Project86- My first (and probably not the last) Rebuild

[project86]

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

The hubs will probably be fine once you get the old disk rotor off it.

I meant the new 5 bolt ones.. i just know they are old and really dusty etc so i was wondering if it would be worth it to try and find ones in newer condition.

[TitaniumTT]

Kyle......
Theres a few ways to get those fuckers off.....
One.... take a cut off and turn the phillips into a common... if the common strips with a impact driver as Ransom suggested you have two options from there... drill the heads off or as Gunny suggested, weld a nut onto the totally fucked up head and use a socket to take them off.

While Mazdatrix is usually totally useless and talking to them makes we want to punch kittens, the one good FAQ they have is bearing replacement. You can get the new bearings AND races for ~$60 for both sides (at least that's what I remember my cost was locally, I could be wrong) and then you just knock the old races out and replace EVERYTHING... they basically come out just like new.... good shit... I didn't look at the pics, but unless the hubs are bent and or cracked, no worries, they will be like new once the bearings are replaced.

BTW - respond to mah PM!!!

[chibikougan]

If those are mine they are off a 91 too mang.

[project86]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Kyle......

While Mazdatrix is usually totally useless and talking to them makes we want to punch kittens, the one good FAQ they have is bearing replacement. You can get the new bearings AND races for ~$60 for both sides (at least that's what I remember my cost was locally, I could be wrong) and then you just knock the old races out and replace EVERYTHING... they basically come out just like new.... good shit... I didn't look at the pics, but unless the hubs are bent and or cracked, no worries, they will be like new once the bearings are replaced.

BTW - respond to mah PM!!!

I think I'm just gonna drill the stupid things out. Will standard drill bits do the trick or do i need to go get new ones for drilling stuff out? AAAAANNNNDDDDDDD thanks for the new bearing suggestion! Im gonna get all up in that.

Also... MY BAD! I guess i forgot to check my internet mailz

Originally Posted by chibikougan

If those are mine they are off a 91 too mang.

I believe they are from yours actually.

Another separate question... is there a good non standard cleaning chemical that you use to clean up old parts... like rotors and housings?

[RETed]

Originally Posted by project86

I think I'm just gonna drill the stupid things out. Will standard drill bits do the trick or do i need to go get new ones for drilling stuff out?

Just use whatever fits in there...

Use some kind of oil to help with the cutting.
You can use WD-40, Liquid Wrench, or even regular engine oil if that's all you have laying around.

Another separate question... is there a good non standard cleaning chemical that you use to clean up old parts... like rotors and housings?

For rotors?
Use Chem-Dip.
I noticed our local Walmart started to carry this.
Do NOT get this on your skin, so be very careful how you handle this stuff.

For housings, I like to use a water-based cleaner like Zep purple industrial cleaner - at Home Depot.
I also like the Oil Eater cleaner that Costco used to carry, but this stuff isn't too easy to find nowadays.
I find the other cleaners like Simple Green, Super Clean, and Purple Power to be TOO WEAK.


-Ted

[project86]

Originally Posted by RETed

Just use whatever fits in there...

Use some kind of oil to help with the cutting.
You can use WD-40, Liquid Wrench, or even regular engine oil if that's all you have laying around.




For rotors?
Use Chem-Dip.
I noticed our local Walmart started to carry this.
Do NOT get this on your skin, so be very careful how you handle this stuff.

For housings, I like to use a water-based cleaner like Zep purple industrial cleaner - at Home Depot.
I also like the Oil Eater cleaner that Costco used to carry, but this stuff isn't too easy to find nowadays.
I find the other cleaners like Simple Green, Super Clean, and Purple Power to be TOO WEAK.


-Ted

Thanks Ted! Ya i have my rotors and housings from my original engine in the garage and they are dirty.. Id like to clean them up and use them for display purposes.

[chibikougan]

Scotch brite pad and lots a rubbing then.

[project86]

Originally Posted by chibikougan

Scotch brite pad and lots a rubbing then.

I refuse to rub with scotch brite .... unless i have to....

I just scoured mazdatrix and corksport (whats left of it anyway) for all the brake, suspension and all that fun stuff underneath the car. I've made what i think is a pretty complete list... I'm pretty excited to get to working. I haven't been excited about working on the car like this for a while.

[chibikougan]

To clean the hubs and dust covers makes it easier.


They are fun

Or haunt yer dreams whichever....

[project86]

Originally Posted by chibikougan

To clean the hubs and dust covers makes it easier.


They are fun

Or haunt yer dreams whichever....

Do you have any left overs from your FC that you wanna donate Ransom?

[chibikougan]

Nothing......

[project86]

not even the sweet carbon fiber bumper caps?

[chibikougan]

Brian has em on his FC. I am down to a couple main parts for the 2 and nothing else.

[project86]

BRIAN GIVE ME THOSE BUMPER CAPS!!!!

[chibikougan]