So what do you have planned for winter work?

Car-wise: cleanup/detail 308 engine compartment...it's an embarrassing disgrace now.

 

Many days of extensive detailing and paint polishing for the 3 cars- and finishing up a tuning project on a subaru (rebuilt engine and trans and custom turbo 400hp).

 

Want a hand drop me a PM -more than happy to help

 

Mondial QV.

Fall preparation: (fluids, filters, general cleaning)

Winter: Go through all suspension bushings, one front A-arm bushing is known bad.
Replace clutch slave, replace oil cooler lines. Try to get all of the instrument and console lamps to light up (probably replacing with LEDs). Major is due, so belts, water pump, external bearings, check valve clearances and replace valve shims as needed, lots of gaskets ... lots of hoses "while I'm in there", shift shaft seals might need replacement, this might turn into an engine out just to make things easier and really see everything. Fuel lines are 30 year old time bomb. I want to also go through the fuel injection system in some detail at some point. I'm just thinking aloud here, so I'm probably forgetting a lot.

If I get all this done for spring I will be happy.

 

Steve:

Yes, No, and, I'll check the sources you mention!

I'm fond of using parts made for the marine and aircraft industries when they fit... I will probably look into what the local marine outfitters have in the way of hose first. Defender Industries is right around the corner from my office, and they have stuff that's rated by the mfg. for fuels containing alcohol.

It's all DIY here, I'm comfortable doing anything I need to do on this car, and for me, that's an incredibly rewarding experience. I'll try to submit some photos of the <gasp> oily underneath when I find that tiny usb cable.

 

Good call on that. Might have to look into a bulk purchase of the stuff. You should see how filthy tractors can get (my low-speed terror hobby).

 

careful on the simply green. I know a lot of people use it but make sure you dilute it accordingly if you plan on using it in your engine bay. It is an acidic based cleaner and not PH neutral, too concentrated and set for too long can leave etching marks in your metal and wear the rubber of your hoses.

Look for a more PH neutral cleaner to be on the safer side, something Like Adam's all purpose cleaner works great- Its what I use for engine bays when I do them.

Likewise stay away from silicone based dressings for your hoses- it too will degrade and dry out your ribber hoses in time.

 

Thank you for that bit of knowledge - I used to use simple green but when I got serious about detailing and working on other people's cars I stopped. I wasnt aware they had an Aerospec formula. I still have plenty of product stocked to last for years but perhaps Ill use it on some other projects instead of using the car stuff.

 

winter jobs for newly purchased 308gt4 - s/n 10402

- replace header tank with new aluminium one (steel one has a hole)
- de-rust and paint the area under the tank and the same area on opposite side of engine bay with POR-15
- replace old coils with new MSD's
- replace the rubber boots over the spark plugs (done).
- replace condensors (done)
- replace leaking dizzie oil seals, reaplce points and get dizzies set up (all beyond my skills)
- install birdman fuses
- de rust and paint the body panels behind rear wheels.

Perhaps remove front undertray for patch and paint.
Think about exhaust heat shields...
think about removing and properly reattaching rear external exhaust grille (loosely riveted at the moment).

work can now recommence after 6 days power outage....

 

85 308 GTB QV--- Park it, cover it, and forget about it till spring. If it ain't broke don't fix it. It's worked for 26 years, why do something else.

 

While not an F-car, I have a list of things to do to my lotus this winter. Its funny how one item can lead to so many other "while I'm in there" items.

Due to these wonderful new england roads and track days I blew the seals out of my rear shocks and decided to replace them with coil-overs. So "while I'm in there"...

Install new AST Coil-overs
install new quick-turn steering rack
install new DBA rotors and cobalt pads
install new steel braided lines
install new rear wheel bearing assembly
install new high capacity baffled oiled pan
rebuild calipers
refinish factory LSS wheels
replace all fluids: Coolant, oil, brake fluid, gearbox etc..

The sad part is that all of this was supposed to be done in August. I have had my AST's on order since the 14th of August. Kinda need them and want them so I am only tearing things apart once.

 

Sell my house, get a new apartment, file divorce papers. Just another week for me LOL

 

I need a new windshield
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I finally removed my drivers seat and dropped it off to have the bottom reupholstered. Its been ripped for 6 years. Its also time for another major.
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I first need to get everybody in line (insurance, glass guy, parts, etc.) as it's still active.

 

Just a few major services on some 3x8 cars, a BB major and a couple of shifter shaft seals jobs...

 

Adjust carburators - yep, vintage car, and work on noise from the differential.