Gearing up for Spring 14'

[tw0123]

believe me Paul, I feel your pain... my car has been parked for 14 months now... especially after you opened it up for me, it's been eating me every day I pull in the driveway and look at the shed... probably why I have kept buying parts for it... gonna be sweet when she comes out again!! hopefully to paint, then a trip out your way for some more tuning!! lol

[sleepyalero]

Im going to replace the front strut mounts while im at it.

[sleepyalero]

well I got quite a bit started today.... lets see...


whats been done/needs to be done.

- find new tail lights.
- front brakes removed.
- front struts removed.
- front hubs removed.
- axles need to be removed.
- finish tuning with Paul.
- replace front strut mounts.
- replace axle boots.
- get two more wheels to complete my set. (they are still a secret)
- possible alignment since struts have been pulled.
- swap tires to new wheels (getting 2 tires put on the new wheels tomorrow)





plan on removing the axles when I get wheels put on the rear end, im afraid me pulling the axles out will rock the front end of the car off the jack stands. (rear end is up in the air too. held by a jack)


who knows I might reveal my new wheels tomorrow once the nitto tires are put on them.

but I got a good start on the car today, now its more of the waiting game. need cash, and have to send things in to get replaced. I will not be doing the axle boots myself, nor will I replace the strut mounts myself. that will be done by professionals. lol

[fisdad]

So sleepy broke my car today while we were tuning! Bastard! He needs to learn how to drive! First he takes out his underbody and radiator support on 465 by hitting a semi tire??? Now he's driving my car and plows a pot hole... We saw someone else already pulled over changing their tire in the rain too. Sadly, after my big brake "upgrade" we had to get the rear wheel off of the car and out it on the front so we could get the spare on the rear. Now my car is on a doughnut, with the trac off light on, washer fluid light on, funky idle, rear window regulator broke, needs an ok change and the idle is bouncy and rough!! My poor car! I need to get that honda so I can put my Alero away.

[sleepyalero]

I said im sorry ryan!!!! It was an honest accident. Im as sad/mad as you are about it.

The offer is still there for me to replace it.

[Nas Escobar]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

get stock tails. i sold my led tails and now im in need of some new stockers. so thats on the list. and they arent easy to find.

I can run to a yard if you want... Aleros are plentiful in my yards... sadly so is the turnover rate. The only thing is my yard charges $30 for each tail light housing and the Alero has 4... Don't know if you're gonna like the final price. Shipping would be $10 on top of it. I'd only do you the favor of sourcing the parts... no profit at all.

Actually come to think of it... have you asked Certifit how much they will charge for new ones?

[03glgold]

There is a yard out in hays when I go back out that I got a new outer for mine from and paid $15 for it and got 99-00 hvac knobs for free with it...Unfortunately they only have one so while I could get the rest, I couldn't get the driver's side outer

[sleepyalero]

Originally Posted by Nas Escobar

I can run to a yard if you want... Aleros are plentiful in my yards... sadly so is the turnover rate. The only thing is my yard charges $30 for each tail light housing and the Alero has 4... Don't know if you're gonna like the final price. Shipping would be $10 on top of it. I'd only do you the favor of sourcing the parts... no profit at all.

Actually come to think of it... have you asked Certifit how much they will charge for new ones?

I dont want to go through a jy cause its risky in getting leaky tails.

And no I haven't heard of that place.

[Nas Escobar]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

I dont want to go through a jy cause its risky in getting leaky tails.

And no I haven't heard of that place.

Well considering that it rains and snows in Maryland a lot (because DC doesn't have junkyards), I think it would be pretty obvious to see a leaky tail with all the condensation build up. Plus you gotta remember that the east coast disposes of cars more quickly than the rest of the country.

There's one in Indiana... although IDK how far it is from where you live. Look it up... Certifit.com

They're known to be used by the shops when they need brand new parts. It's very cheap too. A bumper costs $50 there... same as what my yards charge. Equal for the fenders... $40 or what the yard charges.

[WIALERO]

look for a new alero.... thats my plan

[sleepyalero]

Cool man, ill check it out. Thanks.

[sleepyalero]

Well got a little bit done. Pulled both axles out today. Now I just need PARTS.

[a.graham52]

you SHOULD get an alignment after pulling the front struts. it will easily effect camber. you might even consider trying GAGT alignment specs. hopefully someone knows better then i did, but i thought they were different specs.

If he really want it to handle like a slot car, I've got some decent alignment settings he can try,,,,

[sleepyalero]

Hahaha I planned on getting an alignment. Didnt know you could align the car any way special.

[Nas Escobar]

Originally Posted by WIALERO

look for a new alero.... thats my plan

Wrong thread perhaps?

[03Alerosil]

I am doing a few things when spring hits and one thing this afternoon. My fuel pressure regulator is leaking so gotta change that.
1. Serpentine belt (cracked and original GM factory belt with 142k on it and 13 years old.
2. Tensioner (Frozen)
3. Idler Pulley (loose bearing)
4. Possible driver side front door replace(found a good junkyard one)
Already got my new subs and amp installed. Nebraska weather been really warm lately so it's allowing me to get some stuff done.

Have to fix coolant leak on the wife's car and change her plug wires, didnt do it when I did plugs.

It's all easy stuff I have to do. Contemplating changing the motor mount while I am at it being you have to take it off.

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Hahaha I planned on getting an alignment. Didnt know you could align the car any way special.

Well, caster is non-adjustable but you can get a bit more aggressive with camber and toe settings.

[sleepyalero]

And still be okay on tire wear?

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

And still be okay on tire wear?

The way you drive, you'll be fine.