Old Pony Gets A Second Chance
05-23-2013, 06:15 PM
#11
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 216
I dunno if PI heads have any different exhaust sound than the non-PI, but generally speaking you won't find a car that sounds nicer than a good running 2v 4.6L. There are lots of faster, more powerful cars, but many of them sound like *** (GM LS motors, Chrysler Hemis, Ford Coyote). There's something to be said for cool sound and I believe that Ford engineered this for the 2v, due to the popularity of the 5.0L/Flowmaster sound from 1986-1993.
06-03-2013, 10:03 AM
#12
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 11
Well after some stormy weather, I finally was able to get some work done on the. Managed to replace both the drivers and passengers side window motors. Both motors work well and go up and down, the only minor issue left is that the passenger window control on the drivers side door doesn't work, only the passenger controls seem to work for it at the moment.
Removing the window motors wasn't too hard I found a video on youtube which demonstrated removing both the motor and regulator, however I found that it wasn't necessary to remove the regulator simply loosening a few of the regulator bolts and taking out the bolts that hold the motor was enough to remover the motor with the regulator in place.
Along with these successes another issue has cropped up, the fuel filler neck grommet on the gas tank seems to be dry rotted and will need to be replaced. That will likely be the next thing to be done.
Removing the window motors wasn't too hard I found a video on youtube which demonstrated removing both the motor and regulator, however I found that it wasn't necessary to remove the regulator simply loosening a few of the regulator bolts and taking out the bolts that hold the motor was enough to remover the motor with the regulator in place.
Along with these successes another issue has cropped up, the fuel filler neck grommet on the gas tank seems to be dry rotted and will need to be replaced. That will likely be the next thing to be done.
06-03-2013, 10:11 AM
#13
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 11
Well after some stormy weather, I finally was able to get some work done on the. Managed to replace both the drivers and passengers side window motors. Both motors work well and go up and down, the only minor issue left is that the passenger window control on the drivers side door doesn't work, only the passenger controls seem to work for it at the moment.
Removing the window motors wasn't too hard I found a video on youtube which demonstrated removing both the motor and regulator, however I found that it wasn't necessary to remove the regulator simply loosening a few of the regulator bolts and taking out the bolts that hold the motor was enough to remover the motor with the regulator in place.
Along with these successes another issue has cropped up, the fuel filler neck grommet on the gas tank seems to be dry rotted and will need to be replaced. That will likely be the next thing to be done.
Removing the window motors wasn't too hard I found a video on youtube which demonstrated removing both the motor and regulator, however I found that it wasn't necessary to remove the regulator simply loosening a few of the regulator bolts and taking out the bolts that hold the motor was enough to remover the motor with the regulator in place.
Along with these successes another issue has cropped up, the fuel filler neck grommet on the gas tank seems to be dry rotted and will need to be replaced. That will likely be the next thing to be done.
Pro gram by gram weight reduction ftw heh
06-03-2013, 10:13 AM
#14
Resurrect is awesome. Good Luck with it. I am trying to bring some dignity back to a 2000 convertible myself. (see sig)
I always find these threads interesting because I liked to know what other folks have been going through.
If you end up needing some interior panel parts, I have some door handle pieces and A pillar for a couple (Dark Charcoal) they are in decent shape. The RH door pull shgut molding was screwed into the door panel so it has a screw whole it in. But if you pay shipping I am willing to send all the parts to ya for free.
Will post pics of them tonight
I always find these threads interesting because I liked to know what other folks have been going through.
If you end up needing some interior panel parts, I have some door handle pieces and A pillar for a couple (Dark Charcoal) they are in decent shape. The RH door pull shgut molding was screwed into the door panel so it has a screw whole it in. But if you pay shipping I am willing to send all the parts to ya for free.
Will post pics of them tonight
06-03-2013, 10:23 AM
#15
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 25
Well after some stormy weather, I finally was able to get some work done on the. Managed to replace both the drivers and passengers side window motors. Both motors work well and go up and down, the only minor issue left is that the passenger window control on the drivers side door doesn't work, only the passenger controls seem to work for it at the moment.
Removing the window motors wasn't too hard I found a video on youtube which demonstrated removing both the motor and regulator, however I found that it wasn't necessary to remove the regulator simply loosening a few of the regulator bolts and taking out the bolts that hold the motor was enough to remover the motor with the regulator in place.
Along with these successes another issue has cropped up, the fuel filler neck grommet on the gas tank seems to be dry rotted and will need to be replaced. That will likely be the next thing to be done.
Removing the window motors wasn't too hard I found a video on youtube which demonstrated removing both the motor and regulator, however I found that it wasn't necessary to remove the regulator simply loosening a few of the regulator bolts and taking out the bolts that hold the motor was enough to remover the motor with the regulator in place.
Along with these successes another issue has cropped up, the fuel filler neck grommet on the gas tank seems to be dry rotted and will need to be replaced. That will likely be the next thing to be done.
Where are you sourcing your parts? I am sure people would like to know this.
06-10-2013, 09:32 PM
#17
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 11
Managed to get the one piece fuel filler tube out without dropping the gas tank, this was somewhat difficult, but achievable. Then replaced the grommet on the side of the tank. Getting the one piece filler tube back into position turned out to be nearly impossible, in the end some 'minor' modification to the trunk floor was required to get the leverage that was needed. But I was able to get the tube back in and everything is back to normal save a couple pieces of carpet that need to be put back into place.
06-11-2013, 09:16 PM
#20
Managed to get the one piece fuel filler tube out without dropping the gas tank, this was somewhat difficult, but achievable. Then replaced the grommet on the side of the tank. Getting the one piece filler tube back into position turned out to be nearly impossible, in the end some 'minor' modification to the trunk floor was required to get the leverage that was needed. But I was able to get the tube back in and everything is back to normal save a couple pieces of carpet that need to be put back into place.
