Gearbox Cleaning
Here's a before picture.
We used Simple Green, Gunk engine cleaner, and a pressure washer. Here's my daughter helping clean.
Turned out great!
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CV Axle Rebuild/Regrease
I inspected the CV axles and noticed the grease was very sparse and almost hard to the touch. I decided to regrease them using a CV axle boot kit. The kit includes a boot, grease, and a snap ring. The axles were very dirty, so the first step was to
Engine Disassembly
It took me a while, but I finally disassembled the engine. I plan on sending the block, head, and crankshaft to a machine shop. Hopefully it won't need any major repair. Bores honed, crankshaft polished, and cylinder head rebuilt. Parts Removed * Cam Tower * Head * Belts and Rollers * Oil
Transaxle Mount Urethane "Upgrade"
I pulled the transaxle with plans to reseal it. There is quite a bit of oil and sludge all around it. The mounts didn't look bad, but the rubber is about 40 years old at this point. I read on Rennlist a few posts where folks are adding
Engine Cleaning
Now that the engine is out, it was time to do some cleaning. I enlisted the help of my daughter and together, along the help of a degreaser, a toothbrush, and a pressure washer, we got to work. Below are some before and after photos. Before After