Speed 6 Maintenance Suggestions

[brandonf]

So, my clutch is slipping, so I'm going to pull the motor/trans and inspect it.. but while it's out, I figured I would do some maintenance things I couldn't get to while it was in the car. The car sat for 8 years, so I'm sure there's plenty of seals/hoses I should be replacing now that I can see them all, but I have been driving it for the past 8 months without many problems.

What I've done so far:
- Replaced spark plugs
- Replaced VVT solenoid / valve cover gasket
- Replaced several fuel hoses w/ fuel injection hose
- Replaced rear brake lines w/ autotech stainless steel lines + brake pads
- Changed coolant/oil/diff/tranny fluid (w/ cheap stuff)
- Removed + cleaned HPFP w/ e85 safe seals
- Cleaned the blowoff valve/replaced seal
- Added e85 safe filters onto DI fuel injectors
- Replaced ewg spring + cleaned it out

What I know I need to do:
- Replace PCV valve
- Clean out oil catch cans thoroughly
- Check on the water manifold, might be leaky
- Replace all fluids (proper fluids)
- Inspect/replace rear main seal
- Install new SEXY Matt Damond tranny/passenger mounts (replace the gay-bee-arr)

Anything else I should look at while the motor is out?

 

[brandonf]

Btw, it's a clutchmasters 850 race twin disc clutch.. so i'll inspect it and see if I can just rebuild it (there's a rebuild kit!) or if it's totally junk :|

 

[SyntheticAtmosphere]

If you have everything out, take a good look at your power steering plumbing. Now that these cars are old, the hoses are too. Some are clamped connections and some are pre-made hoses. I have noticed some wet connections on my car recently and it comes to mind how it would be easier with an empty bay.

 

[Cold Lotion]

Anything else I should look at while the motor is out?

I'd give the PTO a thorough exam if it hasn't been touched it in 8 years.

 

[brandonf]

All good advice, and easily can do.. thank you gentlemen!