Well, it's time to pull her out of hibernation and give her a thorough cleaning and change out. Next tue i'm bringing my ride in to give her some TLC, then the following day i will spend the entire day giving her a thorough cleaning. Wheels will go back on next month, still need to replace rear tire from last year. Tue List: -Quantum Blue oil -Quantum Blue oil filter -Quantum Blue power steering fluid -Quantum Blue coolant -Quantum Blue rear diff fluid -Quantum Blue tran fluid coming soon -ACESIV with a fill up of shell 93 octane. after all fluids are flushed and changed. At under a 1/4 tank, enough to get there. -16 NGK Spark Plugs Part # 2314 {IX-Series Iridium #LZTR5AIX13} -NAPA Micro V Serpentine belt, Part # NBH 25060815 -Clean CAI filter -BWoody front/rear sway end links -Moog both front inner/outer tie rod links -Full inspection of motor, undercarriage and suspension... Wed - Sat: Full engine bay, interior, exterior and wheel cleaning... including wiping down the tail pipes, lol (jerry). Keep you guys post and will take as many pix as possible.
well i got to the shop last night and started after 6pm, didn't finish till like 11pm. the only thing we didn't finish were the tie rod ends. just didn't have enough time, plus do alignment. on top of that my boys have been sick, oldest with ear infection last week 1/2 and youngest recently with flu and i just got it yesterday and just got worse as the night went on. i didn't post anything last night, because i just wanted to sleep, at least that's what my body was telling me. everything went without a hitch. started with the rear differential fluids, which BND's was blood red, pretty cool. then we moved to draining the oil, which came out black, then the radiator coolant and power steering fluid. of course the coolant came out with cottage cheese. no issues on putting in Quantum Blue's gold. blew us away how the oil had like no smell to it. the radiator fluid wasn't pink, it was clear mellow yellow. i ended up draining all the power steering fluid, because i didn't read the label that it was an additive, oops. luckily we had a full bottle of mopars fluid and added the Quantum Blue additive. it was a good thing we drained and flushed the fluid out, because there was black debris from the hose and etc that was built up in the filter trap. After all the fluid was flushed, we then started adding all the gold and replaced the serpentine belt and spark plugs. also, the serpentine belt didn't have to be replaced, because it was in perfect condition, just figured do it now, while i'm changing everything else. on my way to the shop i filled up on shell 93 and added the ACESIV. the drive home was short, but i had a grin from ear to ear. seriously it was like i just drove the car off the lot for the first time. the engine ran quieter, acceleration was smooth without any hickups or hesitation. which it's been doing for some time since the change. my exhaust even sounded throatier. so today i had to take my boys back to the doctors and took the opportunity to take her out for a spin. just like last night, acceleration was crisp and was there without any lag. i had fun, considering i was going to the doctors. as usual, sick and all, my boys kept telling me to go faster........ i did a little bit here and there, but i was just trying to get them there safely. the ride home was the same. all i can say is that the difference is amazing. now i can't wait to drive her again. tomorrow i'll put the 93 octane predator tune back in and have some fun with her and of course i'll post my thoughts. i hope to knock this flu i got soon... btw, if you haven't done it yet, then you need to do it. BND is like gold and i'm proud to say that i am now a client and friend. skeptics will never know what they're missing. congrats Brian, you have out done yourself with this motor crack, lol. take care! jimmy in a couple weeks i'll be changing the tran fluid.
I always love doing stuff like this to the ride, Jimmy. Gives you a strong sense of accomplishment. Plus it gives you comfort to know your "baby" is tip-top shape. A happy car is a fast car!!!!! :rockon:
Maintenance is important for any sled. Way to go Jimmy. If you haven't seen my How To for the End Links, then here it is. Takes about an hour from jacking the car up to lowering the car off the jack... http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11448
thanks fellas!! for sure it gives me that piece of mind, knowing that all is good. now i just have to get rid of that f'ing kw rear end clunk.
Order a set of bushings from KW. Part number 65210385 for the V2's, you will need 2 (one for each side) @ $25.00 each. Getting the old outer sleeve out is a bitch, then just press the new bushings in and center them...Clunk fixed! Good job on the maintenance Jimmy!
kyle, thanks, but i already changed the rear bushing. this is the second time it's happened and now the pax side strut is leaking hydraulic fluid. tue i'm swap the rears back to stock and shipping both rears back to KW for them to fix this, i hope.
