Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1270003 times)

kennysabarese · « **Reply #2150 on:** January 28, 2011, 12:29:15 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on January 27, 2011, 11:34:30 AM

I have them as well.

Your sig says Hawk Pads Critter.

Critterman · « **Reply #2151 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:26:29 PM »

They got changed out last mod meet. too loud cold. Guess I should update my sig someday

kennysabarese · « **Reply #2152 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:49:33 PM »

Oh cool. yeah I dunno I don't drive much in the cold so I don't know how they sound.

Critterman · « **Reply #2153 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:51:59 PM »

Didn't have to be winter if the pads were cold they squealed like a stuck pig. Once you heated them up they were fine but normal driving, reminded me of fingernails on a chalk board

kennysabarese · « **Reply #2154 on:** January 28, 2011, 03:00:23 PM »

I hardly ever hear mine squeak, maybe I screwed them up. Now I'm worried.

tazzman · « **Reply #2155 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:37:08 PM »

Removed 10" snow, we now have the snow banked higher the the solstice.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2156 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:44:10 PM »

A continuation from last night since I wrapped at at 1am:

Washed it
PBW Scratch & Swirl Remover 2.5 on the bad spots
PBW Professional Polish
PBW Professional Polish with Carnuba
PBW EX Sealant

Ths morning, wiped it down and put another coat of EX Sealant
Getting ready to hit the interior with some PBW Leather Stuff and then later tonight a coat of PBW Liquid Blue.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2157 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:10:08 PM »

Was talking to a guy at work last night that has a 2006. He drives it once in a while in the winter and he was asking me if I have had the squeak in the front end. Of course he was talking about the front stabilizer bushings. I said no, I don't drive it when it's cold.

elff · « **Reply #2158 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:16:22 PM »

Def

Dejon can powercoat the elbow that comes directly off the turbo. You've got everything else done, so that Silver elbow sticks out.

This is the first year I've had to drive it in the cold and I just started getting that squeak.
I initially thought it might be a coilover
Are those the bushings for the Stabalizer bar?
If so that would be awesome. I can pop 4 bolts, grease up the bar and mounts and put the bolts back in.
Is there a greasable aftermarket bushing for the FE3 bar?

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2159 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:21:40 PM »

Quote from: elff on January 28, 2011, 05:16:22 PM

This is the first year I've had to drive it in the cold and I just started getting that squeak.
I initially thought it might be a coilover
Are those the bushings for the Stabalizer bar?
If so that would be awesome. I can pop 4 bolts, grease up the bar and mounts and put the bolts back in.
Is there a greasable aftermarket bushing for the FE3 bar?

4 bolts!

Easy and done in 30 minutes, including jacking up the car.

I have some urethane bushings that have grease channels in them. I am going to drill the stock clamp and add zerk fittings so I can grease them as often as I need to. As far as I know there are no direct replacement bushings with grease fittings. Just waiting on halfway decent weather.

Jim

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2160 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:50:55 PM »

Quote from: elff on January 28, 2011, 05:16:22 PM

Def
Dejon can powercoat the elbow that comes directly off the turbo. You've got everything else done, so that Silver elbow sticks out.

Nice job on the pictures Jim. Yeah I had my elbow off the turbo powdercoated by a local guy for $5. He's in Port Colbourne and he's called birdsperformancecoatings.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2161 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:54:51 PM »

Quote from: elff on January 28, 2011, 05:16:22 PM

Def

Dejon can powercoat the elbow that comes directly off the turbo. You've got everything else done, so that Silver elbow sticks out.

I was thinking about doing that. I can probably get it done locally here...

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2162 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:16:46 PM »

Started a little paint project.

Supplies:

Prepped, cleaned several times with denatured alcohol, then taped.

A light coat:

Proof that cleaning means really cleaning:

I had to strip all the paint back off and reclean it several times. It would have been much easier, and less messy, to just clean it right the first time.

After the cleaning and repaint, it looks much better.

The engine cover after 3 coats.

After it dries, hopefully tomorrow, I will be adding the accents. Stay tuned.

Jim

Treeman · « **Reply #2163 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:22:14 PM »

I am thinking the front bushing squeak is salt not cold. Every time I run it through a car wash it goes away - regardless of temps. Every time they salt the roads it comes back. So, makes me wonder about lubing which could trap the salt.

elff · « **Reply #2164 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:31:15 PM »

Hmmmm
I'll pay attention to that, the next time I wash it.

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2165 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:56:58 PM »

Quote from: Treeman on January 28, 2011, 07:22:14 PM

I am thinking the front bushing squeak is salt not cold. Every time I run it through a car wash it goes away - regardless of temps. Every time they salt the roads it comes back. So, makes me wonder about lubing which could trap the salt.

There may be something to that, though a good lube will prevent the salf water from getting in. Since I lubed mine I have driven several times in salt with no reoccurred yet.

Jim

NormSky · « **Reply #2166 on:** January 28, 2011, 08:53:55 PM »

Cobalt SS Turbo guy at work wants to race. We have an empty parking lot full of gravel, that should keep him spinning for awhile especially if he no-lift shifts.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2167 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:06:19 PM »

Quote from: Treeman on January 28, 2011, 07:22:14 PM

I am thinking the front bushing squeak is salt not cold. Every time I run it through a car wash it goes away - regardless of temps. Every time they salt the roads it comes back. So, makes me wonder about lubing which could trap the salt.

Mine squeaks in the winter time when its really cold. It has nothing to do with road salt.

smartin · « **Reply #2168 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:06:52 PM »

Quote from: Treeman on January 28, 2011, 07:22:14 PM

I am thinking the front bushing squeak is salt not cold. Every time I run it through a car wash it goes away - regardless of temps. Every time they salt the roads it comes back. So, makes me wonder about lubing which could trap the salt.

Just an FYI about the squeaking. After changing the front and rear sway bars and using the bushings and lube that old goat recommended, I NO LONGER have ANY squeaking at ANY time. Hope this helps.

idkfa · « **Reply #2169 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:40:17 AM »

Timely conversation. For the first time since 06 I finally popped the bushings off today and greased them. I have been dealing with that damn squeak almost year around now, every bump.

Swapped out the thermostat also due to an occasional "---" DIC temperature reading. Was the inner seal. Hal 9000's post was the deal.

Arabas · « **Reply #2170 on:** January 29, 2011, 04:00:28 AM »

Quote from: JimVonBaden on January 28, 2011, 07:16:46 PM

Started a little paint project.

Jim

thx for the DIY Jim!!

too bad you didn't make a new thread DIY!!

SHiNY · « **Reply #2171 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:47:11 AM »

Quote from: Treeman on January 28, 2011, 07:22:14 PM

I am thinking the front bushing squeak is salt not cold. Every time I run it through a car wash it goes away - regardless of temps. Every time they salt the roads it comes back. So, makes me wonder about lubing which could trap the salt.

It's a great theory, but I may have to disagree with you on that one. Mine has never seen snow/salt (until about 4 days ago) and I've had the bushings replaced twice already. Since mine is no longer under warranty, I try to wait until it's 39 degrees or above then I drive

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2172 on:** January 29, 2011, 10:07:17 AM »

Quote from: Arabas on January 29, 2011, 04:00:28 AM

thx for the DIY Jim!!
too bad you didn't make a new thread DIY!!

Thanks, I considered it, but there are so many already.

Jim

Helios · « **Reply #2173 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:38:59 PM »

Drove to DDM this morning from Charleston. Clutch and transmission swap time. Hope this one holds together better than the last.

Yogi · « **Reply #2174 on:** January 29, 2011, 01:33:23 PM »

Quote from: Helios on January 29, 2011, 12:38:59 PM

Drove to DDM this morning from Charleston. Clutch and transmission swap time. Hope this one holds together better than the last.

I can understand the clutch, but what happened to the tranny? I thought that the Aisin 5 speed was indestructible in our cars!

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