Got a bit more done on the tire carrier install. Pics in my build thread of course!

 

since orielly did not have the intermediate pipe I need to fix the exhaust leak in stock, they had to order it from the warehouse, thankfully, I am close to said warehouse. It should be there at 10am. so I am going to fix it tomorrow or sunday, then it will be quiet again.
I like a loud truck, but not when its under your feet.
probably not tomorrow, have a car show to shoot.... wa wa wa.

 

Noticed a loud screetching coming from my brakes, didnt sound normal so I took it in and found out my front passenger rotor has been gouged by my brake pad that got hung up and ate up my rotor and ruined the caliper...yippie 500 bucks for 2 new rotors, 2 caliper2 and new pads for the front.

 

500??? are they made of gold?!?!?!!?!


Side note, fixed the exhaust leak today, put a new pipe in, the intermediate pipe was so brittle..

 

QTYDelivery OptionEst. ArrivalPriceTotal Wearever Brake Rotor
Part No: YH145180
Warranty: 2 YR REPLACEMENT IF DEFECTIVE
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$35.99
$71.98
Fenco Brake Caliper with Mounting Bracket
Part No: SLC628
Warranty: LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT
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$47.99
Core Charges: $35.00
$165.98
Wearever Silver Organic Brake Pads - Front (4-Pad Set)
Part No: NAD 726
Warranty: LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT
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$22.99
$45.98
Product Subtotal:$283.94 Shipping Options

 

Well right around 350 for parts alone from Autozone, plus I would have to buy myself the remaining tools and jack and stands PLUS I got ticketed for even changing my oil in my complex. So I figure it would about even out... If I had my own garage and a place to store tools I would do it myself :\

 

350 for parts?! yikkesss that is insane.

 

Yeah new calipers, new rotors new pads and then the fluids and misc. stuff.

 

Gotcha, seems crazy though, Calipers for the first gen were 16 bucks per, 25-30 for rotors, then about 40-50 for pads for the decent ones..
Not bustin your *****, just curious.

 

today I took my passenger side valve cover off clean it and painted it. I did the same with the plenum. I did the plenum cover about 2 months ago. I have had a problem getting the driver side valve cover off though. there is a metal bracket that acts as a light alternator support. its the only thing in the way of getting my valve cover out! the problem is that it wraps around to the lower part of the engine and helps support the power steering or something. I cant get the bracket off. does anyone know how to get this bracket off without cutting it in half with tourch? some pics of today's work....