I replaced the transmission output shaft seal over the weekend with a Timken brand seal. The transmission has been leaking for a few months and dripping on the exhaust. The leak wasn’t a bad one, mainly just seeping.
I also found that the U-joints on the drive shaft were on there way of going and had a little play. I have a second drive shaft in the garage that I installed temporarily so I can take my other one to a driveline shop.
Made it to the car show yesterday morning. The car is getting there, I installed the window trim and did some more cleaning on the car.
I ordered the Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam and Neoprene Spring Rubber. After actually getting them in the mail I can clearly see it is the Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam. I ordered part # 4339T3 Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam, Tube, 5/8″ OD, 1/4″ ID, 6′ Length $10.38. The size matches the factory perfectly.
I finally got this done (sick kid took all my time).
It was very easy to install. I removed the end of the cable from the throttle side, leaving the it completely intact. I cut the new foam to length using the existing foam as a guide. I then cut off the old foam off the cable, basically just fell off. The bracket that is bolted to the strut tower needed to be spread apart with a screw driver. I then sprayed WD40 down the new tube and slid it over the end.
If anyone was wondering, the EPDM foam is the same foam that was used as padding on the A/C hoses.
I did some detailing of the door jambs (needed painting) and under the hood.
I also touched up the bolts that the paint was chipped on when installed. I may have to give them one more coat.
I had the debut on Saturday at a fellow Mazda enthusiast Tim’s house for a meet.
I finally decided I’m done wasting my time with the painter making false promises about the car. I’m finishing the last little bit of the car on my own (or with another painter).
(The kid in the picture is a neighbor kid that wanted to be in the picture.)
Wheel well molding is on and door edge guard. I also waxed the car with an overspray remover. Alignment is also done.
What is left to do:
-final alignment of front panels and installation of under tray
-assemble and paint rear louvers
-wheel polish
-windshield molding install
-pinstriping
-finish install of emblems, stickers, etc (I will be doing)
-paint metal sunroof
-detail engine compartment and interior
Once the car is done with paint:
-new tires
-replace carpet (have in garage)
-driver’s seat repair (sometime this year)
The side molding is now completely installed and painted.
The front end is basically done. Just needs the emblem installed, a little more panel alignment, and headlight trim installed.
Side molding is mostly painted and ready to be installed today. The door molding is prepped and ready to paint.
The front bumper is painted and finally installed. The car is nearly complete.
I painted the muffler.
