Welcome to the obsession!

Valve adjustment would be my first maintenance item...might as well replace the plugs and valve cover rubbers as well.

good luck!
darcy

 

plan is stockish with oem+ vibe. Probably build it for C-street class in autox and see if I can compete with the Nd2’s.




I got a lot of maintenance items I’m about to do.

 

Aside from the k&n drop in this was the easiest thing to tackle. Leaking timing gear bolt o-ring. Old one was hard and flat then broke when removing. The new oem part is round and squishy. Lubed up and torqued to 36ft-lbs. No more leaks?

Leaky

Brokey

Freshy.

Cleany

 

Obligatory first car wash picture.

 

There's nothing like a black car when it is shiny clean. Good photos bro. Looks like you're gonna be busy.
Have fun with your new baby!

 

Rebuilt my shifter


14mm to loosen lock nut.

10mm to remove 3 bolts holding in shifter.

Severe lack of grease.

Old vs. new

Used Lucas x-tea heavy duty urea grease

Greased

Greased

Back in.