| Re: Collector Edition LT4 Build Up |
Subject: Re: Collector Edition LT4 Build Up by PLRX on 2011/1/13 20:33:34 Last Friday I tried to install the Camber Brace following it's instructions and it is a PITA to squeeze thru the accumulator. In the process I broke the coolant temperature sensor. I had to drain the cooling system, yes I removed the knock sensor...the whole enchilada. I was so mad that I threw the camber brace back in the box and I was going to forget about it. On Sunday after I came back from the Death Valley Run in my 95 LT1 and later on that evening I jumped in the LT4 and took it for a drive. I noticed how loose the front suspension is without the Camber Brace. I cooled down and was going to give the Camber Brace one more try BUT-THEN-I realized...The A/C system is empty  Start by disconnecting the IAT, MAF, coolant temperature sensor and Opti vent hose line. Remove the air intake ducts. On my case I disconnected and removed the accumulator. [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem24.jpg[/IMG] Remove the front upper control arms (wishbone) bolts [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem241.jpg[/IMG] On the driver's side the bolt will hit the belt but if you play with the belt and wiggle the bolt it will come loose. [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem242.jpg[/IMG] Slide the camber brace (open ends facing down) thru the rad hose and once it is horizontal, twist the camber brace. see picture [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem243.jpg[/IMG] Barely 1/8" from the water pump [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem244.jpg[/IMG] Be extremely careful with the MAF and coolant temperature sensor, it wedges between the camber brace and the water pump. The plastic shield will be squash:yesnod: [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem245.jpg[/IMG] Re-connect the accumulator and tight the camber brace. The camber brace is maybe 1/16" shorter that the space between the upper control arms/crossmember frame. Using the supplied shims, place one between the camber brace and the crossmember frame. In my case the factory bolt was not long enough, to secure the camber brace and the upper control arm. Use camber brace's supplied longer bolts. The driver's side was long enough. Torque upper control bolt to crossmember frame to 37 lb ft [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem246.jpg[/IMG] Connect the air duct, the coolant temperature sensor, MAF, IAT and Opti's vent hose. [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem247.jpg[/IMG] Drove it to work today and got it aligned :thumbs: [IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/plrx/CE%20LT4/Novem25.jpg[/IMG] There was a shop next door and got the A/C system charged with freon. [IMG]http://www.iconeasy.com/icon/thumbnails/Culture/Xtra%20Homes/Igloo%20Icon.jpg[/IMG] 285 miles into the engine breaking, 715 miles to go :cheers: Happy Thanksgiving [IMG]http://www.meetingtomorrow.com/uploads/images/image/turkey-image.jpg[/IMG] |
