04-30-2006, 03:05 PM
Also worth noting is the removal of the AC, lines, condenser, dryer, and compressor. I might try to use the electric fan, though, because now there's *lots* of radiator room, since the AC condenser is gone.
We also, naturally, drained the coolant, and I was surprised at how good it looked. Very bright green, clear, and no mung at all either in the radiator or the block. Very impressive. The distributor cap, too, looked almost brand new. Very nice.
I also got a free 3/8" drive universal joint, that was stuck on a 12mm socket on the very last transmission bolt. Apparently, he had given up altogether and just let it go.
Plans for this afternoon include getting the engine on the ground (It's suspended inside the engine bay on the hoist) and pushing the car out to de-grease and powerwash the engine bay, and continue with the cleaning/sorting out of the interior.
Pictures forthcoming.
We also, naturally, drained the coolant, and I was surprised at how good it looked. Very bright green, clear, and no mung at all either in the radiator or the block. Very impressive. The distributor cap, too, looked almost brand new. Very nice.
I also got a free 3/8" drive universal joint, that was stuck on a 12mm socket on the very last transmission bolt. Apparently, he had given up altogether and just let it go.
Plans for this afternoon include getting the engine on the ground (It's suspended inside the engine bay on the hoist) and pushing the car out to de-grease and powerwash the engine bay, and continue with the cleaning/sorting out of the interior.
Pictures forthcoming.
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442