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Radiator / Intercooler Bent Fins Pliers

We're tired using small screw drivers to straighten out bent fins. How about some Fin Pliers? I found this one below but it's always better to ask for more options.

http://www.eastwood.com/radiator-pli...-rake-kit.html

I also thought about grinding a cheap pair of pliers but it's always good to get the proper set of tools. This intercooler is from an Isuzu trooper and needs to be done to look like new if possible.

It would be better if it's a local purchase. I know some Japanese made ones are available but don't know where to find locally. Maybe our resident tool dealers can help too.

Even a radiator comb if available.

there's an aircon supply shop in banawe (northside) that sells these, but i forgot the name of the shop. i tried the other aircon supply shops but to no avail. 🙁

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Thanks bro. I'll check some out next time I'm in Banawe.

Was just checking out the newer Battery Powered Impact Drivers and tools for automotive use. With the type of torque and battery life these tools can deliver probably it's only a matter of time now before these overtake air tools as primary work horses. Truth be told a cordless tool is more convenient to use.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=power&item_ID=89671&group_ID=24645&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/IS/category_nolinks.aspx-am_en-21016

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I'm having engine vibrations on the passenger side. I need to change the left side engine support this weekend if I can get parts tomorrow.

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No engine support available till next week so job postponed.

It turned out to be car buffing day.

Carbon Fiber Hood hand sanded with 1500 grit . Are there 2000 to 2500 grit sandpaper available?

First passes using Circular polisher to remove sanding marks

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Meguiar's Step 2 will take out the luster but also the swirl marks caused by the Circular Polisher. Here we use a Random Orbital Polisher for ease of use.

Lake Country Pads

Orange for removing scratches and the Black for final polishing.

We do have a somewhat badly weather and engine heat beat up carbon fiber hood here. Worst comes to worst it will have to be re sprayed with Clear Coat in the near future.

Look at the trunk ... the glaze is all gone.

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Getting there but we came to the conclusion that a re spray of clear coat is inevitable.

Trunk was easier to buff. Only 2 steps. This is because it is not subjected to engine heat like the hood. Carbon Fiber is difficult to maintain. If not only for car weight reduction purposes we would have preferred the metal one.

Thanks for viewing and I hope others can chime in with their detailing experiences as well.

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Looks like I can change the engine support of my GSR tomorrow. I found a replacement part now ....

For those not wanting to purchase Original Parts for their cars ( for whatever reason ) then JAC Brand is a good replacement alternative for rubber products like engine support.

To give a price comparison the original will cost me 3,200 pesos while this Jac replacement is 950 pesos.

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Grabeng ganda naman.... I'm lost for words.

You're the Man Sir JayL !

Tumatanggap ba kayo ng enrollees?? 🙂

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Thanks Sir john_jo.

Sana me mag pa seminar ng DIY car care products din dito. Kaya lang konti lang yata members interested sa PHM. Malamang sa mga car forums sila naka base.

Nakakangawit lang mag polish. Hood pa lang at trunk. Lalo na kung buong car.

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I usually post car WIPs in car forums but I'll post some here. Maybe some members also have Lancer cars. For a fact I know that we have one member here who is a Lancer specialist - SpyGhost.

Got chance to work on the car today and replaced passenger side engine support.

Some 3/4" plywood and a jack to support the engine via the oil pan. This will also be useful later in slightly raising or lowering the engine as needed in order to align the center bolt.

Removed the bolts of power steering fluid reservoir brackets to gain clearance to fit a 3/8" impact wrench.

19mm Center nut came off easily.

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Removed the 2 pcs 14mm nuts and 1 pc 14mm bolt fastening the engine support to the engine.

Slight hammer pressure to push the center bolt out.

A pair of long handled bent long nose pliers was handy to completely wiggle the center bolt out.

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The old support looks physically fine. No cracks whatsoever.

However upon closer inspection the bump stops were shot up. As I suspected before, the OEM engine support had fluid filled bump stops. The lining on this rubber part wore out, fluid escaped and made the bump stops soft. It was what was causing the severe engine vibration.

Look at the OEM engine support below. Bump stops so soft.

In comparison the replacement JAC engine support had solid rubber bump stops.

Installation is just the reverse process now.

Anti sieze compound is good for bolts , nuts and other parts prior to re installation.

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A Drift Punch is a good tool to align the center holes for the bolt installation.

Torqued all bolts and nuts according to the values given by SpyGhost.

the 10mm bolts are 9ft-lbs
the 3 bolts or nuts conneting to the engine are 42 ft lbs
the large bolt is 72 ft lbs

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Don't forget to connect back the ground wire in order to avoid AC related problems. This is for the AC cooling fan. If not reconnected the compressor will build up high pressure and the freon check valve will burst.

All is well now. Car engine vibration was gone and the car is back on the road again.

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Good advise is if you change engine supports then better to change these all in one time.

Here are some more random pics.