Re: taking' care of business...

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

David Liu wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> so i finally got off my ass and am giving the '87 16v a cleaning of sorts.
> 
> just picked up a k&n air filter, pennzoil oil filter - they didn't have any
> left at the local kragen's (anyone know if they actually manufacture it or
> if it's private-labeled off some other manufacturer? - i just hope it's not
> fram!)
> 
> it's time to clean this system out, flush the guts, let it breathe.
> 
> there's tons of little shit to do with this car. the brake pads need new
> anti-rattle springs (i figure i can get some spring steel rods and bend
> them myself into shape), <snip>

You can get (At the FLAPS in your area) a Bushings kit from Raybestos.
I'm sure there is a SACHS or other OEM brand but I found the easy to get
one adequate and cheap enough. You get rubber cylinders to place on the
pins that the calipers ride on and you get anti rattle clips, different
than what comes with a new set of pads.

Cuts waaay down on rattley brakes, this along with new motor mounts, a
proper exhaust, and replaced shock bushings goes a long way towards
returning that 'new' car feel.

hth,
TBerk

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