Author: Lightning II

After 4 months, I’ve finally started the teardown on the ‘13 5.7 Hemi that I got. So far it’s just the passenger-side head that’s been pulled off.

The closeup shot is of the #2 cylinder.

I’ve honestly never thought about this before:

Why are some flywheels specified with a Driver-Side or Passenger-Side starter?

I thought as long as the teeth match up to the ring gear then it shouldn’t really matter.

Here’s a screenshot of what broug…

I’m needing a newer pair of A-pillar trim pieces, preferably Blue ones.

Mine are toast.

So, I’ve got the Lean Burn harness and ECU removed from the air cleaner lid.

I’ve got the Orange box ECU mounted temporarily.

Haven’t installed the distributor yet, I’m planning on using the old one just to get it running again temporarily.

I’ve rea…

So, I’m selling my car, and all the parts I’ve gotten for it over the last couple years.
here‘s the thread with the backstory: Thread in the Projects section
I just don’t have the place to work on it at this time, and it’s sat for long enough.

Here’s …

So, this is probably my….4th M- that I’ve had. Just picked it up today after a 300-mile drive one-way with the Uhaul truck.

I’m actually the second official owner of it. It got bought by an older gentleman when new, then the guy that I bought it f…

So, my “new” pedal assembly from Brewer’s arrived at my house while I’m still on the road, and I have some questions about swapping the assemblies so it’ll speed things up when I finally get around to doing it. I do plan on going with a hydraulic throwout bearing, so that bypasses anything I would have asked about the Z-bar stuff.

Will I need anything extra as far as the pedal assemblies themselves go?
How long will it typically take?
Will I need to visit a chiropractor after I’m done?