How many of you do your own work?

**levityinc3** · 05-14-2009, 07:52 PM

Like a lot of other people, I do as much as I can. So far I haven't encountered a problem that I haven't been able to fix. I was wary of voting the way I did however, because when I install a tranny or a cam I'm going to need a hand.

**cammed goat** · 05-14-2009, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

I can only imagine coming home from a 9 hour day of working on cars to spend 4 hours in the garage working on your own car. No thanks

I've done it.

**Mr. Luos** · 05-14-2009, 08:00 PM

Did the whole swap in a one car garage.

Only things I didn't do were the custom duals and the fuel fittings.

**310stanger** · 05-14-2009, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

I can only imagine coming home from a 9 hour day of working on cars to spend 4 hours in the garage working on your own car. No thanks

specially in the summer man. You basically just fall into your own car, turn on the a/c and head on out with your brakes squeeking and your window not working

**Mr. Luos** · 05-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

specially in the summer man. You basically just fall into your own car, turn on the a/c and head on out with your brakes squeeking and your window not working

A/C??

That is what the daily driver is for.

**pjeff7** · 05-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Right now I am at the trail end of doing a complete rebuild on the motor. New crank/rod/cam bearings, piston rings, 1 new piston (from crash, thanks again man), ls6 oil pump, ls2 timing chain, cam, heads, roller rockers, puch rods, intake manifold, tb, clutch, gears, new bearings/races for diff and fuel pump.

This car was a project me and my buddy (who is a diesel mechanic) were working on for the weekends. It was really nice to be able to get tools from his shop rather than going out and buying them. Only wish we had a lift to use

**Y2KPewterSS** · 05-14-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

A/C??

That is what the daily driver is for.

Camaro has a/c, the million mile wonder doesnt though

**Dr.Crash** · 05-15-2009, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by pjeff7

Right now I am at the trail end of doing a complete rebuild on the motor. New crank/rod/cam bearings, piston rings, 1 new piston (from crash, thanks again man), ls6 oil pump, ls2 timing chain, cam, heads, roller rockers, puch rods, intake manifold, tb, clutch, gears, new bearings/races for diff and fuel pump.

This car was a project me and my buddy (who is a diesel mechanic) were working on for the weekends. It was really nice to be able to get tools from his shop rather than going out and buying them. Only wish we had a lift to use

ya that would be nice!!! How long till you think its going?

**Dr.Crash** · 05-15-2009, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Did the whole swap in a one car garage.

Only things I didn't do were the custom duals and the fuel fittings.

How long did the swap take you? oh and the true duals do sound pretty good

**ls1blackbeauty98** · 05-15-2009, 07:27 AM

bf does everything and anything i need for my car, if he doesnt have the right equiptment (like a spring compressor, when i needed those replaced) my dad will do it.
hes done my window motor, window alignment bar with the rivets, oil, tranny, rear fluid (he did a whole "service" on the car when i first met him, including everything that was a wear item) brakes, my rotors, plugs, wires, intake... hes awesome

he can figure out how to do any job really, BUT i have to help ALWAYS so im greasy too

**SMWS6TA** · 05-15-2009, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by levityinc3

Like a lot of other people, I do as much as I can. So far I haven't encountered a problem that I haven't been able to fix. I was wary of voting the way I did however, because when I install a tranny or a cam I'm going to need a hand.

Same here - I do as much as I can, but there are times I have to surrender

**Sarge** · 05-15-2009, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

So, I'm the only one who doesn't want to work on his car anymore?

While I can do just about anything and have the tools (had my own shop from 86-92) I really don't care to work on anything anymore except my 67.

I'm with you man. I have built/re-built more motors/rear ends/trannies and everything in between that you can imagine. But I am just tired man

**310stanger** · 05-15-2009, 08:13 AM

I got a suggestion to some of you DIY'ers that have never really messed with the engines before and wanna change out things like cams, valve springs etc.... Be freakin careful with that and make sure you have someone that knows that stuff do it with you or for you.... If you screw up cam timing you can have real nice Piston to valve collisions, and if you start trying to change valve springs and are a klutz about it it can become a mess real fast. just some thoughts on this lol

**Dr.Crash** · 05-15-2009, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

I'm with you man. I have built/re-built more motors/rear ends/trannies and everything in between that you can imagine. But I am just tired man

It must have been awsome to grow up during the time when a muscle car was really a muscle car. My dad used to tell me stories about all sorts of crazy stuff. Fuck California and the dam hippie tree huggers who live here.

**310stanger** · 05-15-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Dr.Crash

It must have been awsome to grow up during the time when a muscle car was really a muscle car. My dad used to tell me stories about all sorts of crazy stuff. Fuck California and the dam hippie tree huggers who live here.

Not to mention cars of those days were soo much easier to work on. Hell you could change the entire top end of your engine and get it running right in your garage with a screwdriver and never once touch a dyno if you didnt wanna. At least thats what my parents told me lol Now todays cars are more cramped, way more complicated, and way more expensive if you fuck something up

**02Sweet** · 05-15-2009, 08:20 AM

I do almost all my own work on my car. I did everything in my sig on my own or with a friend/dad.

The funny thing is I DON"T do my own oil changes. I run syn. oil so I buy that along with the filter. I then drive the car to the local shop (call ahead of time) Drive it straight on the lift and wait and watch them change my oil. I then hand the guy 15 in cash and leave

**Dr.Crash** · 05-15-2009, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

I got a suggestion to some of you DIY'ers that have never really messed with the engines before and wanna change out things like cams, valve springs etc.... Be freakin careful with that and make sure you have someone that knows that stuff do it with you or for you.... If you screw up cam timing you can have real nice Piston to valve collisions, and if you start trying to change valve springs and are a klutz about it it can become a mess real fast. just some thoughts on this lol

I agree, but dont let that stop you from learning and doing it

**Dr.Crash** · 05-15-2009, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

Not to mention cars of those days were soo much easier to work on. Hell you could change the entire top end of your engine and get it running right in your garage with a screwdriver and never once touch a dyno if you didnt wanna. At least thats what my parents told me lol Now todays cars are more cramped, way more complicated, and way more expensive if you fuck something up

ya lol when i told my dad i had to "tune" my car, he asked if i needed a screw driver

**shady milkman** · 05-15-2009, 08:26 AM

i do most everything on my car...most involved things i did has to be the ls6 intake swap and the window motors...i will do my head and cam swap

**Dr.Crash** · 05-15-2009, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by 02Sweet

I do almost all my own work on my car. I did everything in my sig on my own or with a friend/dad.

The funny thing is I DON"T do my own oil changes. I run syn. oil so I buy that along with the filter. I then drive the car to the local shop (call ahead of time) Drive it straight on the lift and wait and watch them change my oil. I then hand the guy 15 in cash and leave

well $15 isnt to bad. sometimes its not worth the trouble.