Casey_SS
05-23-2012, 12:56 AM
I've been logging my various track-side issues since I started racing and was just looking at it to see what else I should prep for Hallett. Thought I'd share and see if anyone wants to add to the list.
Some of the issues were just me being lazy but others were pretty random and unexpected. In any case, these are the things I've had pop up over 2 years of racing a 4th gen. It's either worth sharing and helps somebody out or just proves I suck at car prep. :)
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Event
Problem
Why?
Fix
TWS 2012
PS fluid spraying engine bay
?
Replace PS pump & hose
TWS 2012
Exhaust rattle
New mount broke
Design a better mount
TWS 2012
Low voltage readings
Dead cell in battery
Replace battery
Cresson 2012
Camera didn't record R4
Can't see the light
Remote light for camera
Cresson 2012
AIR tube on left header broke
Thermal fatigue + vibration
Welded patch over hole
Houston 2012
Exhaust rattle
Tweaked mount hopping curb
Replace mount & don't hop curbs
Houston 2012
Opti rotor let go
Shitty design - plastic rivets
Replaced w/ MSD - uses screws
TWS Nov. 2011
Lower radiator hose popped off
Clamp loosened up
Tightened clamp
TWS Nov. 2011
Exhaust mount broke
Shitty weld on bracket
Replace w/ steel mount / good weld
ECR 2011
Torque arm mount flew off
Upper bolt loosened up
More loctite / inspect more often
ECR 2011
Rear diff puked fluid
?
Long looped hose on diff vent
Hallett 2011
Right side hub sheared off
Too much play / cheap O'Reilly's hub
Replace more often w/ Timkin hubs
Hallett 2011
Fuel pump cutting out
Bad ground in factory harness?
Direct-wired pump to disti block
Hallett 2011
Water temp too hot
Stock radiator on a hot day
Radiator upgrade
TWS Apr. 2011
Posi case broke
Axle hop
Rebuild rearend, stiffer rear springs
Houston 2011
Alternator
Reman alternator + 6300 rpm
4" pulley
ECR 2010
Rough shifting tranny
Clutch fluid low
Check more often
TWS 2010
PS pump blew up
Heat + 6500 rpm
Turn One pump, PS cooler, drop shift point
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Some of the issues were just me being lazy but others were pretty random and unexpected. In any case, these are the things I've had pop up over 2 years of racing a 4th gen. It's either worth sharing and helps somebody out or just proves I suck at car prep. :)
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Event
Problem
Why?
Fix
TWS 2012
PS fluid spraying engine bay
?
Replace PS pump & hose
TWS 2012
Exhaust rattle
New mount broke
Design a better mount
TWS 2012
Low voltage readings
Dead cell in battery
Replace battery
Cresson 2012
Camera didn't record R4
Can't see the light
Remote light for camera
Cresson 2012
AIR tube on left header broke
Thermal fatigue + vibration
Welded patch over hole
Houston 2012
Exhaust rattle
Tweaked mount hopping curb
Replace mount & don't hop curbs
Houston 2012
Opti rotor let go
Shitty design - plastic rivets
Replaced w/ MSD - uses screws
TWS Nov. 2011
Lower radiator hose popped off
Clamp loosened up
Tightened clamp
TWS Nov. 2011
Exhaust mount broke
Shitty weld on bracket
Replace w/ steel mount / good weld
ECR 2011
Torque arm mount flew off
Upper bolt loosened up
More loctite / inspect more often
ECR 2011
Rear diff puked fluid
?
Long looped hose on diff vent
Hallett 2011
Right side hub sheared off
Too much play / cheap O'Reilly's hub
Replace more often w/ Timkin hubs
Hallett 2011
Fuel pump cutting out
Bad ground in factory harness?
Direct-wired pump to disti block
Hallett 2011
Water temp too hot
Stock radiator on a hot day
Radiator upgrade
TWS Apr. 2011
Posi case broke
Axle hop
Rebuild rearend, stiffer rear springs
Houston 2011
Alternator
Reman alternator + 6300 rpm
4" pulley
ECR 2010
Rough shifting tranny
Clutch fluid low
Check more often
TWS 2010
PS pump blew up
Heat + 6500 rpm
Turn One pump, PS cooler, drop shift point
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