What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Well this weekend I finished my Luk clutch, replaced my gear oil, and got the tranny back up in my girl. Got all the bolts in but 3. It was a busy weekend. I have made a YouTube channel along the journey if you like to see all i did.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEr...yXx_H6EIbfmxHA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEr...yXx_H6EIbfmxHA
Wow
Does that project every look like a ton of fun
Great work
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Well this weekend I finished my Luk clutch, replaced my gear oil, and got the tranny back up in my girl. Got all the bolts in but 3. It was a busy weekend. I have made a YouTube channel along the journey if you like to see all i did.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEr...yXx_H6EIbfmxHA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEr...yXx_H6EIbfmxHA
"FUN" isn't the word I would use to describe this activity!!
Last edited by dedwards0323; 08-26-2020 at 08:56 AM.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
@dedwards0323 well it has been a major learning curve. I knew when I bought this car she been setting a while. and would need a lot TLC. Last night Tranny was completed. Today I am bleeding the lines and Slave. I am still waiting on my RCM to come in from repairs. Then I have the motor mounts, center column and flex discs. and put the exhaust on and drive her out the garage with a smile
first time working on a German motor. One thing I do know is I don't like those torque bolts.
first time working on a German motor. One thing I do know is I don't like those torque bolts.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
@dedwards0323 well it has been a major learning curve. I knew when I bought this car she been setting a while. and would need a lot TLC. Last night Tranny was completed. Today I am bleeding the lines and Slave. I am still waiting on my RCM to come in from repairs. Then I have the motor mounts, center column and flex discs. and put the exhaust on and drive her out the garage with a smile
first time working on a German motor. One thing I do know is I don't like those torque bolts.
first time working on a German motor. One thing I do know is I don't like those torque bolts.
Good Luck with your ongoing repairs. Should be interesting reading in future posts.
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KnightRyder_77 (08-26-2020)
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
At least when he is done he will know these cars in and out. I've done many restorations in my life and most were just for the satisfaction of having figured it out and the accomplishment. I used to be asked what they were worth and my answer was alway $200.00 - $300.00 scrap or whatever someone else is willing to pay for it.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
@JoeO So I bought my XF at a very low price of $2100. I knew when I bought it, that it needed a TPS Pedal. However I drove the car for 1 month and all was fine. I was on my way to work went to hit 3rd gear at 3000 RPMS and the clutch was gone. After 2 weeks of trouble shooting I decided it needed a new clutch. I have always wanted a Coupe 6spd and I found one at a great price. Once I drove the car I fell in love with how well it handled and knew there was so much I could do to this car.
However as of now I am just taking care of all the basic maintenance. until I do anything else. But i also love to work on cars lol
However as of now I am just taking care of all the basic maintenance. until I do anything else. But i also love to work on cars lol
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
@ZERACER hey thanks yea one of the biggest reasons is I love to know my car. and I really don't trust garages any more. and I defiantly wont take my car to the dealership. They have NO clue what their doing. I am very happy with my progress, and thank you for the encouragement.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I sent it to LED Fix and it was repaired and returned within one week
Replacement LED Third Brake Lights For Chrysler Crossfire
Replacement LED Third Brake Lights For Chrysler Crossfire
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I opened up my headlights over the week to replace the halo led's that started to fail on me and polished them up while I was at it. I realized when I was taking it apart that these headlights have a port on them for an auto leveling motor and decided to see if I can make it work. I took the leveling motors out of my Audi S4 (also Valeo headlights) and by random luck, they fit perfectly into the hole. The motors twist lock into place as it was meant to be from the factory. I almost wonder if Chrysler had plans to add this as an option but never proceeded to. I am now going to see if I can integrate them into the touch screen so I can adjust them to be pointed slightly higher when no one is in front of me and tilt down when I am in traffic so I dont blind anyone. Ill probably post a video when I finish.
Here is a quick bench test -
Original manual adjustment screw
New auto level motor
Fits perfectly into the back hole in place of the manual adjustment screw
Temporary wiring for testing. Red =12V, Black = ground, white = about 2-10V signal for headlight height. Motor wont adjust when input signal is either ground (0V) or 12V as a short circuit prevention feature in case the wire gets cut or shorted somewhere
Here is a quick bench test -
Original manual adjustment screw
New auto level motor
Fits perfectly into the back hole in place of the manual adjustment screw
Temporary wiring for testing. Red =12V, Black = ground, white = about 2-10V signal for headlight height. Motor wont adjust when input signal is either ground (0V) or 12V as a short circuit prevention feature in case the wire gets cut or shorted somewhere
Last edited by rbracy10406; 08-28-2020 at 05:41 PM.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I opened up my headlights over the week to replace the halo led's that started to fail on me and polished them up while I was at it. I realized when I was taking it apart that these headlights have a port on them for an auto leveling motor and decided to see if I can make it work. I took the leveling motors out of my Audi S4 (also Valeo headlights) and by random luck, they fit perfectly into the hole. The motors twist lock into place as it was meant to be from the factory. I almost wonder if Chrysler had plans to add this as an option but never proceeded to. I am now going to see if I can integrate them into the touch screen so I can adjust them to be pointed slightly higher when no one is in front of me and tilt down when I am in traffic so I dont blind anyone. Ill probably post a video when I finish.
Here is a quick bench test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBz_WUZE__Y
Original manual adjustment screw
New auto level motor
Fits perfectly into the back hole in place of the manual adjustment screw
Temporary wiring for testing. Red =12V, Black = ground, white = about 2-10V signal for headlight height. Motor wont adjust when input signal is either ground (0V) or 12V as a short circuit prevention feature in case the wire gets cut or shorted somewhere
Here is a quick bench test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBz_WUZE__Y
Original manual adjustment screw
New auto level motor
Fits perfectly into the back hole in place of the manual adjustment screw
Temporary wiring for testing. Red =12V, Black = ground, white = about 2-10V signal for headlight height. Motor wont adjust when input signal is either ground (0V) or 12V as a short circuit prevention feature in case the wire gets cut or shorted somewhere
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Today was a great day! I got my clutch lines and shifter **** all connected. And got the slave cylinder bled and brake lines all flushed. Also cleaned my heat shield that had no clue was silver. And all gears shift so smooth. And finally removed an old sticker that was on the bumper. Tomorrow I am doing the engine mounts.
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KnightRyder_77 (08-29-2020)
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
~ Installed the used oem SC pulley back onto the rescue ssbSRT. That car had been down since early April when I sent the pulley off to be used at PSE to set up and test the rebuilt SC unit until the new
OEM clutch pulleys arrived. The car was a dusty cat-printed mess being in the garage uncovered, so I gave it a proper bath after a short test drive. 109,000 on that one and she runs great....not quite as strong as the black SRT with 165,000....I wish my upholsterer hadn't closed his shop seat repair is next.
OEM clutch pulleys arrived. The car was a dusty cat-printed mess being in the garage uncovered, so I gave it a proper bath after a short test drive. 109,000 on that one and she runs great....not quite as strong as the black SRT with 165,000....I wish my upholsterer hadn't closed his shop seat repair is next.