mmaxeyjr
03-13-2009, 11:40 AM
I have a ka24e. I did a 5spd swap and it's been running alright for over 1000 miles.
1.) I didnt grease my throw out bearing enough (could that cause rattling?) When I push in my clutch the noise goes away. Also when I downshift at higher speeds that rattling / grinding noise is worse.
2.) The clutch pedal is a pain. I've tried adjusting it multiple times, as well as bleeding it. I don't have that black box thing on the trans I have an spl braided clutch line & oem hardline.
3.) Fluid is clutch master cylinder gets murky after only a few hundred miles or less. It's not nice and clean looking like the brake mc.
4.) Clutch pedal gets spongy, never had it stiff like i'd like it. Can tell it definately grabs fine though as long as the pedal is working right. It's like i have an inch of play at the very beginning and it squeeks (it's just the spring) When I push it in where the play is, its like it just moves to get off a bolt in the back and i only start feeling pressure about 1/3 of the way down.
5.) My exhaust backfires all the time, more commonly when i let off the gas at higher speeds and when i'm just starting to go. (Replace fuel filter? I did that 4k ago)
6.) My motor has something wrong with it's timing or maybe vacuum leaks? I've plugged all visible spots also i seafoamed it about 4k ago and there were no leaks showing white smoke. We checked the timing and when the distributor is a little less than advanced it's at the correct specs but when advanced or anywhere else it runs like garbage.
7.) Sometimes my injectors wont run therefore it runs like junk, but when I drive for a little while it fixes itself.
8.) My spark plugs burn or get black really quickly. I just put new ones in and 1k later they look burnt.
9.) The blue plug on my IACV wasn't plugged in, in forever and i didn't notice it until the other day. So i plugged it in and my car ran like a cylinder/injector wasn't working then i drove around a while and it fixed itself..
10.) My brakes are terrible all the way around rotors and all, what do you suggest for a daily driver? Also my rear suspension is super bouncy. Blown struts...
I know it's a lot to read but i'm trying to get it to run like a champ and have it be reliable and fun to drive.
1990 ka24E 119xxx original miles
I have an aftermarket header, 2.5" exhaust, B&M style short shifter, new exedy street clutch and pressure plate, fidanza light weight flywheel (resurfaced).
I'm most worried about the clutch and timing issue. What else should i be focused on? Any help will be great.
thanks
1.) I didnt grease my throw out bearing enough (could that cause rattling?) When I push in my clutch the noise goes away. Also when I downshift at higher speeds that rattling / grinding noise is worse.
2.) The clutch pedal is a pain. I've tried adjusting it multiple times, as well as bleeding it. I don't have that black box thing on the trans I have an spl braided clutch line & oem hardline.
3.) Fluid is clutch master cylinder gets murky after only a few hundred miles or less. It's not nice and clean looking like the brake mc.
4.) Clutch pedal gets spongy, never had it stiff like i'd like it. Can tell it definately grabs fine though as long as the pedal is working right. It's like i have an inch of play at the very beginning and it squeeks (it's just the spring) When I push it in where the play is, its like it just moves to get off a bolt in the back and i only start feeling pressure about 1/3 of the way down.
5.) My exhaust backfires all the time, more commonly when i let off the gas at higher speeds and when i'm just starting to go. (Replace fuel filter? I did that 4k ago)
6.) My motor has something wrong with it's timing or maybe vacuum leaks? I've plugged all visible spots also i seafoamed it about 4k ago and there were no leaks showing white smoke. We checked the timing and when the distributor is a little less than advanced it's at the correct specs but when advanced or anywhere else it runs like garbage.
7.) Sometimes my injectors wont run therefore it runs like junk, but when I drive for a little while it fixes itself.
8.) My spark plugs burn or get black really quickly. I just put new ones in and 1k later they look burnt.
9.) The blue plug on my IACV wasn't plugged in, in forever and i didn't notice it until the other day. So i plugged it in and my car ran like a cylinder/injector wasn't working then i drove around a while and it fixed itself..
10.) My brakes are terrible all the way around rotors and all, what do you suggest for a daily driver? Also my rear suspension is super bouncy. Blown struts...
I know it's a lot to read but i'm trying to get it to run like a champ and have it be reliable and fun to drive.
1990 ka24E 119xxx original miles
I have an aftermarket header, 2.5" exhaust, B&M style short shifter, new exedy street clutch and pressure plate, fidanza light weight flywheel (resurfaced).
I'm most worried about the clutch and timing issue. What else should i be focused on? Any help will be great.
thanks