Coolant leak - 5/9/2024

 I always had a small persistent coolant leak and never put much effort to tracking it down. Overtime, coolant system would be near empty, and temps would climb up to around 216F. This would be my indicator that the coolant was low. Replaced the thermostat housing coolant cap, and no difference.

After finally tackling the issue, the root cause ended up being both turbo water lines had been in pretty bad shape. Attempted to shorted the top line, as it was leaking from the near the water housing only to find the bottom hose was also leaking.

Purchased new hoses from Auto-Zone and $4 later we no longer lose any coolant. Temps average 196F.

 

Work Done:
Replaced turbo coolant lines

Update: (5-9-2024)
After driving a few days, I have not lost a bit of coolant since swapping the lines. Issue is now resolved!

Replacement / Repairs 7-31-2023

 Yes. This car still exists. Yes, I do a terrible job at updating this.

Work Performed:

• Axle replaced (driver side)
• Motor Mount replaced (driver side)

Blog update

It's been nearly over a year since I have updated this blog. The GSX is alive and well. Not driven very much, but I do take it for drives from time to time.

That being said, this blog will start seeing more activity, as I plan on making the GSX all-wheel drive again by the end of the year.

Already made the first step of sending out my Center Differential out for inspection by TMZ Performance.

Out of storage

GSX has finally come out of storage, as I have returned. GSX sat with a CTEK tender and fired right up when started. No issues at all, and driven all over town.

Going to continue enjoying before it is put away in a few months for winter.

Storage

Not much has been done to this car since purchasing the Evolution IX. I do however drive it frequently.

However, this will now go into storage for the summer as I will be in Miami for the next three months.

Will miss it! And will hopefully doing a Brembo Brake upgrade this winter.

Coming Maintenance Weekend

The following will be done this weekend
-Oil Change
-Transmission Flush
-Rotate Tires

Messy Blog!

I realize this blog is all over the place, and missing tons of details of the initial body work, and restoration details of the car. Will eventually get to reconstructing the blog.

For now, enjoy a picture of how she sits.