Project RX-4 engine bay.

91GSL-SE · 01-20-2010, 11:49 PM

A little history on the car, and maybe Hoofhearted (the owner) can help fill me in on a few things. GT-R model with modified front suspention to GSL-SE.
88 6 port with Dellorto sidedraft carby. GSL-SE rear end. When this car drove into the shop the door would not close, and it had to almost be hotwired to start, so first on the list, was a door handle and latch mechanism. We were able to track down a few parts from Hector in Bell (LA) a couple fenders and a door, so after that was fixed we were able to swap out the ignition to one from another RX-4 currently in storage for the winter. Then it was time to focus on the very low front end. With the modified front end it was sittin about 1 inch off the ground. With 2 spares on the front the turnig was not to much so we added about 1.5 inch spacers to the top of each strut assembly, raising it just enough. After that we were able to trrack down a very rare one of a kind super widgit also known as a fender roller. We rolled the front fenders and it now had plenty of clearance. So after charging the battery I fired her up and noticed a fuel leak. OH NO!!! That and the carby was way out of tune. At that point we decided to clean up the whole engine bay, and take some pics in the process.

Enjoy...

91GSL-SE · 01-20-2010, 11:52 PM

Some before pics of what the engine bay looked like, the engine and Kevin working on sanding the bay and cleaning the Engine.

91GSL-SE · 01-20-2010, 11:53 PM

Click on pics to enlarge them.

91GSL-SE · 01-20-2010, 11:59 PM

Being sandblasted, masked and ready for paint.

12arotary · 01-21-2010, 02:14 AM

that thing is looking nice! got any pics of the whole car?

91GSL-SE · 01-21-2010, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12arotary

that thing is looking nice! got any pics of the whole car?

Thank you!
Not yet, but I will take some to share shortly.

91GSL-SE · 01-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Heres one OK pic. The other from a meet last summer. Its the white one, next to another RXIV and a RX-3 Wagon.

91GSL-SE · 01-22-2010, 10:15 PM

A little cancer repair.

91GSL-SE · 01-22-2010, 10:16 PM

All patched up and ready for paint.

pdxhak · 01-24-2010, 02:47 PM

I love RX4s! I should swing down to your shop so I can drool all over it!

91GSL-SE · 01-25-2010, 12:14 AM

Anytime. I haven't seen you since the Mary's peak run a couple years back. Give me a call sometime if you want to come down. 541-979-6042. I wouldn't mind seeing you 8 again too!

-Robert.

pdxhak · 01-25-2010, 11:03 AM

I will come down for the next rotards meet

So what are your overall plans with this beast?!

91GSL-SE · 01-25-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhak

I will come down for the next rotards meet

So what are your overall plans with this beast?!

Right now just painting the bay, then maybe some body work. Hoping to see it on the road this summer.

91GSL-SE · 01-25-2010, 10:11 PM

Engine being primed and painted. Also engine externals primed and painted.

91GSL-SE · 01-25-2010, 10:14 PM

Engine and engine bay painted. Awaiting clear coat after base is cured.

01-20-2010, 11:49 PM	#1
91GSL-SE At the dirt track. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Willamette Valley, OR Posts: 89 Rep Power: 16	Project RX-4 engine bay. A little history on the car, and maybe Hoofhearted (the owner) can help fill me in on a few things. GT-R model with modified front suspention to GSL-SE. 88 6 port with Dellorto sidedraft carby. GSL-SE rear end. When this car drove into the shop the door would not close, and it had to almost be hotwired to start, so first on the list, was a door handle and latch mechanism. We were able to track down a few parts from Hector in Bell (LA) a couple fenders and a door, so after that was fixed we were able to swap out the ignition to one from another RX-4 currently in storage for the winter. Then it was time to focus on the very low front end. With the modified front end it was sittin about 1 inch off the ground. With 2 spares on the front the turnig was not to much so we added about 1.5 inch spacers to the top of each strut assembly, raising it just enough. After that we were able to trrack down a very rare one of a kind super widgit also known as a fender roller. We rolled the front fenders and it now had plenty of clearance. So after charging the battery I fired her up and noticed a fuel leak. OH NO!!! That and the carby was way out of tune. At that point we decided to clean up the whole engine bay, and take some pics in the process. Enjoy... __________________ Rollin like a reuleaux. Unstoppable.

01-20-2010, 11:53 PM	#3
91GSL-SE At the dirt track. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Willamette Valley, OR Posts: 89 Rep Power: 16	Click on pics to enlarge them. __________________ Rollin like a reuleaux. Unstoppable.

01-21-2010, 02:14 AM	#5
12arotary tumor-syphilis-itis-osis Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 191 Rep Power: 17	that thing is looking nice! got any pics of the whole car? __________________ 82 300d 82 Gsl 84 b2200 Diesel 88 gxl

01-25-2010, 12:14 AM	#11
91GSL-SE At the dirt track. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Willamette Valley, OR Posts: 89 Rep Power: 16	Anytime. I haven't seen you since the Mary's peak run a couple years back. Give me a call sometime if you want to come down. 541-979-6042. I wouldn't mind seeing you 8 again too! -Robert. __________________ Rollin like a reuleaux. Unstoppable.

01-25-2010, 11:03 AM	#12
pdxhak The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: orygun Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I will come down for the next rotards meet So what are your overall plans with this beast?! Last edited by pdxhak; 01-25-2010 at 11:45 AM.

01-24-2010, 02:47 PM	#10
pdxhak The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: orygun Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I love RX4s! I should swing down to your shop so I can drool all over it!