fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm bored. I want to do things to the GTP to keep it in shape, but I don't have a heated garage, so they have to be things that I can either unbolt and do inside, or that don't take long outside. I'm not completely car stupid, I just can't think of anything to do to it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 ...car cover? I'd say block heater,but those seem to vary on the reliability scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I was thinking more along the lines of a simple project. Like last year I unbolted the MAF, cleaned it, and polished the outside metal part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wash the salt from your wheel wells so your fenders don't rust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Afraid to splash water on it with the fascia off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Um...clean your IAC valve??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 How? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 jk, just take out the IAC by unscrewing it from the TB (uses torx screws on my car) and clean it. I'd just clean the whole thing while i'm at it wtih some simple green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 hell....just washing it regularly in the winter does wonders.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 you could polish/clean you outside lights with rubbing compound or whatever, i know it made a difference when my friend did his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 jk, just take out the IAC by unscrewing it from the TB (uses torx screws on my car) and clean it. I'd just clean the whole thing while i'm at it wtih some simple green what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Alrighty. I'll do that. Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Like jeremy said, wash it and keep it clean. I love having a spotless car in the winter, and when i see other cars that are washed and cleaned in the winter, it shows some effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 you also might want to lube up the weather stripping around the door with silicone grease so you don't get stuck doors and break off a handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm scared of the car wash. That's where I destroyed the fascia in the first place. Actually, I've been meaning to ask: is it safe to run the car through the wash even if the fascia is off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I don't see why not. Also for another idea, remove the two 8mm bolts and the timing belt inspection cover and make sure your timing belt looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm scared of the car wash. That's where I destroyed the fascia in the first place. Actually, I've been meaning to ask: is it safe to run the car through the wash even if the fascia is off? NO it is not safe to wash your car without it's facia, it is as dangerous as having to walk across the room to turn on a light. You might slip and fall and hurt you ass and then were will you be???? Ever drive it in the rain? Thats worse than the wash! Get your facia fixed, but keep it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Well, shit, there are a few more exposed wires now than before, I wasn't going to take a chance on fucking my car up any further if I wasn't sure it would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 It should be fine, as long as the wires themself aren't exposed ( plastic gone exposing wire). It's no different than driving down the road when it's pouring, water finds it's way everywhere anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 You're right. I just gave it the super long, $8 Salt Blaster wash and it didn't explode. I guess it was obvious to everyone else that it'd be ok, but with all the things broken on it already (and the strain it puts on our cash flow), I couldn't afford to have something short out that far from home. Next on the list: cleaning the IAC valve. What cleaner do I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 any carb cleaner should work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I used brake cleaner on mine....don't fuck up the part that moves though like I did lol....took a bit for my car to start idling correctly again after that. My shop towel was totally black caked with carbon from that fuckin' IAC though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted January 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Finally got around to cleaning the MAF and IAC. I could see a definate difference in cold start-up, idling, and throttle response. Before, the RPMs would bounce up and down intermittently, but after cleaning all the carbon off the IAC (especially on the plunger) it fires right up and the idle holds steady until it's hot, then drops just below 1k and holds steady again. Very good way to spend ten minutes on your car. If you haven't done it in the past year, I'd reccomend it for a Sunday project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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