Monthly Archives: April 2009

Starion Day 5

Posted on April 30, 2009 by mmcclaskey

I got a lot done today. I finished up removing the left front suspension and steering, removed the left fender, and both headlight assemblies.  The front body is now completely off now. Wow, it will be so much easier to … Continue reading →

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Stage 1 parts list

Posted on April 28, 2009 by mmcclaskey

I got home late again and was to tire to work so I decided to actually get a parts list together. This list will probably grow as I take the rear apart. I am planning on turning the rotors as … Continue reading →

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Station Day 4

Posted on April 27, 2009 by mmcclaskey

I got a late start after work so I only had an hour. I started on the driver’s side front and go this done.   The nut attaching the lower control arm and the, what I believe to be the stabalizer bar … Continue reading →

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Starion Day 3

Posted on April 25, 2009 by mmcclaskey

I removed the front bumber and right fendor and cleaned the wheel well.   Cleaned, sanded, and painted some of the parts that will be reused. Need to get parts before I can work on the rest.   Started a … Continue reading →

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Starion Day 2

Posted on April 22, 2009 by mmcclaskey

Work-Removed right… -brakes -strut and spring -lower control arm -lower ball joint-Removed front air damn-Removed front sheet medal above bumper-Partial removal of right fender and front bumber-Removed vacuum tube for cruize control going to a controller in the front left behind the forementioned sheet … Continue reading →

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Started working on Starion, day 1

Posted on April 21, 2009 by mmcclaskey

Purchased-Air compressor-Impact wrench-impact deep sockets-jack stands-pry bars-mechanics gloves-hologan light with stand Work-raised car put on jack stands-removed wheels-dissassembled right steering inner tie rod / idler / outer tie rod Notes-all wheel studs need replaced or try cleaning-all nuts on stearing … Continue reading →

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