history and reference Everything On A Tii Is Harder

[Beck180]

Not much substance here, just need to vent a bit.

 

Everything on a Tii seems to be harder since everything job has something series of parts or linkages in the way.

 

Want to swap the starter motor? Instead of just 4 bolts and a few electrical leads, you're looking at a couple hours of hand contotionism and over a dozen impossible bolts to remove.

 

Want to replace the timing chain? Guess what, you're looking at possibly pulling the K-pump too!

 

Want to replace the alternator? Gotta pull the sway bar. That makes sense, right?

 

What else is frustratingly harder on a Tii than a regular 2002?

[M3M3]

sell it and get a real 2002....

 

yeah, there is more stuff in the way, but really not that hard.  especially compared to a modern car.

[jgerock]

Access to the fuel pump (under the car)

Additional maintenance for the fuel injection screens.

 

Now add in air conditioning and it makes it even harder.

 

[BillWilliams]

You can seperate the altnernator into two pieces and get it out. Maybe a scooch easier.

[rover1]

Boohoo cry me a river try working on SAABs and Porsche's

[Rocan]

I'd rather work on a Porsche than on a Ferrari.

 

Air conditioning? mechanical injection? These things are all wrong and don't belong on cars . Clearly the only thing to do is sell the tii, buy a stock 02 and go to efi

[Beck180]

Pretty much the only thing keeping me from selling it and getting a regular 2002 is that fact that I have done so much work to it (plus some great work done by Sean Casey and Tom Jones). Everything in the drivetrain, suspension and electrical has been replaced or rebuilt except for the head, block and wiring harness.

 

I like to think I could enjoy the car for a few more years and let it gain some value to try to cover the cost of some many repairs and parts.

[Mitch_M]

I don't think I had to remove the sway bar to take out the alternator on my tii. I just took off the air filter and pulled it straight up. As for the starter, I can definitely relate to the extra time, but it wasn't too much of a hassle. I ended up taking off all the intake runners while I was in there and cleaning those off really well. Reinstallation was much quicker. Just take it slow and take breaks to cool off from the frustration. That's what I have to do or I break stuff.

[oscar94]

I found moving the battery to the trunk and cutting out the battery tray helps clear up some space in there.  But you are correct.  A tii is a real pain in the .......  DON't know why I have two of the them

[saaron]

I've done this rant in my head a few times lately.  I cannot IMAGINE adding A/C into that mess.

 

Can I add one more thing?  "That's a tii specific part - you can't get it anymore."

 

Scott

[lilmo]

Some folks would complain if you hung them with a brand new rope.