RCK605
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We've been reading and planning for awhile now. I also have a coworker that goes multiple times a year and has been giving all sorts of tips.
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Robinjo
Goblin Guru
The Mouse has to get paid. You'll have a grand time though!
RCK605
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I've been slowly chipping away at things. The wiring harness is finished aside from fully wrapping everything. I'll do that after I get the engine running. The frame is ready for powdercoat and will be dropped off in a week or two when they have room.
Feels like I'm starting to make real progress now. Excited to get the frame back and start bolting parts on!
Feels like I'm starting to make real progress now. Excited to get the frame back and start bolting parts on!
Robinjo
Goblin Guru
Suggestion for you, while the harness is out. I would strongly consider rewiring the APP to C1 wires. A few of us had trouble with a P2138 code that the wiring was the culprit. It’s a known Cobalt issue. This would be the easiest time to do it.
I was also able to remove my APP connection harness in the process..
I was also able to remove my APP connection harness in the process..
RCK605
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I was following along on that thread, but what I'm a little confused about is how that would avoid a problem for me. I just soldered in new extension wires. Wouldn't running different wires be the same thing or is the issue in the little jumper harness and connectors?
I don't know that I worry about it until you have a problem. Put a pull string in the tunnel so you can pull the wire through later if needed.
Robinjo
Goblin Guru
It seems those wire like to have issues, just based off the numerous posts on this very issue on Cobalt SS forums. But all you’d be doing is putting in fresh wires and possibly a connector on the APP side. It’s easier now on a table than in the car. You may not ever have the issue too.
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Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
If you decide to replace that axle I would be interested in getting the old one.
RCK605
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I'll let you know. Going to spend some more time on it today.
comegetjoe
Goblin Guru
Are the LSJ smaller diameter axles or are they as beefy as the LNF?
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
LSJ (and lesser GM models) have smaller diameter axle shafts. LNF axles are the beefiest stock axles available. To match or exceed requires ordering custom axles.
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
Russell's color blindness strikes again! lol! 
RCK605
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Got some work done the past couple of weekends. Pulling the hoses went pretty smooth. If you haven't done this yet, I recommend pulling a towel through the frame a couple of times first. I had a lot of sand come out.
Floor went on pretty easily. Minimal mess from the urethane adhesive. Mocked up the splitter as well.
Then I ran into problems. The cheap steering shaft I got off of Amazon has the hole drilled in the wrong spot and can't get the bolt through on the steering rack side. Then I couldn't get the spline side off so I had to cut it and use a puller. I guess I'll be getting a new one of those now.
Floor went on pretty easily. Minimal mess from the urethane adhesive. Mocked up the splitter as well.
Then I ran into problems. The cheap steering shaft I got off of Amazon has the hole drilled in the wrong spot and can't get the bolt through on the steering rack side. Then I couldn't get the spline side off so I had to cut it and use a puller. I guess I'll be getting a new one of those now.
