Since I'm going to do all my work by myself I want to make in-depth DIYs. I feel like a lot of these DIYs up here leave out things. To clarify, I'm concerned about those who want to learn as much as possible. I want to cater to those who don't know much about cars to begin with. People who are not exactly experienced with maintenance and cannot afford to have it done professionally but still want to learn how to work on cars. Of course in this case it's the CB7. If someone has a CB7 and never worked on a car before, but still wants to do it themselves. That's who I'm reaching out to. I understand some people do not need an in depth tutorial, but I feel like some people are left out. A lot of the slangs and abbreviations can throw off newcomers as well. Like: dizzy, ccu, ecu, ftas, icu/icm, etc. If you don't know what you're doing and are looking for a way to learn by demonstration and doing it yourself, these will be perfect for you. If you don't need it this in-depth and specific, that's fine and you can still find the walk-throughs useful by skipping over what you already know or do not need to know.
I'm thinking about doing step by step thorough DIYs with photographs edited like diagrams including all the torque specs and everything required. I'm talking repair manual quality with actual photographs instead of drawings for people who might not have the slightest clue what their doing. I'll even include required tools, fluids, seals, gaskets, etc.
Not to step on anyones toes. The DIYs I've found up here are great. They just seem to be lacking a lot of specifics. For example, the steering rack conversion from ps to manual didn't quite go as in depth as i would've liked. I'm going to need some input on that one as I'm still not 100% sure but I'd love to make it cut and dry including the grease used, the fluid solution, the reservoir and hose issue everone asks about, etc. Another example is a clutch replacement DIY in the beginners section. Whilst it includes pictures that a lot of others left out. I still find myself saying, what about the pics of the oil seal location and what tools you're gonna need etc. The pics are kinda small too. I'm going to post 1280x960 images if I can post pics that big with writing, arrows pointing things out, etc. just like a drawn diagram would.
Seeing how I have so much free time on my hands I can devote myself to this and hopefully I'll be able amass enough posts to get them in the DIY section by the time I finish my first DIY. Think every single step photographed and explained so that anybody who has the tools can just buy the parts and do everything just the same as if they'd had a repair manual. the difference would be you don't have to pay for a book to read my walk-through. I'll even accept input/suggestions or help making it clearer to understand and follow. If anyone wants to help me out I'd greatly appreciate the input and advice once I start getting this rolling.
I have to get my cb7 back in my garage first. then I'll return to this thread and let you guys know how it's coming along.
I want to clarify once again. I in no way mean to step on anyones toes or offend anyone by doing this. I'm just trying to cater to those with little to no mechanical experience and knowledge. Those people who think I'd love to know what they're talking about. Or I wish I could do this myself instead of paying someone to do it. Or someone who is starting out with a CB7 as their first car/first project/etc.
I cannot emphasize enough the huge amount of GREAT DIY's up here. I'm just trying to include everyone from all experience levels. The newbies who've never picked up a wrench, all the way to the certified mechanics who've been doing this for years and years but still don't know about one specific modification as they've primarily focused on repair and not tuning that part or mechanism.
This is not to insult intelligence, nor is it to glorify mine. It is to help those who want the help and try to reduce questions. To instill confidence and teach or reinforce existing knowledge and methods.
Like I said, these DIYs are entirely open to suggestions and will be edited and revised as time goes on and easier or more efficient methods are developed or suggested to me. I'm all about helping people and sharing kindness/compassion. Not about undercutting, stepping on toes, or insulting anyone.
PEACE to everyone and I look forward to any cooperation with this project. Even if nobody here uses it, it will give me something to do and I can provide it to someone who likes my car in the future and wants a CB7 and the knowledge of repair and modifications I can provide.
Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information i've stumbled across throughout these forums. I'm in here every day multiple times a day reading and learning new things I will implement into my DIYs.
I'm thinking about doing step by step thorough DIYs with photographs edited like diagrams including all the torque specs and everything required. I'm talking repair manual quality with actual photographs instead of drawings for people who might not have the slightest clue what their doing. I'll even include required tools, fluids, seals, gaskets, etc.
Not to step on anyones toes. The DIYs I've found up here are great. They just seem to be lacking a lot of specifics. For example, the steering rack conversion from ps to manual didn't quite go as in depth as i would've liked. I'm going to need some input on that one as I'm still not 100% sure but I'd love to make it cut and dry including the grease used, the fluid solution, the reservoir and hose issue everone asks about, etc. Another example is a clutch replacement DIY in the beginners section. Whilst it includes pictures that a lot of others left out. I still find myself saying, what about the pics of the oil seal location and what tools you're gonna need etc. The pics are kinda small too. I'm going to post 1280x960 images if I can post pics that big with writing, arrows pointing things out, etc. just like a drawn diagram would.
Seeing how I have so much free time on my hands I can devote myself to this and hopefully I'll be able amass enough posts to get them in the DIY section by the time I finish my first DIY. Think every single step photographed and explained so that anybody who has the tools can just buy the parts and do everything just the same as if they'd had a repair manual. the difference would be you don't have to pay for a book to read my walk-through. I'll even accept input/suggestions or help making it clearer to understand and follow. If anyone wants to help me out I'd greatly appreciate the input and advice once I start getting this rolling.
I have to get my cb7 back in my garage first. then I'll return to this thread and let you guys know how it's coming along.
I want to clarify once again. I in no way mean to step on anyones toes or offend anyone by doing this. I'm just trying to cater to those with little to no mechanical experience and knowledge. Those people who think I'd love to know what they're talking about. Or I wish I could do this myself instead of paying someone to do it. Or someone who is starting out with a CB7 as their first car/first project/etc.
I cannot emphasize enough the huge amount of GREAT DIY's up here. I'm just trying to include everyone from all experience levels. The newbies who've never picked up a wrench, all the way to the certified mechanics who've been doing this for years and years but still don't know about one specific modification as they've primarily focused on repair and not tuning that part or mechanism.
This is not to insult intelligence, nor is it to glorify mine. It is to help those who want the help and try to reduce questions. To instill confidence and teach or reinforce existing knowledge and methods.
Like I said, these DIYs are entirely open to suggestions and will be edited and revised as time goes on and easier or more efficient methods are developed or suggested to me. I'm all about helping people and sharing kindness/compassion. Not about undercutting, stepping on toes, or insulting anyone.
PEACE to everyone and I look forward to any cooperation with this project. Even if nobody here uses it, it will give me something to do and I can provide it to someone who likes my car in the future and wants a CB7 and the knowledge of repair and modifications I can provide.
Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information i've stumbled across throughout these forums. I'm in here every day multiple times a day reading and learning new things I will implement into my DIYs.
This will not be all encompassing like a repair manual. It will be the things I do to my CB7 in case others wish to do the same. There are some things I will not cover because they are already covered adequately on these forums. The timing belt sticky for instance is very finely done for example. No need to do that. I'll just refer people to things like that If they wish to have that done. I'm thinking of listing alternate DIYs and sources as well. Might as well do something productive with my time. 
Well, slight change of plans. If I get the car in the garage I'll still take pics and pull the transmission/clutch etc. However, I've got pretty much nothing for a paycheck today. So as far as ordering the parts I was going to. I don't know if I can afford anything right now. It's a pretty big blow to take right after finding out that I'm only getting $8 back on my taxes. Not only am I paying more to file my taxes than I'm getting but my paycheck is the smallest I've had since I started this job. Wow.
i stay skinny , so my cars look fat .
LMAO
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