Airbag Clock Spring Replacement

Took time today to get my Horn, Cruise Control, and Fog lights working. Replaced the Airbag Clock Spring because everything I read on the forums indicated that if your Horn and Cruise Control are not working then it has to be the clock spring. Well, that wasn't the case. The Horn and Fog lights work and will test Cruise Control when the rear end is rebuilt. It was a single missing fuse. Replaced and it works.

Disconnected the Battery and waited a few hours for the airbag to discharge its charge.

Removed the 2 8mm bolts holding the airbag onto the steering wheel.

Then I removed the cruise control plug.

Then I used a T50 Torx bit to remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.

Then used a "OEM" Steering Wheel puller.

Then using a pick, I removed the tumbler.

Then I removed the plastic knee guard which is held on by 2 8mm bolts and 2 metal clips.

Then I removed the steel plate under that which is held on by 2 8mm bolts.

Then I removed the steering column plastic cover which is held on by 5 Phillips screws.

Then I disconnected the 2 connectors that are located on the steering column under the dash.

New Airbag Clock Spring in place. Now to reverse the process.

And the missing Fuse......

Combustion Leak Test #1

Today I did the first test for a head gasket issue.

Started with the Coolant Tank Cap off and cold engine. No bubbles!!! and the car took almost 20 minutes to rise to normal temp.

This is where my gauge always sits at:

The lower hose (Heater Core Intake Hose) is the hose that pops off. Note the bulge.

 

Coolant issues

Well tonight was fun. After dinner the check engine light comes on. Trip to AutoZone to have the code read turned into an ordeal. After getting the code read (P1409), the rear heater hose decided to blow off and dump coolant all over evergreen way. Turned around and replaced hose, coolant. Then on the way home the car started to overheat. Turned on heater and temp returned to normal. Got home and the degas tank was at the top of the hose, so I put the new degas tank in and filled. Car runs right now and no more low coolant light. Whew what a night.

New tank.

Below is the old degas tank.

New Rotors & Pads

Since my drivers side rotor and pads where making a noise and investigation revealed that the wear was uneven. I ordered new Rotors and Ceramic pads for all 4 corners of the GT.

Rears were a pain with the parking brake incorporated into the caliper. But it is done.

During the rear brakes my Brake Caliper Spreader tool broke. The thing was 20 years old. So my daughter went up to Autozone and grabbed me a new one.

Then I found out the rear calibers require a special tool. 

Front Brakes done and noise is all gone. road tested and everything works as intended.