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« Reply #120 on: November 10, 2007, 01:17:55 PM » |
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I used the copper gaskets that came with the Macs I bought for my old Cobra and they sucked. I also used the Earls graphites at one point and they were awesome but expensive so I went with fel pro this time around and they've been great. I've also removed/replaced the headers a few times and they still work great.
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« Reply #121 on: November 10, 2007, 02:11:15 PM » |
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Good to know man, thanks.
Looks like I'm done for the day, thanks daylight savings, but I did manage to get most connections off the tranny. I attempted to take off the driveshaft bolts but my socket snapped so.....I have to find a new one. Those things are on there TIGHT. I soaked them in PB Blaster and hopefully they should be a little easier to remove tomorrow.
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« Reply #122 on: November 10, 2007, 02:50:23 PM » |
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red RTV + stage 8 locking header bolts FTW!
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« Reply #123 on: November 10, 2007, 03:38:55 PM » |
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I attempted to take off the driveshaft bolts but my socket snapped so.....I have to find a new one. Those things are on there TIGHT. I soaked them in PB Blaster and hopefully they should be a little easier to remove tomorrow.
You'll probably need a 12mm wrench and another wrench, say 1/2" or 9/16" looped over the other end of the 12mm to give you extra leverage. |
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« Reply #124 on: November 10, 2007, 03:47:37 PM » |
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Yea, use some kind of breaker bar on the DS bolts. They are a PITA.
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« Reply #125 on: November 10, 2007, 04:43:06 PM » |
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I hope to god you don't strip those bolts. I used a 3/8 impact when I had to drop mine to replace the tailshaft seal in the 3550.
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« Reply #126 on: November 10, 2007, 05:05:38 PM » |
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You'll probably need a 12mm wrench and another wrench, say 1/2" or 9/16" looped over the other end of the 12mm to give you extra leverage. [/quote] 12mm 12point wrench + 2 foot pipe = job done! |
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« Reply #127 on: November 10, 2007, 05:41:41 PM » |
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12 pt 12mm wrench with a bolt through the d/s and rear end to keep it from spinning and smack the wrench with a hammer.
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« Reply #128 on: November 11, 2007, 10:33:54 AM » |
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12 pt 12mm wrench with a bolt through the d/s and rear end to keep it from spinning and smack the wrench with a hammer.
Bolt through d/s??? Just put the E-brake on or leave it in 1st. |
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« Reply #129 on: November 12, 2007, 12:43:02 PM » |
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Hopefully someone notices this thread in this forum!  Anyway, update time. I got off my driveshaft bolts by using my noggin'. Coming to the realization these bolts are on EXTREMELY TIGHT, here's what I did. I just put the car in neutral, positioned the driveshaft so two bolts are at the bottom, then I put it in gear to prevent it from moving. I then just put a 12mm wrench on the bolt and simply jacked the wrench up with a floor jack; worked BEAUTIFULLY. Bolts came loose and I didn't have to do jack.  Now, I have a stupid question. Do I need to drop the transmission with the bell housing attached? |
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« Reply #130 on: November 12, 2007, 02:36:39 PM » |
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5 pages and the trans is just out. Can you add a poll for guessing how long the thread will be? And yes, remove the bellhousing. I'm not sure if you could even get to the bolts to remove the transmission off the bellhousing while it's on the car. |
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« Reply #131 on: December 05, 2007, 01:19:03 AM » |
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update?
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« Reply #132 on: December 05, 2007, 05:23:37 PM » |
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Tranny, bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, etc, are all off.
I'm now staring at the rear main seal which I will probably replace. To ensure it won't leak on me, I'll be getting new PCV valve crap so I have adequate crankcase ventilation.
I'm just now trying to find a good throw out bearing to get from the parts store because I hear the included TOB's from clutch kits are teh suck.
I haven't had much time to play with it as I've been getting raped by school activities. After this semester ends, you can all beat your asses my car will be done in a few days, tops. I miss it so very much so...
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« Reply #133 on: December 06, 2007, 06:11:30 PM » |
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I'm just now trying to find a good throw out bearing to get from the parts store because I hear the included TOB's from clutch kits are teh suck.
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« Reply #134 on: December 13, 2007, 11:03:42 PM » |
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I don't know what area you're in, but if you can't find a good name-brand bearing, call a local gear & tranny shop. They usually have good parts (because they guarantee their work). They will probably sell you one, if you ask.
Your u-joint bolts had loctite when they were installed. That's why they were so hard to remove. Usually a little heat (propane) will soften them, and make them much easier to remove. When you put them back in, use loctite again.
It's a good thing to take the bell housing off, anyway. It's much easier to clean the area, easier to line-up, etc. While you have your tranny out, now is a good time to check your starter motor for brush & commutator wear. If you have over 50,000 on your HEGO (O2) sensors, might want to change them too. Let me know if you need two. I may have new ones laying around for your car.
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« Reply #135 on: December 14, 2007, 12:41:28 AM » |
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It always warms me to see 'new mechanics' learning and saving bushel baskets full of money by doing their own work. You will get through this, Chowder. And when you do, you will certainly appreciate both the materials you bought and the work you did. Just take your time and follow each step in order.
My brother put his entire job back together but forgot the throwout bearing. He was pissed, but he didn't waste any money correcting the problem. He learned to take his time, settle down, and ENJOY wrenching. Everyone else is in a big hurry to get done and get paid. I give you a lot of credit for doing it yourself. There's a learning curve, and we ALL start out stupid. The more you do, the wiser you get (and the more tools you buy, like the recip saw - now you have one).
It looks like you are buying better parts with the money you are saving by doing it yourself. That's smart. I've had aluminum flywheels. They're useful after 1st gear but, it's no big deal, and they cost way too much. Do you like the way your original flywheel performed? It doesn't cost much to have it resurfaced, (opposed to buying a new one). Since you DON'T have a lot of spare time, now's the time to have that done. You will notice a big improvement, the first time you test drive your car.
You have a torch! I used mine to cut all the exhaust bolts off. Within 10 minutes, that H pipe came down. I used stainless bolts & nuts when I reinstalled. You don't have to, it's a lot cheaper to buy more mild steel bolts and torch them off again, when the time comes.
The guys are right about the whole exhaust system going in while the axle is hanging. It's fast. I like to put all the bolts in, adjust the pipe system, then tighten everything so it 'lays' where you want it. Your work might take longer to do, but hang in there. You'll get it. You'll also have the confidence that every bolt was done right.
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« Reply #136 on: December 14, 2007, 09:07:03 AM » |
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Ya better get going!!!
I yanked my tremec 600 about 2 weeks ago and sold it. I just ordered a new flywheel, and plan on just grabbing an autozone clutch. After tomorrow I don't work until Thursday, so as long as summit can get it to me on tuesday or wednesday, I'll have it all in and buttoned up by Wed night.
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« Reply #137 on: December 17, 2007, 08:57:41 PM » |
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UPS is bringing me a flywheel tomorrow. Give me 2-3 hours, and she should be up and driveable.
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« Reply #138 on: December 30, 2007, 02:42:19 PM » |
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Thanks for the kind words simply, it's appreciated.
Update time, just basically finished everything transmission related. I thought putting the tranny in by myself was going to be a b**** but it was nothing. I mean, I'm pretty strong, but I really didn't use too much strength to do it. The only strenuous thing was putting the tranny on my chest and bench pressing it upwards and towards the hole. After it was "settled", I just grabbed a jack while holding it up there with my right arm, jacked up the jack, placed it under the tranny to have it supported and starting screwing in the bolts. Then when I notice it was in, but not in all the way, I just had my mom push the clutch in and the rest of the tranny slid in beautifully.
I'm waking up early tomorrow before work and I'm going to try to get as much exhaust work as I can done. My car is finally getting there folks!
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« Reply #139 on: December 31, 2007, 03:55:04 AM » |
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I just had my mom push the clutch in and the rest of the tranny slid in beautifully.
I'm waking up early tomorrow before work and I'm going to try to get as much exhaust work as I can done. My car is finally getting there folks!
Good deal, that little trick about pushing the clutch in to get it to seat sometimes was frustratiing for me to learn about the first time. |
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« Reply #140 on: January 15, 2008, 07:35:33 PM » |
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If you install the pressure plate with an alignment tool holding the disc and turn the output shaft back and forth while pushing you can get it in yourself.
That guy mentioned that the driveshaft bolts had red loctite on them. I'd stop at NAPA and get a small tube of the stuff to put the bolts back in. Those aren't something you want to fall out.
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