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Old 08-21-01, 06:07 PM
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i'm getting my RB street/strip clutch setup from Tate by the end of the week. i plan to spend this saturday working on it.
I plan to do:

Installation of the clutch
Installation of the Dual Alt. Pulley
Installation of the ACV Block Off plate
Installation of a used shifter (mine involves a long story)
Change of oil
Change of tranny fluid (i'm gonna use Royal Purple)
Change brakepads and checkup on brakes
Checkup on steering components

Whew, i hope i can get all that done on Saturday!!!!
i think i can, i'm gonna be using my uncle's garage and tools, so i should have everything i need.
What about the special tool needed to take of the some of my brakepads? tips, tricks??


so, what i need from my fellow rotary brethren:
tips!!!!!
tips!!!!!
tricks!!!!!!
tricks!!!!!!
ideas!!!!!!
tips!!!!!

remember that i know very little about the clutch assembly.
hehehehe, oh, am i going to have to change the pilot bearing?
i hope not, cuz i aint buying no tool from m-trix for 130 bucks!!

tate is sending me a new throwout bearing, so that is awesome also.

i need tips and tricks!!!! please. i need help guys.

thanks
Old 08-21-01, 06:48 PM
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Ok, make sure that your uncle has a clutch alining tool cause its a bitch to do it by feel.

I would recommend changing the pilot bearing whyle you are in there cause it wears pretty much at the same pace as the throwout bearing. Most medium sized pullers can do the job, but its a little more frustrating.
Old 08-21-01, 09:55 PM
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Thumbs up yeah

yeah, i got the alignment tool on its way.
the pilot bearing is prolly pretty easily found at a auto zone or sumthin

JOsh

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Hell since your lucky enuff to have some space a shop to use along with their tools all the things you plan on doing are very straightforward... so have fun... altho you better hurry your *** along to do all of that stuff in one day.
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Tip 1:
Get to the garage at the crack of dawn and bring as many friends as you can.

Tip 2:
Make sure your uncle has a pilot bearing puller - if not, go rent one.

Tip 3:
Just follow the directions in your workshop manual. You do have the factory one, right?

Cody
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Thumbs down oh yeah

am i gonna want to change out the pilot bearing?
i'm getting a new throwout bearing, but is it wise to change out the pilot also?!
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Thumbs up ACV

i read something about the oil filler tube hooking up to my intake manifold nipple needs to be done when i put the block-off plate on. what is this!! oh yeah, do i need a gasket for the plate also, damn, i forgot that one.
Josh
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