Install of RB full exhaust, tips and advice
#101
ancient wizard...
#102
Yeah, I'd gladly pay for quality service. This forum lists a dude in KY that's rotary expert -- well, I got up with him, and sure enough, he's got the knowledge, but he's moved to OK City. From my research, I figure the tranny will weigh around 60lbs once I drain it. I've got a homemade rack my Dad built, and I'm gonna take it there once I finish up the stereo, exhaust and redoing front struts (and new calipers). I'm thinking I'll just need help getting whole unit off and back on. I have found a shop that resurfaces flywheels and that's on my plan. I've not got time to get any online parts - would Advance or AZ have the oil seal, or does it come in the complete Trans gasket kit (that's coming)
#103
well, I typed a response, and *poof* - gone. I've got a rack me & my Dad built from railroad ties - you can stand under the vehicle. I'm going to take it there and do the clutch -- if I time it right, I should be able to snag some help during the removal and replacement of the whole tranny. I'm figuring around 60 lbs drained. I've found a place that says can resurface the flywheel, and within 10 miles.
I'd gladly pay higher prices for work done by a rotary specialist. This forum lists one for KY, but was still about 100 miles away. I located him, but he's moved to OK City
I'd gladly pay higher prices for work done by a rotary specialist. This forum lists one for KY, but was still about 100 miles away. I located him, but he's moved to OK City
#106
#107
ancient wizard...
Yeah, I'd gladly pay for quality service. This forum lists a dude in KY that's rotary expert -- well, I got up with him, and sure enough, he's got the knowledge, but he's moved to OK City. From my research, I figure the tranny will weigh around 60lbs once I drain it. I've got a homemade rack my Dad built, and I'm gonna take it there once I finish up the stereo, exhaust and redoing front struts (and new calipers). I'm thinking I'll just need help getting whole unit off and back on. I have found a shop that resurfaces flywheels and that's on my plan. I've not got time to get any online parts - would Advance or AZ have the oil seal, or does it come in the complete Trans gasket kit (that's coming)
#108
ok, good advise -- closest mazda dealer I'm aware of would be in Kingsport TN -- I think I got to work in Frankfort this week and I'm sure there's one in Lexington. I bought a new B2000 at Paul Millers during cash for clunkers
#110
ancient wizard...
Think you have a big enough chunk of work to do to get car to DGRR without taking on clutch job for first time at last minute. Going to be a hell of a thrash to get done what you need to drive it as of right now with brakes,suspension,etc. and get it all sorted. Like aforementioned paint work,rushing thru something like this without prior experience usually ends up with something less than satisfactory. Leave this job for later when you have the luxury of time and have all parts AND tools on hand. You will need a 54mm socket, and impact gun or some method of immobilizing flywheel to loosen the nut that holds it on. Other than this,hand tools you likely have can do the rest. My 2 cents...
#111
Well, your advise sorta rules it out for me as a shade tree job, at least for now. I don't have an impact wrench, and largest socket I got is 31mm (got a 30 & 31 from some past use that I can't remember). There's lots of "locals" should be at DGRR that could point me to a reliable mechanic in the area. When you're in the stix, "local" takes on a new definition. 150 miles to doctor, good restaurant/store, etc, is common.
#113
ancient wizard...
Regarding caliper replacement,remove and replace is pretty straightforward. Car takes DOT3 brake fluid,get a quart,won't need all of it but don't want to run out part way through. Do you know how to bleed brakes?
#115
ancient wizard...
Well, your advise sorta rules it out for me as a shade tree job, at least for now. I don't have an impact wrench, and largest socket I got is 31mm (got a 30 & 31 from some past use that I can't remember). There's lots of "locals" should be at DGRR that could point me to a reliable mechanic in the area. When you're in the stix, "local" takes on a new definition. 150 miles to doctor, good restaurant/store, etc, is common.
Deadblow/copper hammer for tapping flywheel free from eccentric shaft. Pilot bearing removal tool,possible to rent one from some auto parts stores. Pilot bearing/seal installer tool you can borrow from me when ready to do clutch job. Should be all you need in way of special tools.
Last edited by GSLSEforme; 04-18-17 at 10:42 AM.
#117
ancient wizard...
Understood,so you know,wasn't trying to scare you off doing this job. You just tackled complete exhaust R & R. Certain you could complete the clutch job,having a stand up type of lift is a big + imo. Not likely car will encounter catastrophic clutch issues going to DGRR and back if you're not beating on it so you can take that off list for completion for DGRR and do it later when you've assembled necessary parts and tools.
Having someone help you muscle gearbox out/in also big+. You have resources here for advice and direction and knowledge you'll gain will help you learn how the car is put together and how it works= source of pride you did it yourself. These cars in comparison to others and more modern cars are comparatively easy to work on.
Having someone help you muscle gearbox out/in also big+. You have resources here for advice and direction and knowledge you'll gain will help you learn how the car is put together and how it works= source of pride you did it yourself. These cars in comparison to others and more modern cars are comparatively easy to work on.
#118
I got the alternator, new pulley and belts on today and fired her up. Damn she sounds good. It's like a purr. I think engine area is actually more quiet now, as the original was sprouting leaks everywhere. I've still got her on the mountain, so no test drive, yet.
#121
ancient wizard...
Really shouldn't have changed that much from what was previously. EGI system in S E allows a small adjusrment to idle rpm. Target idle speed is 800 rpm,how far from that is it?
#123
ancient wizard...
Does it not have a fast idle when cold? Should start and run 1500-1800 rpm when cold,faster when colder & drop down to base idle speed@800 rpm. You know you have to depress & release gas pedal to set fast idle cam before starting when cold?
#124
ancient wizard...
There is an adjustment you can do to raise idle speed slightly. Will take pic of throttle body on mine to show what to adjust when get home and post,won't be til tomorrow afternoon though.
#125
That may be the problem - I didn't do the gas pedal thing. I figured that was just for cold weather starts, not any cold motor start. It was 70-some degrees yesterday, so figured not needed. I'll go out and start her here shortly and see what I got today. Thanks