jtalar

Can someone let me know how the oil filler tube comes out of a 12a?

13x

brute force, are you still plugging away on the wifeys car?

why are you trying to get it out anyway?

jtalar

Still plugging away at the Sugar Mommas car, I would like to get it out so it doesn't get damaged if I accidently roll the engine.

wesmcbride

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tap it lightly with a rubber mallet while pulling it.

13x

^ go with how wesmcbride suggested

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

be gentle when tapping with the mallet. i would not reccomend tapping on the vent tube. a little heat also will help.

jtalar

Thanks everyone, any trick on removing the flywheel nut?

KansasCityREPU

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What is your purpose for removing the flywheel nut? I ask because depending on what your doing, there might be other steps you want to take first.

jtalar

I am tearing the engine apart to see if it is salvageable

13x

there is a flywheel stopper allowing you to use a breaker bar but hitting with a strong 1/2 air gun to me is the easiest

jtalar

13X, where do I obtain this stopper?

13x

I use the airgun but would assume these guys have the stopper (I'm sure that's not the correct name lol) Here The flywheel nut is large I honestly don't have the socket but borrow it when needed because I keep forgetting to buy it lol

KansasCityREPU

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Make sure to remove the front pulley bolt in the eccentric shaft before removing the flywheel nut then. An impact gun is your friend. When removing the flywheel, once the nut is loose, spin the nut on a few threads then use a 3lb hammer to tap around the flywheel (not hitting the teeth). This will free the flywheel from the shaft.

jtalar

On order, thanks 13X

jtalar

Thanks Kansas, I already have the front cover off and all accessories, just trying to get the flywheel off so I can split the case, Oh and does anyone have a photo of the drain plug for the engine coolant? I still hear fluid sloshing around inside the engine.

KansasCityREPU

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On the drivers side center iron at the bottom is a small bolt for the engine drain plug.

jtalar

Thanks again!!

13x

glad to see you haven't given up on this ... figured as you had been off the radar it was probable that another first gen had been pushed aside or worse ... went to the boneyard

wesmcbride

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The flywheel nut can be a pain even with the stopper and breaker bar/socket method. I just took mine off and it required 200lbs hanging from the breaker bar and 300lbs holding the exhaust header to get it off without having the engine rotate.

jtalar

Still plugging away, I have been painstakenly trying to locate interior parts etc. Plus the fact that the entire car was riddled with black widows and brown recluse, which after stirring them up, they sought haven in the garage. I am hoping the 12A that is in it can be rebuilt, if not I will be looking for other alternatives like a 13B or possibly turbo II drivetrain. Noted wesmcbride, it looks like a PITA........

Siraniko

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U dont need a flywheel stoper if u have a strong impact.gun

13x

^ thats what I am saying brap brap brap brap brrrrrssss it's off wooot wooot

steve84GS TII

I once heated a flywheel nut with a propane torch (for a reasonable,safe time) to soften the loc-tite and was able to pop it loose with chisel and hammer. Im sure thats not the norm,but I was in a pinch and hey,it worked! Not on my engine,so there was no telling who or how the nut was run down, when it was assembled.

jtalar

Finally got the damn nut off, now the flywheel is stuck on there, this is turning out to be a friggin nightmare!!!! Tried heat, no luck, tried puller, no luck, now I have a slide hammer and my damn arms are plumb wore out, and it still won't budge!! I'm guessing that this is all original and prolly abused, hope the engine internals are ok, or I'm screwed.....

NCross

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Pb blaster and a long crow bar alternating from one side the opposite. It will take a bit to get it loose.