3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

How long to take off the UIM?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:57 PM
  #1  
XxMerlinxX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Team Benjos Captain
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,720
Likes: 1
From: Greenwood/Hartsville, SC.
How long to take off the UIM?

I want to change out a solenoid but I don't know if I have enough light left. Generally how much time does it take?
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:00 PM
  #2  
bdennis's Avatar
Who Dey?
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati
It takes me about 5 minutes. But, I've done it quite a few times. Don't rush it though. I'd wait.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:24 PM
  #3  
Mahjik's Avatar
Mr. Links
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 27,595
Likes: 43
From: Kansas City, MO
Arrow

http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=63&mnu=5
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 06:40 PM
  #4  
FallenCho's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 496
Likes: 0
From: NV
If you are talking one of the solenoids in the rats nest then good luck with that. You will need a good day and extra vacuum lines to get the job done and lots of patience and finesse.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 07:48 PM
  #5  
XxMerlinxX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Team Benjos Captain
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,720
Likes: 1
From: Greenwood/Hartsville, SC.
Alright, what size vacuum hose will I need? I've never bought it before, but I'm assuming it comes in different sizes?
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 09:03 PM
  #6  
Mahjik's Avatar
Mr. Links
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 27,595
Likes: 43
From: Kansas City, MO
Most of the lines under the UIM are 4mm (or 3.5mm depending on the brand of hose).
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:44 AM
  #7  
Brent Dalton's Avatar
Sua Sponte
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (31)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,125
Likes: 9
From: Germany
If you use the write up, it shouldn't take more than a couple of hours at the most. One thing to watch out for... when you put the UIM back on, there is one hose that can get pinched closed if you are not watching what you are doing. It is right in the middle and you will know which one once you start putting it back on. This happened to me the very first time I ever pulled one off and put it back on. It caused it to smoke like crazy and run like crap. Just trying to look out for a brother
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 03:29 PM
  #8  
XxMerlinxX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Team Benjos Captain
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,720
Likes: 1
From: Greenwood/Hartsville, SC.
Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that. Just gotta wait for that hose to get in now.
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2007 | 01:40 AM
  #9  
namasan's Avatar
i forgot i own an FD
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
From: portlandia OR USA
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=63&mnu=5

anybody have this link working?? I've got to replace my charge control solenoid. Not looking forward to it. What else do I need to remove once I get the UIM off?
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2007 | 08:47 PM
  #10  
jmadams74's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 526
Likes: 5
From: Atlanta
Not sure what solenoids you are replacing but you might want to look at the attached. . .
https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-center-69/gb-custom-solenoid-replacement-447238/
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2007 | 11:39 PM
  #11  
pinkrx7's Avatar
fadedvr=pink
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento,CA
takes me about 18 minutes. tps connector is half of that time..
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:26 PM
  #12  
yuichiror's Avatar
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,506
Likes: 0
From: Hampton, Va
Here's Robinette's how to on removing the UIM:
http://robrobinette.com/manifold.htm
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2007 | 03:15 PM
  #13  
HKNY's Avatar
Thou Shall Search
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 462
Likes: 0
From: NY
it takes on average 10 mins if you take your time.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bauer778
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
10
Nov 4, 2015 04:42 PM
ZacMan
Build Threads
4
Sep 19, 2015 09:20 PM
Monsterbox
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
5
Sep 11, 2015 03:29 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:36 AM.