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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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O! and new HID's
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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took her for a lap around hagg lake. nice drive, roads kinda iffy in spots though.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RW-7
I finally installed the new trans after I got it cleaned up. It went in like butta nice and smooth. got it all bolted up. Started fine. Went to engage the clutch and either I have a bad release bearing or fork, or the slave is not engaging it all the way. It is making an aweful spinning/grinding sound from that area when I release the clutch.
NAPA had a slave in stock so I will try that and see if I get enough pressure to engage the clutch fully. Could be because I have an upgraded Pressure plate. We will see...
Really want to get it on the road now that I have title tags and registration.
Turns out I had a turbo clutch disc and NA trans and everything else. Dunno how it got it there. Was to big for the pressure plate even. Going out to install the proper one now.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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partially welded up the header and presilencer. Now I'm headed off to the track with the fam.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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primered both front fenders yesterday, block sanded today then went to car show/meet in buds 55 cameo show truck
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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i rallied the living !@#$ outta my FC today! it was awesome!
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Almost done tacking all stuff together.
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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installed the 720's yesterday, fixed a vacuum leak at an oil injector also. found out why my clutch is acting up. the bleeder is leaking. so it loses pressure fast. I have to pull it off the ground and force it out of gear from time to time. I bought some new bleeders hopefully one fits. it was an assorted pack.

Anyone know the thread pitch and size of the bleeder on the slave cylinder?
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jinxed4dub
Anyone know the thread pitch and size of the bleeder on the slave cylinder?
why not just replace the thing insteaed.looks like its less than 20 bucks at napa



well today i fixed the big block off plate vacuum leak. was a big one. then replaced the rad hose and belt that were taken out in the snapping of my alt belt last night.
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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drifted snake hill a few runs
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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primered / guide coat door and both fenders sunday. block sanded door almost straight now.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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i checked the oil and checked the oil pan on my fd for leaks
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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removed Throttlebody, UIM, LIM, Rats Nest, airpump, alternator, drained oil and coolant, Fixed broken driver door handle, window and lock...but i think i broke the alarm.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Seoul Seven
removed Throttlebody, UIM, LIM, Rats Nest, airpump, alternator, drained oil and coolant, Fixed broken driver door handle, window and lock...but i think i broke the alarm.
Don't worry about that. The factory alarm sucks *** anyways. The only time mine has gone off is either when I'm trying to get into it with the key or when it's sitting there by it self.... + has been for several hours/days... That thing is a piece of ****.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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polished and waxed!!!!

ordered fmic and battery relocation. yayy
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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ha. yea same. I unlocked the door with my key. Opened it and the alarm went off.

It wouldnt even turn off after puting my key into the ignition.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Helped a buddy get his FC running. Shared a couple good laughs. Now back to my regularly scheduled programing. Finish the FB.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Been tryin for 3 days to get the flywheel nut off the repu motor, no joy yet. Went to Tacoma screw and got a piece of thick channel and drilled a couple holes in it to mount to flywheel and brace the motor, I'll try again in a bit. Still have the damned plugs stuck in the rear housing though, haven't located a thin walled spark plug socket yet to get em out. OMP on the 13b in my fb is still puking oil, gotta get new omp lines or go premix soon. I did get the Dellorto dialed in though, my mileage is much better too! But the flywheel is all chewed up and if I try to give her any serious pedal it just starts slipping.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Hey Ray I just use a piece of 4 inch wide flat steel with a 1/4 inch hole on it to trap one of the Dowels on the flywheel. Then I use a pressure plate bolt or another dowel to keep it from spinning. Then I use a 4 foot long pipe on the 3/4 inch drive socket to give me some leverage.

Also use a large rubber mallet to beat of the flywheel face to gt the flywheel off. Just leave the large nut on a couple of turns to keet the FW from tuning into a ninja star. lol. (Thanks Kettleman!) Support the front pully with a chunck of wood to save your thrust bearings.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Thanks Jesus, I'm using a similar manner. Damn socket has that bevel on the inner side, so I'm having a hard time keeping it from popping off under pressure. Gonna try using a sand bag propped against it and see if that helps. This sucker is really on there.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Well the other day I swooped up this Full Racing Beat RevII exhaust for a sweet 3 bills...

Before.. just a little dirty



After, shined up nice and perty...



Now I just gotta swap it on. Hopefully today or this weekend. Going to be nice and quiet. sleeper.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Bye bye breaker bar

Originally Posted by installer67
Thanks Jesus, I'm using a similar manner. Damn socket has that bevel on the inner side, so I'm having a hard time keeping it from popping off under pressure. Gonna try using a sand bag propped against it and see if that helps. This sucker is really on there.

Well, I'm going into town it seems to buy another breaker bar. Seems my trusty Proto wasn't up to the task. This is one stubborn bitch! Check it out.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Definitely need a 3/4 inch drive for insurance!! lol.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Free at last!!!!!!!!!!!! With me holding the motor, via channel bar, and a cheater on a new 3/4 breaker bar, 4 jumps from my neighbor on the bar and "snap!" it came loose. Woo Hoo!
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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MY nissan powered FC is now intercooled!!
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