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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Arrow Anyone in San gabriel Valley?

I'm a high school student and I am in dire need of help of installing my clutch in my car...


I am new to RX-7s, I don't have that many tools, I have a jack and stands...


Can anyone help me?
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Anyone?...
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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not from san gabriel but I believe a local auto shop will do, good luck
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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I rather learn.. thanks.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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If ur school offers auto mechanics,they should be able to give u a hand...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CHINX74RX2
If ur school offers auto mechanics,they should be able to give u a hand...
Unfortunately they do not :[

Well it's fine, I got the clutch in, it's just not aligned correctly so the tranny doesn't go in good enough (an inch away from it) :[
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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use the rocking method...tighten up all the bolts in a star pattern and it will close...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I hope you used a alignment tool when you put the clutch on or you might as well start over using one. If ya did, try jacking up the front of the motor a bit. It should fall in. If not pm me and I can see when i can get out that way.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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he didn't have an alignment tool when he did the swap...I think he eye balled it to the best who could which put him where he is at right now...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by teddyrx2
he didn't have an alignment tool when he did the swap...I think he eye balled it to the best who could which put him where he is at right now...
bingo.

Charlie said he's going to come out tomorrow around 2:30 in the after noon and we're getting to get this thing done finally.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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thats good man...keep us posted and and let us know what happens...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Will do!

Thanks!
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Looks like I am gonna go solo on it.
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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what high school? san gabriel high c/o 07
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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I'm at Glen A. Wilson, same one Fergie went to.
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