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Old 06-28-2003, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by banzaitoyota' date='Jun 28 2003, 01:45 PM
Ok 5:32 PM update...



Got started at 11:00 AM

14. Installed SPORT Booster and Master Cylinder

15. Removed midpipe/Cats

16. Removed Driveshaft

17. Removed Flexplate bolts

18. Removed Transmission

19. Removed Flexplate

20. Removed Shifter

21. Dummy-Fit of 5 Speed to check Mount Placement

22. Removed mounts from PARTS-BITCH with the PLASMA Cutter
What are you doing then on here?Your not done yet.You only just started the fun.GET TO WORK!!!!
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Old 06-28-2003, 05:21 PM
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Because I am getting cleaned up to take my wonderful charming and caring wife out to dinner
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Old 06-28-2003, 05:36 PM
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hey banzai, can you weigh the brake booster while you have it out?
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Old 06-28-2003, 06:03 PM
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Its already in the car...step 14
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Old 06-28-2003, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by banzaitoyota' date='Jun 28 2003, 11:03 PM
Its already in the car...step 14
ah bummer. I can weigh seva's t2 booster, no biggie.
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Old 06-28-2003, 11:57 PM
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i say he ends up looking like john. knocked out under the car
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Old 06-28-2003, 11:59 PM
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oh forgot to mention that we were working on a friends FD and someone dropped a socket and wrench down and hit him square between the eyes. opps it was funny though i had a hard time taking the pic. i could not stop laughin i was like john, hey john you ok i get down there and he is out cold. oppps
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Old 06-30-2003, 08:21 AM
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23. Removed excess metal from mounts and cleaned up

24. Positioned and marked mount location

25. Removed Tranny

26. Welded Mounts in

27. Installed new pilot bearing and seal

28. Installed Flywheel and clutch

29. Installed new Throw-out bearing



Wrestled with tranny 5 or 6 times trying to stab it in. Tranny jack adaptor from Harbor Freight BLOWS!!!!!. wiil attempt tranny stab again tonight.
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Old 06-30-2003, 09:44 AM
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So what are we up to in total hours? Who's still in the running? And what is the payout worth?
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Old 06-30-2003, 09:43 PM
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Success, a fresh start today and the tranny slid in like a greased pig!!!
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