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Post by jwagner on Jul 12, 2015 0:42:14 GMT
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Post by dietcoke on Jul 12, 2015 1:32:11 GMT
I have a press but it's exceedingly difficult due to the shape of the control arms to use it. I ended up using a vise for half and a torch for half. |
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Post by golden86 on Jul 12, 2015 17:21:32 GMT
I just used my 12 ton Harbor freight press to do all the rear suspension bushings. It was easy and took all of 30 min. The arms don't fit in the press in the traditional way, so I had to improvise and go through the other side to press them out.   I'm not sure if I going to get to the front set today, depends if I want to be productive on this beautiful Sunday. |
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Post by jon on Jul 12, 2015 18:34:51 GMT
I got a hydraulic gear puller from Harbor Freight after burning out a few of them. It worked, but took everything the puller had to get them!
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Post by golden86 on Jul 14, 2015 23:19:57 GMT
Just ordered the sport kit tonight from Flyin Miata. Kinda scary hearing the grand total of over $8k, but I know it will be worth it.
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Post by jon on Jul 15, 2015 0:23:37 GMT
It will be!
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Post by dietcoke on Jul 15, 2015 0:55:55 GMT
I just used my 12 ton Harbor freight press to do all the rear suspension bushings. It was easy and took all of 30 min. The arms don't fit in the press in the traditional way, so I had to improvise and go through the other side to press them out. I'm not sure if I going to get to the front set today, depends if I want to be productive on this beautiful Sunday. Great idea using a through bolt. |
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Post by golden86 on Jul 18, 2015 0:45:24 GMT
Pulled the tranny off today just to get a head start on the clutch replacement. It looks to me that the previous owner really liked to ride the clutch, plenty of hot spots. I will be replacing it with a lightweight flywheel, and I'm not quite sure what clutch to get. I plan to turbo the car in the future, but I also don't want to spend an arm and a leg on the FM happy meal. Does anybody have another less expensive option, or is the happy meal the best to go with? I also found a nice leak at the rear main seal, so that's on the list to get fixed. While I'm doing that I might as well redo the oil pan, too.   |
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Post by JIDiesel on Jul 18, 2015 13:45:09 GMT
Look into ACT or Exedy for clutches and flywheels.
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Post by gwnwar on Jul 18, 2015 16:28:51 GMT
If the pan is not leaking leave it alone..It is a PIA to remove it is glued/sealed to block with a oil pan baffle between them.. If you have to remove it, remove all bolts and there is a spot on both side toward the rear were you put in a large screwdriver and pry/twist it apart..
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Post by golden86 on Jul 18, 2015 17:28:54 GMT
If the pan is not leaking leave it alone..It is a PIA to remove it is glued/sealed to block with a oil pan baffle between them.. If you have to remove it, remove all bolts and there is a spot on both side toward the rear were you put in a large screwdriver and pry/twist it apart.. too late  I just pulled it off less than 10 min ago. your right, it is a pain, its not the oil pan itself, its the baffle that wouldn't come off. I needed a break from it since its almost 100 degrees outside, I might finish it up later. |
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Post by gwnwar on Jul 18, 2015 18:37:51 GMT
Putty knife tapped along the block try not to bend.. Get a cheap box fan from Walmart and a cooler of water.
were are you located..about 100 here in NW Arkansas too..
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Post by golden86 on Jul 18, 2015 19:41:13 GMT
Putty knife tapped along the block try not to bend.. Get a cheap box fan from Walmart and a cooler of water. were are you located..about 100 here in NW Arkansas too.. I'm in Chicago. I finished the rear main seal, and I started cleaning up the pan and windage tray. There are a ton of surfaces to clean just for an oil pan seal. I'm also in the process of cleaning the engine, does anybody know a VERY strong engine degreaser? I have tons of oil build up, and its a huge pain scrubbing it off. |
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Post by gwnwar on Jul 18, 2015 20:49:37 GMT
Gunk original..Simple Green.. Orange Citrus cleaner from Home Depot..
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Post by golden86 on Jul 19, 2015 19:55:02 GMT
I tried to cheat today. I wanted to use my 1/2" torque wrench (since its the only torque wrench I own) that's rated down to 10 ft/lbs. My thought was, "If the wrench it rated at 10 ft/lbs, it should have no problem going down to 8 ft/lbs... whats 2 ft/lbs anyway". Well, my wrench does NOT go down to 8 ft/lbs based off the broken test bolt I just snapped off in the block.  Lucky for me I had a trusty set of locking pliers and it came right out. But now I need to source a very odd bolt size to replace the broken one. I also get to buy a new tool, a 1/4 torque wrench for all the tiny jobs.  I really wanted to button up the block today, but that will have to wait till later this week. |
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