Starting my TB change
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From: Southern Utah
I was all nervous too when i did mine a few weeks ago... Its a lot easier than everyone makes it sound. Its kinda overwhelming at first becasue of all the suff coming off the car... I had hardly anyparts leftover. what is your parts and tools check list?
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From: Forest Grove, Oregon
Originally Posted by Ed Hughes
Good luck! Take your time, and use the Pirtle checklist (there are a couple of errors, but common sense will tell you what to do-they're insignificant), you'll be fine.
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From: Bend, OR
Originally Posted by Shark Attack
I was all nervous too when i did mine a few weeks ago... Its a lot easier than everyone makes it sound. Its kinda overwhelming at first becasue of all the suff coming off the car... I had hardly anyparts leftover. what is your parts and tools check list?
The only thing I would change next time, is that I would spread the job over two days instead of one. 8 hours of non-stop bending over a 928 motor is too much for my back to handle. It does consume time, so be prepared to spend it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chilton Wisconsin
I agree with the sentiment already stated above. It can seem to be an intimidating job given all of the parts coming off, steps in the process, etc. but it is basically not difficult just time consuming and the guides discussed and this group as a backup should provide everything you need.
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From: Boulder Creek, CA
I'm in the middle of this myself, having just started today. I meant to start last Saturday, but Xmas, family, etc. has delayed it. Worst part was watching my Craftsman 1/2" long-handle ratchet flex like a piece of taffy when I put an extender on it for leverage. Burned up some of my day getting a serious breaker bar. Other than that, it's all just nuts & bolts... 
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From: Tampa Florida
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I have every tool I think i need and I started last night. I removed the Alt belt and started on the Air belt but I quite after I could not move the unit enough to slip the belt off. I like the Rad removal idea as said the rest is nuts and bolts. I am taking lots of pictures, plus baggies and a marker on each item removed.
I did not find a good write up on all the little things to remove so i hope I'm going at this in the correct order.
I did not find a good write up on all the little things to remove so i hope I'm going at this in the correct order.
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From: London, UK
Originally Posted by heinrich
let me offer the best advice I can.
remove your radiator
remove your radiator
