Transmission Replacement
05-16-2013, 11:50 AM
#121
Nordschleife Master
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05-16-2013, 12:00 PM
#122
Nordschleife Master
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Unbelievable !
Transmission filled. Ready to run engine and check function while on stands, and noted a small leak from the Left sided oil fill port.
I left both sealing rings bolt side of the union !
Now have to re-dissect the shift linkage to access.
Unbelievable !
Transmission filled. Ready to run engine and check function while on stands, and noted a small leak from the Left sided oil fill port.
I left both sealing rings bolt side of the union !
Now have to re-dissect the shift linkage to access.
Unbelievable !
As I was looking at things to line up my tools, I see I don't have much clearance. I hope I have enough to pull the bolt !
05-16-2013, 12:28 PM
#123
Nordschleife Master
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Hallelujah (or however it's spelt).
It was tight, but bolt it is now re-seated. The thought of disassembling, and lowering, because of one sealing ring would have been painful.
Hallelujah (or however it's spelt).
It was tight, but bolt it is now re-seated. The thought of disassembling, and lowering, because of one sealing ring would have been painful.
Hallelujah (or however it's spelt).
05-16-2013, 12:34 PM
#124
Instructor
I think of myself as a good amateur mechanic, but I don't think I would l have had the nerve to tackle what you did here. Something about laying on my back with a transmission above my head scares me. So, I am very impressed with what you've done.
Good luck with the final stages of assembly and with the test run. You obviously pay attention to every detail; I'm sure you'll be happy with the result.
Good luck with the final stages of assembly and with the test run. You obviously pay attention to every detail; I'm sure you'll be happy with the result.
05-16-2013, 12:59 PM
#125
Nordschleife Master
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I think of myself as a good amateur mechanic, but I don't think I would l have had the nerve to tackle what you did here. Something about laying on my back with a transmission above my head scares me. So, I am very impressed with what you've done.
Good luck with the final stages of assembly and with the test run. You obviously pay attention to every detail; I'm sure you'll be happy with the result.
Good luck with the final stages of assembly and with the test run. You obviously pay attention to every detail; I'm sure you'll be happy with the result.
I remember I had the same feeling with my first timing belt and top end jobs. I had no idea what I was doing at that time, but there were substantial resources to turn to for planning and doing the job(s). I have gotten better over time and more confident. I am a 51 year old quasi retired EM/Trauma Doc and I feel there is nothing that can't be done with the proper know how. My pastime with this car now is actually an interesting dynamic for me. I used to never bring my 'work' home intentionally as a desensitizing defense mechanism for many of the horrors and sadness that I would see. Working on the car, and doing some major things on it, allows me to bring 'home' my style and mantra outside of the workplace. Plus I like driving it. Well enough of the Dr Phil stuff, and no my pastime was not on the recommendation of a shrink !
05-16-2013, 02:24 PM
#127
Nordschleife Master
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Filled to, and stabilized at 20 deg mark. Letting it run to warm to the Min/Max lines while I write this.
I do note some water drips from both the seal joints at the pre-muffler. I seated them well. ?
I do note some water drips from both the seal joints at the pre-muffler. I seated them well. ?
05-16-2013, 06:00 PM
#130
Team Owner
Ok now go for a ride!
congrats on this project,
BTW got the old mounts thanks!
congrats on this project,
BTW got the old mounts thanks!
05-16-2013, 06:13 PM
#131
Nordschleife Master
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waiting for the riv nuts to arrive to finalize my belly pan aches and am going to clear the old coolant and get some G 05 in there. Also have to check my tension as part of the coming out of hibernation ritual. Then I'll get her off the stands.
Glad you got the parcel.
05-16-2013, 06:17 PM
#132
Rennlist Member
well done indeed.
did you take any pics of the project? Not looking for a play by play Dwayne epic but a few before and after would be nice to see
did you take any pics of the project? Not looking for a play by play Dwayne epic but a few before and after would be nice to see
05-16-2013, 06:19 PM
#133
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05-16-2013, 06:32 PM
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Craig, been following the saga....wow!. It looks like you will be on the road again.
Owls Head car and plane show is May 25/26. I think I'll be up in Maine, not sure which 928 ( silver 89 is up there now) but will probably try and get to the show.
Hopefully see you and the boys there.
Great thread and great job , you are a braver man than I for tackling that project.
Bob
Owls Head car and plane show is May 25/26. I think I'll be up in Maine, not sure which 928 ( silver 89 is up there now) but will probably try and get to the show.
Hopefully see you and the boys there.
Great thread and great job , you are a braver man than I for tackling that project.
Bob
05-16-2013, 07:00 PM
#135
Nordschleife Master
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Craig, been following the saga....wow!. It looks like you will be on the road again.
Owls Head car and plane show is May 25/26. I think I'll be up in Maine, not sure which 928 ( silver 89 is up there now) but will probably try and get to the show.
Hopefully see you and the boys there.
Great thread and great job , you are a braver man than I for tackling that project.
Bob
Owls Head car and plane show is May 25/26. I think I'll be up in Maine, not sure which 928 ( silver 89 is up there now) but will probably try and get to the show.
Hopefully see you and the boys there.
Great thread and great job , you are a braver man than I for tackling that project.
Bob
Unless something unexpected occurs, I should see you there again.