When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Nice! You’ve got the Quick Jack and a nice setup! You’re taking on quite a job. Make sure you get your exercise so you stay calm and focused.
Thanks! The QuickJack has been fantastic. Highly recommend to folks who are frustrated with floor jack & stands.
Work is going slowly due to a variety of factors, but I’ve enjoyed every minute despite having to put the braces back on a couple of times to put the car back on the ground. 🙄😁
Other than the fact that it makes for easier oil changes, the primary reason is that it eliminates the bypass and ensures that 100% of the oil is filtered and nothing can go back into the engine. It's common for the bypass which is located in the bottom of the plastic housing to open at cold start and allow debris that settles in the bottom of the filter to go into the engine.
Progress! RMS is definitely seeping oil. I may swap that out too before I close it back up.
I’m currently working on fabricating the cam locking tools, after which point I will do the actual bearing swap. Clutch is low but still has some life left in it. I’m trying to avoid dumping too much money into this before I know if the engine will survive, so I’m probably going to leave that for another day. 🤞🤞
I'm considering doing my own IMS bearing replacement. How difficult was it to get to where you are now?
Not difficult, just time consuming because I’m learning as I go. But I enjoy it, and I’m in no rush, so 🤷♂️ it’s great!
Tips:
QuickJack has been fantastic
I tried leaving the axles attached to the wheels because I had trouble getting the axle nuts off. They were ridiculously tight. Don’t - it’s too much in the way while trying to drop the trans. Get an impact rated 32mm socket and long extension from harbor freight. Use a cheater bar on your breaker bar. Support the socket ext with a jack stand.
Expect exhaust removal to be a pain. Trans jack was helpful to get the muffler off.
I ordered the 5000TL Quick Jack a few days ago. Should I get those taller adapters shown in your picture? Those are the SUV adapters. Right? Do you come up some on the jack without those and then put the car on a floor jack and put those adapters on? I'm assuming theres' not enough clearance to have the adapter and jack in place at the beginning.
I ordered the 5000TL Quick Jack a few days ago. Should I get those taller adapters shown in your picture? Those are the SUV adapters. Right? Do you come up some on the jack without those and then put the car on a floor jack and put those adapters on? I'm assuming theres' not enough clearance to have the adapter and jack in place at the beginning.
I decided to use the SUV adapters to get a bit more clearance for working under the car, but they’re not strictly necessary to get the trans out. You’re right, they’re too tall to use with the car on the ground. I just lifted the car with the standard blocks and slid those big landscaping blocks under each tire, then lowered, switched to the adapters and back up.
03-15-2023, 10:40 PM
