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 Jan 5, 2006 - 12:44 AM
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alright i have all the parts i need for my 5sfte project. any heads up about anything i should know about before starting? what were some main trouble spots? and what should i look out for?
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Jan 5, 2006 - 12:47 AM
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on the injectors make sure u seat them properly and they all have good seals.
on taking off the manifold try your best not to strip any bolts. goodluck man. its fun. -------------------- |
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Jan 5, 2006 - 12:48 AM
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Oil relocation kit....either watch were u run the hoses...or get metal braided cuz if it gets to close to the exaust manafold, ull melt it. (melt the rubber hoses...someone on here did it)
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Jan 5, 2006 - 1:45 AM
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QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jan 5, 2006 - 5:48 AM) [snapback]374712[/snapback] Oil relocation kit....either watch were u run the hoses...or get metal braided cuz if it gets to close to the exaust manafold, ull melt it. (melt the rubber hoses...someone on here did it) lol that someone was me hahaahaha Oil and smoke everywhere. Leaked oil on the street.....did my part in polluting the environment. |
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Jan 5, 2006 - 8:10 AM
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please..PLEASE..use good couplers and hose clamps, and get them TIGHT...or they will leak.
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Jan 5, 2006 - 10:56 AM
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after installation check for oil leaks, coolant leaks, exhaust leaks etc... teflon tape watever is needed, make sure everything's nice and tight. good luck with your installation.
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Jan 5, 2006 - 12:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 16, '04 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
make sure the oil pan is put on right other wise it will leak too.
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Jan 6, 2006 - 2:11 AM
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well today was definitely not a good day. barely ne progress made due to a bolt head actually coming off. its one of the three bolts holding the downpipe to the exhaust. the head came off and all there is left is thread. but the thread is still tightly holding the downpipe to the thread. not sure how to get it off. hopefully tommorow will be a better day
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Jan 6, 2006 - 11:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '04 From New York City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
which bolt are you talking about? the one from the stock 3s downpipe or the one from the 5sfe?
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Jan 6, 2006 - 12:27 PM
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one from the 5sfe. the head actually broke off so theres no way to get a ratchet on it. barely enough thread showing to even get a vice on it, but not enough so that you can turn it. not sure how to get that off decided to bolt everything back up and put the project on hold for a week..to get a couple things and since i need the car starting on sunday again. next weekend is a 3 day weekend so hopefully ill be able to get it done then.
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Jan 6, 2006 - 4:08 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
LOTS of PB plaster, a little heat, and a GOOD pair of vice grips.
and if that dont work, just cut thru the flange with a sawzall. your gonna need a new b-pipe welded up anyway to mate to the 3s downpipe. This post has been edited by presure2: Jan 6, 2006 - 4:10 PM -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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