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[Bitter]

I've had nice luck with Redline LWSP blended 50/50 with ATF in an older Mazda box that had some syncro issues when hot, the straight ATF specc'd for it got too thin and they'd get hard to shift between gears unless you shifted super slowly, the LWSP added some stickiness to the fluid which increases stick-tion for the synchros to keeps things all moving and shifting nicely with out any grinding and without making it hard to shift when cold. If you have syncro issues try blending in some LWSP to make the fluid stickier.

[JoaoPRSousa]

1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

 

 

That hurt...

[bcredeur97]

19 hours ago, vetali said:

99% of the honda wheel bearings I've done have been because of noise and had no play. If the noise changes with road surface change then its a tire noise. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-1069-Socket-Set-17mm/dp/B01LDFUZOG/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=crankshaft+bolt+socket&qid=1561312211&s=gateway&sr=8-6 and I'd just get a decent battery 1/2 inch impact. Never have issues with honda crank bolts using that socket set. I think that gen of engines used 19mm bolts, older ones had 17mm. Not sure though. Doesn't have ABS so its an easy belt to do. 

Unfortunately a lot of "decent" battery impacts are only 300-450 ft-lbs looks like. Z expensive ones supposedly are 750ft-lbs and higher. I'm surprised the corded ones are so low. HF has a corded one that they claim is 1050 ft-lbs, but if you look on the spec sheet it's only 300 lol.

I'd be risking the engine again but I'm considering calling a local shop and ask if they can blast it off for me and put it back on as loose as is comfortable for me to just get back home and break it off myself. They prob wouldn't want to do it tho.. wouldn't be giving them business

 

ETCG used a IR2135 with 120PSI.. (and a nice socket) I can find these things used on ebay for $80 which is tempting. (also I kind of need an air compressor anyway right? how else am I supposed to fill tires and stuff at home?)

Or I could just get that tool to hold the crankshaft in place along with some strong socket extensions and use my jack handle as a cheater bar and hope that works... also I work at a desk all day and don't work out. So i'm not the strongest man.

 

idk what to do.. spending $300 in tools for one job that I wont do again for another 100k miles seems stupid

[RevoltTrain]

3 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Unfortunately a lot of "decent" battery impacts are only 300-450 ft-lbs looks like. Z expensive ones supposedly are 750ft-lbs and higher. I'm surprised the corded ones are so low. HF has a corded one that they claim is 1050 ft-lbs, but if you look on the spec sheet it's only 300 lol.

I'd be risking the engine again but I'm considering calling a local shop and ask if they can blast it off for me and put it back on as loose as is comfortable for me to just get back home and break it off myself. They prob wouldn't want to do it tho.. wouldn't be giving them business

 

ETCG used a IR2135 with 120PSI.. (and a nice socket) I can find these things used on ebay for $60 which is tempting.

Or I could just get that tool to hold the crankshaft in place along with some strong socket extensions and use my jack handle as a cheater bar and hope that works...

 

idk what to do.. spending $300 in tools for one job that I wont do again for another 100k miles seems stupid

A good impact is always handy to have. It's something I'd always recommend to spend some good money on, same thing with electric ratchets

[Real_PhillBert]

4 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

idk what to do.. spending $300 in tools for one job that I wont do again for another 100k miles seems stupid

 

*slowly puts sheet over the hydraulic press in the corner*

 

Seriously, buy the tools, you'll use them more than you think. 

[bcredeur97]

21 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

 

*slowly puts sheet over the hydraulic press in the corner*

 

Seriously, buy the tools, you'll use them more than you think. 

I need a garage door to hide said tools

[Real_PhillBert]

16 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

I need a garage door to hide said tools

Baby steps haha.

[vetali]

51 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Unfortunately a lot of "decent" battery impacts are only 300-450 ft-lbs looks like. Z expensive ones supposedly are 750ft-lbs and higher. I'm surprised the corded ones are so low. HF has a corded one that they claim is 1050 ft-lbs, but if you look on the spec sheet it's only 300 lol.

I'd be risking the engine again but I'm considering calling a local shop and ask if they can blast it off for me and put it back on as loose as is comfortable for me to just get back home and break it off myself. They prob wouldn't want to do it tho.. wouldn't be giving them business

 

ETCG used a IR2135 with 120PSI.. (and a nice socket) I can find these things used on ebay for $80 which is tempting. (also I kind of need an air compressor anyway right? how else am I supposed to fill tires and stuff at home?)

Or I could just get that tool to hold the crankshaft in place along with some strong socket extensions and use my jack handle as a cheater bar and hope that works... also I work at a desk all day and don't work out. So i'm not the strongest man.

 

idk what to do.. spending $300 in tools for one job that I wont do again for another 100k miles seems stupid

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2763-20-2-Inch-Torque-Friction/dp/B00GFUA6O4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3SIGPTIL9F31Q&keywords=milwaukee+1%2F2+inch+impact+wrench&qid=1561385152&s=gateway&sprefix=milwaukee+1%2F2+inch+%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

 

Doesn't struggle at all on honda crank bolts. 

[Real_PhillBert]

26 minutes ago, vetali said:

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2763-20-2-Inch-Torque-Friction/dp/B00GFUA6O4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3SIGPTIL9F31Q&keywords=milwaukee+1%2F2+inch+impact+wrench&qid=1561385152&s=gateway&sprefix=milwaukee+1%2F2+inch+%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

 

Doesn't struggle at all on honda crank bolts. 

I have the big Dewalt one, as all of my cordless tools are Dewalt, and it's never been stopped. It'll either remove the bolt, or break it off if you really give her hell, but the bolt isn't staying. 

[bimmerman]

My Dewalt impacts have only struggled when air impacts struggled, eg the E36s rear wheel bearing nut. Other than that, they've been phenomenal.

 

Ideal world, get these:

1/2 big honking battery impact (for when you need the uggaduggas)

3/8 battery impact (everything else)

3/8 electric ratchet

1/4 low profile electric ratchet  (header nuts)

 

Can do damn near anything with those four.

 

Also lights. I use the dewalt lights far more than I ever expected.

 

Unrelated: not my best driving or best lap at Laguna, but if you like glorious loud engine noises, here ya go. CSL airboxed S54 swapped E36. Tires were DONE.

 

 

[JoaoPRSousa]

4 hours ago, bimmerman said:

Unrelated: not my best driving or best lap at Laguna, but if you like glorious loud engine noises, here ya go. CSL airboxed S54 swapped E36. Tires were DONE.

 

Oh yes

How's the car doing? Also, ever considered an M-Tech II steering wheel?

That part in the end when the Challenger was trying to pull on you but you were like, nah-ah boi

[chaozbandit]

@MEC-777 There is officially a Holden Maloo in our wonderful province.

 

 

https://www.rightdrive.ca/vehicle/2001-hsv-maloo-supercharged-1749/

[bimmerman]

6 hours ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

Oh yes

How's the car doing? Also, ever considered an M-Tech II steering wheel?

That part in the end when the Challenger was trying to pull on you but you were like, nah-ah boi

I've thought about a different wheel, but there has always been something higher priority. Currently needs a bit of dent removal, then new tires & brake pads, then halo seat + cage + add lightness, then fenders + 295 or 315s + purple crack. The wagon wheel is ugly but it does steer the car, replacement will be something with a quick release.

 

The pair of challengers kept blowing sound, it was quite amusing actually.

 

Had some fun chasing / sliding down a nascar thing at Thunderhill the weekend before. Exhaust is mic'd this time.

 

[bimmerman]

On 6/21/2019 at 10:33 AM, xreaperx22 said:

my Dream Car:

Porsche GT2 RS with the Weissach package!

This was at Buttonwillow over memorial day weekend. Guy was not pussyfooting around in it either. Temp plates and already covered in tire rubber goobers. Doing it right!

 

and from the same day, bonus of my car lifting the inside wheel, because took the rally line

[GDRRiley]

On 6/23/2019 at 11:10 AM, bcredeur97 said:

I agree. just too hard to find with a manual lol.
 

finding one or a TLX for my J type swap is going to be hard.

[GDRRiley]

I've got to get and finally do an oil change. I'm just going to get my usual castrol with whatever decent filter is on sale.

Should I run standard GTX or GTX high mileage? 

 

my poor 2000 Civic EX is going to hit 63,000 at the start of july.

A few weeks after I'm going to hand it to my shop for a full inspection and most likely a brakes change given that at around 58 thousand last year it was coming up on due.

[Wauthar]

I've started a new 'project', got myself a new engine (1300cc, dual port) for my Beetle. It needs a thorough cleaning and some new seals, but if it's done I'll be going from 34hp to 44!

[bcredeur97]

3 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

I've got to get and finally do an oil change. I'm just going to get my usual castrol with whatever decent filter is on sale.

Should I run standard GTX or GTX high mileage? 

 

my poor 2000 Civic EX is going to hit 63,000 at the start of july.

A few weeks after I'm going to hand it to my shop for a full inspection and most likely a brakes change given that at around 58 thousand last year it was coming up on due.

63k? Not even broke in yet lol. 

 

Just run a synthetic oil of your choice and if brakes need to be done, brakes need to be done. Look at the pads or trust your mechanic to look at them for u

[Mr.Dingle]

1 hour ago, Wauthar said:

I've started a new 'project', got myself a new engine (1300cc, dual port) for my Beetle. It needs a thorough cleaning and some new seals, but if it's done I'll be going from 34hp to 44!

Weber conversion ?

[Wauthar]

Just now, Mr.Dingle said:

Weber conversion ?

No, I'll keep everything stock for now. I took the picture during my disassembly process, the oil and grease you see there could well be 40 years old  

[iDeFecZx]

4 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

I've got to get and finally do an oil change. I'm just going to get my usual castrol with whatever decent filter is on sale.

Should I run standard GTX or GTX high mileage? 

 

my poor 2000 Civic EX is going to hit 63,000 at the start of july.

A few weeks after I'm going to hand it to my shop for a full inspection and most likely a brakes change given that at around 58 thousand last year it was coming up on due.

My type R has done more miles than that

63k is nothing

[Mr.Dingle]

2 minutes ago, Wauthar said:

No, I'll keep everything stock for now. I took the picture during my disassembly process, the oil and grease you see there could well be 40 years old  

Fair enough ...

 

Dual weber and stroker kit you know you want it 

[Wauthar]

6 minutes ago, Mr.Dingle said:

Fair enough ...

 

Dual weber and stroker kit you know you want it 

Dual Weber is of course the ultimate form of badassery, I know.

 

Maybe some time in the future, I now have the possibility for upgrades! My current 1200 block is quite limited. 

[Mr.Dingle]

23 minutes ago, Wauthar said:

Dual Weber is of course the ultimate form of badassery, I know.

 

Maybe some time in the future, I now have the possibility for upgrades! My current 1200 block is quite limited. 

Wont allow embedding sadly.. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xX2tcw9uRg&t=1s

 

[JoaoPRSousa]

11 hours ago, bimmerman said:

This was at Buttonwillow over memorial day weekend. Guy was not pussyfooting around in it either. Temp plates and already covered in tire rubber goobers. Doing it right!

 

Now that's a proper owner for the car