DrLeadFoot Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Did a little bit of work on the car but need to get into the office and do some work and get paid! Removing the rear main seal. Slide hammer'd it out. New rear main installed. I put a thin layer of black RTV sealant on the outside and some oil on the inside. All torqued down to 80ft/lbs per UUC instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 lol at the ziptie method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Excited to hear how the twin disc feels driving. Genius design. Sent from my potato phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'm all about those ties!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I ordered my last bit of parts that should be here Wednesday. Tomorrow I will get the clutch bolted up and move my attention to the trans and prep it for install. Shift fork, brass pivot thing, new reverse switch and plug and wiring that goes with that. I've never had reverse lights! Turbo t3 gasket needs to be replaced. Any recommendations on a good one? I don't see why I couldn't get this on the road by this weekend. Once it is under its own power I'm taking it to Dan the Exhaust Man's shop right away and having the e36 twin diff mount cover installed (if someone will take my money!). Also need to take some material off of my blow-off valve spring to stop the fluttering. /rambling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Got the clutch on, loc-tit'd and torqued. Got a snap-on torque wrench. LOVE IT Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Looks nice!!!!! Cant wait to see it back in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Getting close! I need to look up how to prep the trans for install. Where to grease and with what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 How much did the torque wrench run you? I need to invest in a quality one like that=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 How much did the torque wrench run you? I need to invest in a quality one like that=) It was around $480 with a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I prepped the trans for install last night. Took some 0W oil and sloshed it around in the trans to flush it out a bit. Here are the results of the first and second flushes.First go.About half as much debris on the second round.My custom trans stand.After this I tired to get the trans in but could only get past the first clutch disk. I need to pull the pressure plate and re-align the disks while slightly applying upward pressure during tightening. This should solve the issue and if not I'll get my buddy over to muscle it in. #getthebillytool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 What is the part on the left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 What is the part on the left? The brass clutch fork pivot pin? and the metal wire piece is what hold the fork tight against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Had to take the pressure plate off and re-align the clutch disks after wrestling with the trans and not getting it to the honey hole. I had a couple buddies swing by for some beers, NCAA ball and a little wrenching.Melted the red loc-tite to remove the nuts when the studs came out. Reinstalled the studs with blue loc-tite and snugged them in. We then cleaned up the threads with a wire brush and a pick for the install.After a ton of finessing she popped in! B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I dig the pretty pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I dig the pretty pics Thanks! This new lens makes me look like a pro. I am heading down to Chicago for an e30 spring meet up this Saturday with my e30. On the 6-8 hour to-do list that will get me on the road: - shift linkage, evo3 short shifter and Dssr - trans mount with stock e21 bushings - driveshaft - take e36 CSB off and install new e30 OEM CSB. - install diff - install new OEM drivers door b-pillar latch and make it workable (door currently does not shut). - install new t3 gasket on the turbo. The current one blew out. - DRIVE!!!! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Took a wire wheel to my drive shaft to clean off the rust and put a coat of rust treatment on it. Flat black rattle can to come tomorrow.Getting my linkage ready for the Evo3 shifter.Popped the turbo off.To fix thisNew drivers latch and torx bolts mounted.Is this my Central Locking Unit that has the internals exposed?Any idea where this wire/plug goes?What about this white/red wire? In drivers kick panel.Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have a silly question. Will sanding and painting the driveshaft affect it's balance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have a silly question. Will sanding and painting the driveshaft affect it's balance? Definitely not silly. I'm taking it to A-1 drive-shadt in Stallis after it gets the final coat of paint. Might as well make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Any insight to the central locking unit and wires would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 For shits and giggles I looked it up on google and the first hit was a v8 buick forum. They have done it without issues so it must be good=P jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Got the e36 drive shaft painted up and the e30 CSB on it.Comparison pictures of the e30 and e36 DS:Painted. Zipties FTW!Ready to go!On to the Evo 3 Shifter.The clip of the beeeaches.Had to use a vice grips to get it installed.Done. New rear mount.Top side c-clipped in.Sitting low!!New ZHP Knob to top it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fancy! The DSSR is what makes it good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fancy! The DSSR is what makes it good. That should be coming in the mail tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have bad news. The dssr will not fit on that selector rod joint as is. You need to sand the integrated bushings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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