B C Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Both passenger side bearings were replaced. between texts and forum posts im getting mixed up on which corners are getting replaced. backing away backing away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 2 hours ago, snap said: Both passenger side bearings were replaced. between texts and forum posts im getting mixed up on which corners are getting replaced. backing away backing away Lol. Going to replace passenger front and drivers side rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Ended up replacing the PS front, fixed and now it’s in storage Should be able to get done what I need to get done in the shop space. Time will tell P_Roloff, B C and Jdesign 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I did a poor job on the swap so kaiser is redoing it Jdesign and i_love_cars 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 still glad this car stayed in the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, B C said: bump Lol basically all I ended up doing was moving the suspension from the red car to the black car. Also currently in progress of moving the zf from the red car to the black car plan is to sell the red car once it’s back together and sell the supercharger separately the two car thing would be neat and I’ve kicked around turning the red one into a winter autox car but I hardly drive anything anymore so might as well sell it to someone who can get some use out of it Photo evidence of trans removal attached SteelBlue and patsbimmer1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Picnic or bust! B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, YoungCR said: Picnic or bust! that would be too much excitement for me timmer and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Someday when I come to Eau Claire I'd like to ride in an E30 instead of your truck. KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 I will pay for your fuel and donuts if you come down for the picnic KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 i have extension jealousy did that torque wrench still have enough gusto with that setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Let us know how getting those top two bolts on the ZF go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, straight6pwr said: i have extension jealousy did that torque wrench still have enough gusto with that setup? Plenty of gusto, was more worried about it blowing apart the universal wobbly joint part of the connection but it went well. Thats my favorite tool. M18 fuel high torques. So much nut busting P_Roloff and SteelBlue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, SteelBlue said: Let us know how getting those top two bolts on the ZF go. Im hoping all the fucking around experience the Miata has beaten into me will translate into some patience with my own car (I have my doubts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 possible to cut access openings into the trans tunnel for removing the e30 24v transmissions top bolts? I know one day when I have to do the clutch I'd like to avoid engine removal and/or excessive cursing. stripping the interior down would be a cake walk compared to pulling the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 it’ll be alright, just might take some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, straight6pwr said: possible to cut access openings into the trans tunnel for removing the e30 24v transmissions top bolts? I know one day when I have to do the clutch I'd like to avoid engine removal and/or excessive cursing. stripping the interior down would be a cake walk compared to pulling the engine. They do similar things for race cars. Have little access panels cut in the body to access things easier. It definitely can be done. You could probably cut one in the trans tunnel under the HVAC control panel. Getting a larger piece or replacement material to cover the opening, have some flat head bolts that protrude into the trans tunnel so the carpet sits flat, and put a little bit of gasket between the two surfaces to seal it. Or maybe it would need to be closer to the firewall? Is it almost impossible to access them with the ZF? I am praying that I don't have to do this just to get my new slave cylinder in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 my vote is to just disconnect the top strut mounts and steering shaft, then lower the subframe 2 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Slave cylinder on the ZF is easy, plenty of room for socket/extension/ratchet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 My vote is get the socket on the fastener and send it home with the impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 the extensions negate the impact effect though so hopefully it transmits enough shock. I had that issue during my manual swap and ended up just pulling the whole engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, KaiserRolls said: Slave cylinder on the ZF is easy, plenty of room for socket/extension/ratchet I am able to get the nuts off of it. But it seems like it's impossible to actually get it out or in without it pinching on the trans or the trans tunnel. Only way I was able to get my broken one out was ripping the dowel out of it and just mashing it out. Maybe I'm taking the wrong approach, but I would be very interested to hear your technique as this is one of my last things to do. My though was disconnecting the trans brace and loosening the motor mounts in hopes of being able to nudge it over just enough to get it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, B C said: my vote is to just disconnect the top strut mounts and steering shaft, then lower the subframe 2 inches and remove the skid plate and disconnect heater hoses and drain coolant and remove the entire intake. and the sway bar and probably other things i feel like a lot of stuff under there doesnt have 2 inches of compliance. at that point you might as well pull the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, B C said: the extensions negate the impact effect though so hopefully it transmits enough shock. I had that issue during my manual swap and ended up just pulling the whole engine did you have a 1400lb/ft impact wrench? the one mitchums has is no fricken joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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