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yes it could be. when he pulled it apart he said everything looked fine though. I first suspected a bent fork, or a faulty slave cyl. ... after talking with him I am leaning more at the flywheel (wrong one maybe) or wrong wrong throwout.... we'll see.
poor Jesse. I know what it's like to take 3 steps forward and 2 steps back..... time after time....... boy do I know this feeling.
poor Jesse. I know what it's like to take 3 steps forward and 2 steps back..... time after time....... boy do I know this feeling.
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#6377
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you know, I thought he said he got a new flywheel, one that was lightened....but the one I saw attached to the engine was like the one we pulled from our 8's...the one with the counter weight built into the flywheel, not a seperate counter weight like the one's we added. Did he forget to change the flywheel?
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I know some of you guys dont care but here is an update on teh RX-8 cup points standings.
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#6380
Originally Posted by kwescott
you know, I thought he said he got a new flywheel, one that was lightened....but the one I saw attached to the engine was like the one we pulled from our 8's...the one with the counter weight built into the flywheel, not a seperate counter weight like the one's we added. Did he forget to change the flywheel?
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Jesse, I know we talked about it, but are you SURE you didnt put the clutch in backwards?
are you SURE the slave cyl is pushing all the way out? it is a new master right? (yes I know you said it looks like the problem is from the fork or internal as the fork looks like it is sitting back, but check it anyways)
there are only a few reasons why the throw out would not reach the p plate, but it looks to me like you have covered all the basis here. you did say the fork was sitting on the pivot ball correctly right? still sounds like a bent fork to me.
are you SURE the slave cyl is pushing all the way out? it is a new master right? (yes I know you said it looks like the problem is from the fork or internal as the fork looks like it is sitting back, but check it anyways)
there are only a few reasons why the throw out would not reach the p plate, but it looks to me like you have covered all the basis here. you did say the fork was sitting on the pivot ball correctly right? still sounds like a bent fork to me.
#6383
ok.. well, i figured out the clutch problem! somehow, the forks spring wasnt on the pivot ball... it really looked and felt like it was, but when i actually got the spring in, it snapped in... thats when i knew it was really in there... so we quickly put the engine back in.... (unfortunatly, i was so anxious to see if i fixed it, i forgot to put my centerforce pressure plate back on
DAMN!)
things that got done this weekend......
-reinstalled the motor
-got clutch hydraulics working
-reinstalled all interior from the seats back
-put all engine parts back on
-installed oil filter relocation kit
-started to install fuel system components
heres some pics.....
interior as of yesterday
![](https://123pichosting.com/images/391interior 9-17-06.JPG)
interior today
![](https://123pichosting.com/images/3730interior 9-18-06.JPG)
engine as of this morning
![](https://123pichosting.com/images/6898engine 9-17-06.JPG)
engine as of now......
![](https://123pichosting.com/images/43059-18-06.JPG)
another......
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things that got done this weekend......
-reinstalled the motor
-got clutch hydraulics working
-reinstalled all interior from the seats back
-put all engine parts back on
-installed oil filter relocation kit
-started to install fuel system components
heres some pics.....
interior as of yesterday
interior today
engine as of this morning
engine as of now......
another......
#6384
Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
(I know I'm not Razz, just buttin in
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It's only a pain w/ the wrong tools. I have a flexible extention. Piece of Cake. I've removed it about 6 times on 4 different vehicles.
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It's only a pain w/ the wrong tools. I have a flexible extention. Piece of Cake. I've removed it about 6 times on 4 different vehicles.
Biggest pain is the damn connectors.
I had to install mine 3 times to get it to work, and each time I snapped the connectors in place.
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Jesse: now that you figured out what was the problem, do you think we'll still see this BEAST at SS9? *crossing fingers*
#6387
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Cesar: didn't you have a question you were going to post on my Zaino thread? SS9 is just around the corner....gotta get everyone's cars all shined up soon.
#6388
Originally Posted by Jedi54
Jesse: now that you figured out what was the problem, do you think we'll still see this BEAST at SS9? *crossing fingers*
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Cesar: didn't you have a question you were going to post on my Zaino thread? SS9 is just around the corner....gotta get everyone's cars all shined up soon.
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Here's my Zaino thread that I started almost a year ago and have just been updating since.
I think my best work is on page 2 with my most recent Zaino application. I'll probably put on at least another 3-6 coats before SS9.
Jedi's Zaino Thread
I think my best work is on page 2 with my most recent Zaino application. I'll probably put on at least another 3-6 coats before SS9.
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#6393
Originally Posted by scotty305
Hey that's looking really nice Jesse. Let me know if you or Dave would like help with wiring. What are you using for a coolant temp gauge? I might have a present for you...
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#6397
the more things change
the world map is a satalite photo. and you can use the zoom to the streets and houses. i zoomed in on a house with your name that had a pool. most people names ended up on streets or lots. jedi's name was on the freeway.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Will TPMS work with Eneki wheels?
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Originally Posted by scremn8
the world map is a satalite photo. and you can use the zoom to the streets and houses. i zoomed in on a house with your name that had a pool. most people names ended up on streets or lots. jedi's name was on the freeway.