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[DSMBanditFZ6]

That's el dente. Thanks!

 

[cabot2g]

Not the best picture in the world but if all goes right this is what the new exhaust will look like.

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Depending on the stance of your car that would easily drag every time you go over something..
ie: into driveways, speed bumps, etc.

 

[V8Killer25]

if all goes right it should end up level with the side skirt. Its still and idea got most of it measured out.

 

[cabot2g]

Make sure the door will clear when you open it.

 

[colbyc]

Going with straight back exhaust is going to be your best bet, that's too much hassle and a lot to take into account.

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

Damn rain! if everything would have worked out i could have had the damn motor in the car yesterday and the thing running today! #$%^!

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Lmao.

 

[V8Killer25]

Hey my buddy is going talk to his boy about a shoot to if anybody is interested.

 

[cabot2g]

Damn rain! if everything would have worked out i could have had the damn motor in the car yesterday and the thing running today! #$%^!

Same here, just waiting for a day I'm off and the weather is good.

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

Maybe today . Hope so

 

[V8Killer25]

hey they had one out there imma going try and get it for you tomorrow, I found a front strut bar there got it for 5 bucks its about a $100 one.

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

Great! Got tge motor in now put in the tranny and fluids etc!

 

[greanbeans]

I'm still waiting on my engine

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

I'm still waiting on my engine

I sympathize with you man. I just hope nothing leaks. It shouldn't but. This us my first rebuild......... fingers crossed.

 

[DSML7dropkick]

Great! Got the motor in now put in the tranny and fluids etc![/QUOTE\]

Hell yeah bubba now need to get the nose of the car up so we can put that tranny in. Now this Saturday i got to go a wedding so I don't know if I'm coming in the morning or afternoon but definitely coming to help... I think i still owe you a few trips up to p-town for sure

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

You're going to drop bricks when you go to turn it over for the first time.

 

[cabot2g]

Great! Got tge motor in now put in the tranny and fluids etc!

Awesome, I finally got all the fluid lines installed. Had to build a new Turbo oil return and the coolent line that feeds the oil cooler. Filled with oil and was going to prime the pump and I don't have a bolt long enough to release the tension on the timing belt.

Going to see if I can find something at fastenal that will work.

I'm always nervous when I start a new engine for the first time.

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

Luke,
I already put it up so we can get the tranny in.

You're going to drop bricks when you go to turn it over for the first time.

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Awesome, I finally got all the fluid lines installed. Had to build a new Turbo oil return and the coolent line that feeds the oil cooler. Filled with oil and was going to prime the pump and I don't have a bolt long enough to release the tension on the timing belt.

Going to see if I can find something at fastenal that will work.

I'm always nervous when I start a new engine for the first time.

What do you mean? I don't know a whole lot about 7 bolts but shouldn't it be a pin to put tension on your timing belt? If you want to release tension then just un bolt it. Or are you talking about a alternator l bolt?

 

[cabot2g]

Luke,
I already put it up so we can get the tranny in.



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What do you mean? I don't know a whole lot about 7 bolts but shouldn't it be a pin to put tension on your timing belt? If you want to release tension then just un bolt it. Or are you talking about a alternator l bolt?

Normally there is a special tool that disengages the tension pulley. It requires a long bolt, tried the alternator bolt but wasn't able to get it to work. Want to see if I can find something like a 12" long bolt or even all thread.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

...Release tension? Just unbolt the tensioner then slide the belt off.

Also - you have perfect tension if you put the tensioner in, pull the pin on it, rotate 5 time, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then can slide the pin right back in and lock the tensioner in place. Remember that.

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I was referring to the fear that will race through your heart when you go to start it for the first time.

 

[greanbeans]

I'm worried when I get mine put in and go to turn the key. Its simple just cause of how much time and money you put into it just for it to go boom when you start it

 

[DSML7dropkick]

AHHH yes the fear you love to hate that feeling....

 

[cabot2g]

...Release tension? Just unbolt the tensioner then slide the belt off.

Also - you have perfect tension if you put the tensioner in, pull the pin on it, rotate 5 time, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then can slide the pin right back in and lock the tensioner in place. Remember that.
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thanks I didnt know if I could do that

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

thanks I didnt know if I could do that

Don't reuse a tensioner, though. well unless you personally purchased it, have had no issues, and when you go to remove it you can put the pin back in. But do not re-compress a tensioner with a vise. This is a terrible idea and will promote failure.

But yes. Pop the tensioner off, slide the belt off of the tensioner pulley, and then remove the belt. It's rather easy. Once the timing tensioner is off there should be enough slack in the tensioner pulley to do this. Keep in mind that if needed, you can remove the grommet in the driver wheel well and get a bite on the tensioner arm with a breaker bar to lift the tensioner pulley enough to slide your timing tensioner back into place as it will likely not want to just bolt back on.

 

[cabot2g]

Don't reuse a tensioner, though. well unless you personally purchased it, have had no issues, and when you go to remove it you can put the pin back in. But do not re-compress a tensioner with a vise. This is a terrible idea and will promote failure.

But yes. Pop the tensioner off, slide the belt off of the tensioner pulley, and then remove the belt. It's rather easy. Once the timing tensioner is off there should be enough slack in the tensioner pulley to do this. Keep in mind that if needed, you can remove the grommet in the driver wheel well and get a bite on the tensioner arm with a breaker bar to lift the tensioner pulley enough to slide your timing tensioner back into place as it will likely not want to just bolt back on.

The engine is out of the car and on a stand. So access I'd no problem, the engine is a fresh rebuild.