LT1TA

iTrader: (17)

hey guys, i'm not experienced at all with mechanical work. the most i've ever done was put on a slp intake/lid and throttle body. I am going to attempt the drill mod to the ms tomorrow if this storm shows mercy to the east coast. Wish me luck. The write up looks pretty simple i'm going to re-read it before i start. I have pretty bad luck & patience issues.

02BLACKTAWS6

You will be fine. Deep breaths! Let us know how you did.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Judging by his screen name, I'm wondering if the Drill Mod has any benefit on the LT1 Cars.

02BLACKTAWS6

Oh... good point. Didn't even look.

Bad Blue WS6

iTrader: (41)

Doh!!

wrd1972

iTrader: (12)

The LT1 clutch hose DOES have the restriction also.

The restriction is on the MC end but not on the fitting surface, it is down in the hole about 1" deep or so, right where the bit ends in the pic. In fact I can just barely fit a 1/16th drill bit in this hole small hole. The 1/8" drill bit will fit in the upper portion of the fitting, but stops due to the restriction about 1" into the fitting. I then ran the 1/8" bit in to cut out the restriction.


Cant tell anything on the SC end do to the right angle fitting.

Doing this allowed me to shift harder without occasionally grinding gears. Do it and make sure you get the shavings out.

LT1TA

iTrader: (17)

hey guys, well off to the bad news, i couldnt finish the job. I have a ls1 2000Z. i got as far as performing the "drill mod" but i could not get the master back through the firewall. that damn u bolt gave me hell. i had to use a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to pound it out of the firewall to begin with. Its just too tight of a fit to get the U bolt to go back in. I was close to boring out the hole and putting a lil extra torque on the 13m nut. i don't know what to say man.. i do NOT want to get anyone else to finish my work for me. this is my first solo job of this magnitude.

wrd1972

iTrader: (12)

I never even removed the master cylinder. I just pushed the roll pin through and detached the hose. Same thing on the slave end as well. Piece of cake.

LT1TA

iTrader: (17)

yeah i thought about that when i was looking at it. it was too tight to get anything to bang the pin out.

LT1TA

iTrader: (17)

does anybody have any suggestions on what can get the u bolts' screws to align with the proper holes? i can get it as close as maybe 2mm away from the whole, but it's at it's max maneuverability then

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Unbolt the Brake Booster..then try.

bmartin8

Just use a friend. When I did mine I had a friend push that ubolt down and I aligned it with the holes.

LT1TA

iTrader: (17)

yeah i've been at it for a long time and my car was about to get a few kicks and punches. it wouldn't budge. i'm about to give "THE MERV"'s advice and remove the brake booster

LT1TA

iTrader: (17)

man i acutally got half of the u bolt in before i realized i had pulled the master rod on the outside of the clutch pedal and had to try again. it didn't happen. my landlord came up and told me i was violating my lease agreement by working on my car. She's uh... in the river somewhere right now... lol j/k

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Wait till she's asleep and do a night time op on the car..


The Brake Booster worked for me, hopefully you get it.

blackhawk0251

iTrader: (6)

You will probably need an extra hand..its not that bad once you get it back in. I helped my buddy do his to his TA

whitelightnin98

I widenend the firewall hole a touch with a drill bit, since it was so close. No harm, no foul.

landonew

Definately a 2 person job. I did it three times (the last time by myself). Cussing and beer helps alot.