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Old 11-05-2010, 05:24 PM
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list of parts i have

trans, bellhosing, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, pilot bearing, 6 speed console, shifter boot, master and slave, pedals,

if there is anything you dont see that i will need please let me know.

also trans cooler line plugs? do i need and what size?
how much trans fluid?
any specialty tools?

Just want to make sure i have everything before i start thanks
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I didn't see them listed on there, but you'll need an M6 crossmember and tq arm mount. And the only tool I had to go buy that I didn't already have was a 13mm swivel socket to remove the auto
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flywheel to crank and pressure plate to flywheel bolts? clutch alignment tool? also a flywheel turner comes in handy, and you'll want a good torque wrench, anti-sieze, and loctite. you'll need a bunch of DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid because bleeding the hydraulics the first time is a pain, and 4 quarts of DexIII

also the E-clip for the clutch pedal, clutch safety switch, reverse light pigtail, reverse lockout pigtail, all that little stuff
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you can use your auto harness and just tap into it and you are gonna need a bunch of extensions.
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Great thanks guys i didnt thinks about a swivel scocket, And i will have to find a alignment tool,
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Originally Posted by SmokinAce
also trans cooler line plugs? do i need and what size?
1/2-20. Not needed, but I used them.

Originally Posted by SmokinAce
how much trans fluid?
4 quarts. But grab 5 just in case.

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any specialty tools?
Transmission jack. Comes in VERY handy. You can rent one for cheap.
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Originally Posted by Spartan7
1/2-20. Not needed, but I used them.



4 quarts. But grab 5 just in case.



Transmission jack. Comes in VERY handy. You can rent one for cheap.

Thanks Spartan7
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ya tranny jack for sure. i didnt know how big of a pain it would be to get the manual lined up with the clutch disk/ throw out bearing and bell housing. Nothing like removing/installing an auto.

ohh ya and just a little tip:

when you are torquing your 6 pressure plate bolts down, make sure your alignment tool slips in and out EASILY. When your are torquing the PP, it tightens on the clutch disk. this sometimes can BIND the alignment tool bc the DISK moves around a little as you are tightening your PP bolts. So just make sure that as you are tightening, keep making sure that you are "completely" aligned. Just keep making sure that the alignment tool slips in an out FREELY as you tighten.

Even tho i used the alighment tool, i played hell getting my input shaft into the TObearing. i eventually had to pull the bellhousing and PP to realign my clutch disk. PITA



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