6 speed conversion thread -In Realtime-
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funny how you mentioned pilot bearing...
when I saw that on the first page, I thought that pilot bearing looked different than the one I installed in my car a year ago. I just thought GM may have updated the part.
You should keep note of all the part numbers too in this thread. This is turning out to be an awesome write up, can't wait to see it done!
when I saw that on the first page, I thought that pilot bearing looked different than the one I installed in my car a year ago. I just thought GM may have updated the part.
You should keep note of all the part numbers too in this thread. This is turning out to be an awesome write up, can't wait to see it done!
I went with a pilot bushing as suggested by a couple people on here as well as 6speeds inc recomendation. When mine came out, it was trashed, just something to consider.
Wow, impressive thread, guys. Can't wait to see how it turns out for you.
And I, too, wondered why that pilot bearing looked different than the one I put in when I recently installed my Spec clutch.
And I, too, wondered why that pilot bearing looked different than the one I put in when I recently installed my Spec clutch.
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that sucks about the pilot bearing - i wish i could have seen the thread earlier, i would have said something. 
that crap happens though.
good luck guys - you look like you're doing a great job on this so far!
especially with taking paint requests. lol.
that crap happens though.
good luck guys - you look like you're doing a great job on this so far!
especially with taking paint requests. lol.
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Yes the crap fairy does visit from time to time. I'm not scared though. I'll post up the good with the bad instead of pretending that everything always goes perfect.
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Many aggrivating moments later.. here's what's left of the incorrect pilot bearing
In case you forgot, here's what it looked like only last night
Here's what the right pilot bearing looks like
Correct part number- 14061685
Wrong part number-12557583
In case you forgot, here's what it looked like only last night
Here's what the right pilot bearing looks like
Correct part number- 14061685
Wrong part number-12557583
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From: Orlando, FL
7:00 PM Day 2
Here goes the clutch assembly again
And 30 seconds later, the trans. Much easier with the right pilot bearing
The A4 trans tunner is wider than in an M6 car, leaving more room to work around all the bolts.. it's nice.
Here goes the clutch assembly again
And 30 seconds later, the trans. Much easier with the right pilot bearing
The A4 trans tunner is wider than in an M6 car, leaving more room to work around all the bolts.. it's nice.
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Won't be long now. I am almost finished with my swap. I started Fri night. Even doing it alone its not that bad of a job. Now if I can just figure out how to reflash it, it'll be gear snatching time!
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9:45PM Day 2
Here's the VSS wires. They needed to be lengthened by 10 inches.
All done underneath.
The inside is almost done. He cut his carpet a little too far and will probably replace it.
Here's the VSS wires. They needed to be lengthened by 10 inches.
All done underneath.
The inside is almost done. He cut his carpet a little too far and will probably replace it.