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Joined: April 24, 2019 1:09 pm
Last seen: August 7, 2023 4:14 pm
Topics: 24 / Replies: 57
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RE: Track videos

Sweet! Is that you driving, Jonathan? And which car?

9 months ago
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RE: Help with SR4 (early SR1?) inline fuel pump

Well, the problem is fixed. Seems the previous owner or the shop he had working on the car had the fuel lines to/from the tank reversed. So the return...

9 months ago
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RE: Help with SR4 (early SR1?) inline fuel pump

I bought a fuel pressure gauge set but none of the connectors fit the fuel rail AN fittings and I didn't get a chance to buy one. But I disconnected...

9 months ago
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RE: SR4 owner, drove an SR1 -- need new shocks?

Quick update... Am ordering new shocks (standard AVOs) and springs. Also getting new Wilwood calipers and pads and will be updated my rotors. Cali...

3 years ago
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RE: SR4 owner, drove an SR1 -- need new shocks?

Forgot to mention... I ran four very hard 25 - 35 min sessions on VIR South. I didn't have any of the sore forearms that I normally get after two - t...

3 years ago
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RE: Can't remove front Nik link bolt

@Graemed -- do you happen to know the size and length of the grade 12 bolt you purchased? I forgot to measure and size that bolt when I was working o...

4 years ago
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RE: Can't remove front Nik link bolt

Hi Graeme. Thanks, that makes sense. Socket cap screw should have a small OD on the head. I have to admit, I haven't been successful in visual...

4 years ago
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RE: Be careful -- neutral/low camber adjustment could be dangerous

Just in case anyone else needs this info... The McMaster rod ends work fine and do have 1/2" longer threaded ends. It appears that the older P...

4 years ago
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RE: SR4/SR1 (SR3?) replace clutch without pulling engine?

Ok, here's a quick video on removing the clutch cover. I found that the steel (driven) plates were in the wrong order. The thick plates need to ...

4 years ago
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RE: SR4/SR1 (SR3?) replace clutch without pulling engine?

There isn't much clearance (maybe 1/8"?) and you have to maneuver the cover around a good bit. I'll try to get a video tonight in case it helps other...

4 years ago
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RE: SR4/SR1 (SR3?) replace clutch without pulling engine?

Well, I’m happy to report that it’s possible to wiggle the clutch housing out between the engine and frame, at least in my SR4. And there is still ...

4 years ago
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RE: SR4/SR1 (SR3?) replace clutch without pulling engine?

@rlm-dan, thanks Dan. I have the right side of the car up on stands now, in order to drain the oil from the clutch pack housing. I am planning to lo...

4 years ago
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RE: SR4/SR1 (SR3?) replace clutch without pulling engine?

Any reason not to install this, too? The at-idle occasional clunking really annoys me.

4 years ago
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RE: SR4/SR1 (SR3?) replace clutch without pulling engine?

Ugh. Thanks GraemeD. Guess I won't be getting it done in time for track day on Wednesday. I'll take pics along the way in case they're useful for ...

4 years ago
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RE: Is it normal to not see oil temperature on a first gen car?

Make sure when you first turn it on that the dash does the countdown and there are digits in all of the right places. Hope that makes sense... a...

4 years ago
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