well i started to pull the engine and trans for my flywheel swap. here are a few pics. not bad for 3 hrs start to finish.
best way ive found to lift the fiero
well found that use for the old 4 cyl rims starting to get dark. did well though in a short period of time
------------------ DONE: 86gt 5 speed 4.9 complete rebuild with buds outback northstar pistons , delta cams E303 cam , full ported , polished , stronger head springs, and flow tested heads and manifolds. rockcrawl's custom chip , polished crank . too much to list
I've used the trunk latch twice - scary - but it works - tho it does bend it - and then I bend it back - and it will snap one day from that.
I've done the jacks underneath - and that gets scary when you reach the end of the jack limits, and need to put boosters under the jacks
what worked really nice last time, was I used old struts plates with hoops, and hoisted by them. but - this only worked, because I was also replaceing the struts & springs - so that stuff wasn't in the way.....after all - the strut plates do hold the weight of the car under normal conditions - so - they better be plenty strong enough.
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BV MotorSports Member
Posts: 4821 From: Oak Hill, WV Registered: May 2001
I've used the trunk latch twice - scary - but it works - tho it does bend it - and then I bend it back - and it will snap one day from that.
I've done the jacks underneath - and that gets scary when you reach the end of the jack limits, and need to put boosters under the jacks
what worked really nice last time, was I used old struts plates with hoops, and hoisted by them. but - this only worked, because I was also replaceing the struts & springs - so that stuff wasn't in the way.....after all - the strut plates do hold the weight of the car under normal conditions - so - they better be plenty strong enough.
i was thinking about that but was afraid it wouldnt hold. that latch cant be rated for more than 300lbs the brace im on is rated for a hell of alot more
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Saxman Member
Posts: 5151 From: Melbourne, FL Registered: May 2005
I see you are in the "disconnect the brake lines" club. I take off the brakes, myself. Any advantage doing it your way over just pulling off the brakes - or were you going to bleed the brakes, anyway?
When I got that car, Yons (da lying bastard) had the brake lines in wrong on the driver side rear, so I bled the system after I got it.
Oh - thanks for showing your hooked strap method of raising the car. I never say that before, but I will be using it from now on! I'll be pulling the Formula engine real soon.
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Jun 27th, 2008
Capt Fiero Member
Posts: 7657 From: British Columbia, Canada Registered: Feb 2000
I am going to be pulling my trans again, just blew another Isuzu tonight. FRACK. Oh well, at least the new clutch is holding nicely.
its a 4 speed manual trans . and i am useing a centerforce flywheel.
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Originally posted by Chris Hodson:
I liked the one where the guy ran chains in between two large trees lol that was good stuff! You got some bad a$$ tattoos my friend.
yeah it worked well. the tattoo's arent mine . my tattoo's are larger . but are all covered by a shirt or pants.
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Originally posted by Saxman:
Great to see the work begin. Wahoo!! There were so many days that I hated that car and so many days I love it!
I hope all goes well and the heating issue is easy for you. She sure is a fun ride - and sounds great!!
You do quick work - but your wife told me that when I met you guys... HA!
Keep us posted on the results. Glad you finally have the time to play with her.
yeah i just had a bug up my but since i got my black one running right. dont know when i will be done. i purchased a new cordless impact from my snap-on guy and shall be getting use out of it .
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Jun 29th, 2008
wiccantoy Member
Posts: 3372 From: northwales , pa / Williamstown nj Registered: Mar 2002
well friday there was about 3 more hours worked on the car dropping the suspention to gain access to the trans. pulled the trans, replaced the flywheel , and i think i aligned the starter the correct way. today everything was all put back together in about 5 hours after fixing broken and burnt vac. hose's and a few odds and ends. tommorow after the battery is all charged and i recheck everything one last time i guess ill see how everything sounds.
old flywheel
new one in its place
new flywheel
------------------ DONE: 86gt 5 speed 4.9 complete rebuild with buds outback northstar pistons , delta cams E303 cam , full ported , polished , stronger head springs, and flow tested heads and manifolds. rockcrawl's custom chip , polished crank . too much to list
