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[Exmantaa]

Check the straightness of that thing; heard that some flanges of those were not really flat...

[ditonics]

Check the straightness of that thing; heard that some flanges of those were not really flat...

Ive put a steel rule across it and it looks ok. It will be put on a linisher before installation anyway. Some of the internal casting wants a clean up and general de-burr

[Nev]

Also, match the gasket to the cylinder head and the new manifold to ensure the gasket apertures are large enough (which you can cut larger with a sharp knife). If you don't, the gasket can protrude into the air stream with obvious consequences.

 

Is your GB out yet?

Edited by Nev, 17 March 2017 - 09:44 AM.

[ditonics]

Don't worry Nev I'll be port matching.  

Gearbox was out last night followed by a big glass of wine.

Lining up the box and the mounts is going to be fun on the way back in .

 

Edited by ditonics, 17 March 2017 - 10:55 AM.

[siztenboots]

be careful with that alternator bracket and threaded hole in the manifold, wall section is quite thin there , tbh you really do not need all the extra bolt , just the main bottom rotating assembly and the top bolt to the block

[Nev]

Yea, getting the splines lined up can be a bitch. Can take 5 mins or can take 2 hours...

[ditonics]

Postman was busy today:

 

 

 

Edited by ditonics, 17 March 2017 - 02:21 PM.

[Nev]

That adjustable alternator adjuster will be worth it's weight in gold. As Sizten says, take note of how soft the alu on the new inlet manifold is when you insert bolts into it.

 

[ditonics]

If it's that bad I'll get a threaded brass insert or have a lug welded. Wish I had my own means of welding Alu.

[jonnyboy]

Cheeky LSD I like it

[ditonics]

Cheeky LSD I like it

Was planning to do it next winter but the box is out.....

[ditonics]

Fitting the ATB today and so far broken my only 8mm Allen socket trying to undo the intermediate shaft end bolt. Quick trip to Halfrauds to get a life time guaranteed one, let's see how long this one lasts. If i ever get the job done I'll do a write up on how to fit a LSD.

[chris_uk]

take lots of pics  

 

[ditonics]

Before:

[ditonics]

Can't fit the ATB today as will be fitting it with new diff bearings.

[Nev]

How knackered were your old conical diff bearings?

 

Mine were worrysomely bent and dinged as if someone had been smacking them with a hammer.

 

Are you installing the correct shims by the way, so the diff doesn't rattle about? When mine went in there was crossed wires about the shimming form Quiafe themselves. I had to open it up a second time when they finally decided that it should be shimmed.

Edited by Nev, 18 March 2017 - 04:58 PM.

[ditonics]

[ditonics]

How knackered were your old conical diff bearings?
 
Mine were worrysomely bent and dinged as if someone had been smacking them with a hammer.
 
Are you installing the correct shims by the way, so the diff doesn't rattle about? When mine went in there was crossed wires about the shimming form Quiafe themselves. I had to open it up a second time when they finally decided that it should be shimmed.

They told me not to shimm it.

Main diff bearings look great. Pity i cant reuse them.

[ditonics]

3rd to 4th was the only movement the box was a bit poor at. Going to check the fork selects. Anything else with checking while it's split

[Raptor]

fair play mate - not sure i'd go that far. Getting my subframe off was the limit of my skills I think. :