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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Jim_rx7 on June 15, 2007, 08:57:07 PM

Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Jim_rx7 on June 15, 2007, 08:57:07 PM
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Finally got it out!! :)

The only real problem was the Downpipe!! I don\'t know if it was just because mine is a Uk car with pre-cat, but there was no way it was getting past the gearbox!!

We had to take the dp off while the engine was in mid-air.

I would also not recommend hiring a HSS hoist! The thing is unsafe. On a flat surface one leg is off the ground! The thing wanted to topple with the wieght of the engine!! I had to get my step father to stand on the side of the hoist to stop it toppling!!

I\'m gona complain and kick up a stink and see what I can get out of them. :)


Now I have to swap the bits from one block to the other and get it back in. :D


PS : this was done in the pouring rain!!!
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: moakesr on June 15, 2007, 09:00:40 PM
Well done, a tricky job in difficult weather conditions.

Good luck with the changeover and refit.

Richard
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Post by: n4bes on June 15, 2007, 09:01:07 PM
Well Done bud, not be long till it\'s up and runnin now man.

10 out of 10 for Perseverance mate.....................
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Jim_rx7 on June 15, 2007, 09:02:35 PM
I\'m just glad I decided to keep it and not sell it!!

Now any little job is gonna seem like nothing!! :D
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Hayward North on June 15, 2007, 09:13:28 PM
All looks very familiar, dun the very same with a friends car just a few months ago with the same weaher haha.
Hats off 2 ya m8 tis a hard slog with those conditions :)
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Post by: Jim_rx7 on June 15, 2007, 09:54:11 PM
I\'m thinking it\'s gonna be a bit tricky getting it back in though!!

I also took the UIM manifold off to get access to a gearbox bolt, and bluddy hell!! First time I\'ve seen the rats nest!! lol. Will be silicon hosing that while I\'m at it!!
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Hayward North on June 15, 2007, 10:05:17 PM
Quote from: Jim_rx7I\'m thinking it\'s gonna be a bit tricky getting it back in though!!

I also took the UIM manifold off to get access to a gearbox bolt, and bluddy hell!! First time I\'ve seen the rats nest!! lol. Will be silicon hosing that while I\'m at it!!



The one we did just floped right in :)

long as you bolf the down pipe on after its in.

Oh be carefull with the selonoids when ya take them rockhard pipes off ya rats nest.
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Jim_rx7 on June 15, 2007, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: steve garbuttThe one we did just floped right in :)

long as you bolf the down pipe on after its in.

Oh be carefull with the selonoids when ya take them rockhard pipes off ya rats nest.


You can put the dp on/off with engine in easily? Cool.. will give that a bash.

Also, will be cutting the pipes off, to avoid breaking anything.

Gonna make a start at swapping it all over tomorrow morning. Well, as long as it\'s half decent outside!
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Jim_rx7 on June 19, 2007, 10:48:41 AM
Well this is the stage I\'m at with both the blocks....

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In the process of doing this.... (but I need to goto work now! :( )

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It\'s all going not too bad just now. Dunno if I\'m still on track for putting it in Thursday though. Hopefully the weather will hold off.
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Post by: mpk490p on June 19, 2007, 10:53:10 AM
side of the road in the wet brings back memories!! i remember doing a clutch in the snow (sound like a old fart), fair play to you for doing it sure you will apricaiate it more when she\'s going again!! i know i did when mine started again last year
Mark
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Post by: Hayward North on June 19, 2007, 07:07:04 PM
Take loads of pictures with a camera whilst dismantaling then if ya get lost you always have something to refer to :)

And yes you can bolt the down pipe on with the engine in :)
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Post by: Hayward North on June 19, 2007, 07:10:31 PM
Oh and whilst your there check all those check valves and selonoids, i had 1 bad solonoid and 2 bad check valves but i thought my car ran fine, changed em and the car ran better.

Dale clark sells viton check valves for about £22 for 6 deliverd to the UK and they arrive within 4 days, Mazdas check valves are £42-£67 each.
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Post by: ashc on June 19, 2007, 07:22:41 PM
yeah i got some viton valves off dale a few months back but i havent had the balls to do the rats nest yet, waiting for a weeks holiday just in case since its my daily driver......
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Fish on June 19, 2007, 07:30:54 PM
If you need spare valves, I\'ve got them from when I went single.

Fish
Title: Well it\'s out!!!! Wooohooo!
Post by: Jim_rx7 on June 19, 2007, 07:47:46 PM
Well, I\'m gonna do this and then slap it back together. I won\'t be boosting it until Apexi PFC is remapped anyway. Pip will be doing that, so he can sort out any boost probs at the same time. :D
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