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Great job Shorty! When replacing the pulley and belt, what tools did you use?
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Originally Posted by shorty_du_op
Well... Got a good bit done tonight. The pulley, belt, tensioner stop, plugs, wires, radiator hoses, Thermostat and housing, and VGS mod are all installed. Enjoy some pics!
Just basic handtools for the most part. You will definitely need a pulley puller. Way lent one to me when I bought his WMW $200 pulley package, so that was a big help. I got away without using the belt tensioner tool, and used a prybar instead. However, I will be investing the $60 for the right belt tensioner tool next time.
Also, which ebay vendor did you buy the hoses from?
I will be doing the 15% pulley, belt and radiator flush soon and can definitely use the help. Thanks,
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Originally Posted by shorty_du_op
Just basic handtools for the most part. You will definitely need a pulley puller. Way lent one to me when I bought his WMW $200 pulley package, so that was a big help. I got away without using the belt tensioner tool, and used a prybar instead. However, I will be investing the $60 for the right belt tensioner tool next time.
Yep, that's the tool. I got the hoses from [FONT=Arial]zenaracing. However, I would probably not recommend them. The fit is really good, and I was very excited about them being pretty cost effective for silicon radiator hoses. But at least one of them (possibly 2) have developed pin-hole leaks. Which is EXTREMELY frustrating, to say the least. I'll probably replace them with OEM rubber ones here very shortly.[/FONT]
That's a bummer. Especially since silicone is supposed to outlast oem rubber. Will the seller give you a refund?
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Originally Posted by shorty_du_op
Yep, that's the tool. I got the hoses from [FONT=Arial]zenaracing. However, I would probably not recommend them. The fit is really good, and I was very excited about them being pretty cost effective for silicon radiator hoses. But at least one of them (possibly 2) have developed pin-hole leaks. Which is EXTREMELY frustrating, to say the least. I'll probably replace them with OEM rubber ones here very shortly.[/FONT]
Well, it took most of the weekend, but she's finally done!
A couple of lessons learned:
1) I bought WAY too much coolant and brake fluid! Owell, it'll be good to have on hand.
2) Have extra T-50 Torx Bits handy... those rotor screws are horrible.
3) Edges of plastic are SHARP!
4) Having the hands of a toddler is mandatory.
5) The tranny drain & fill plugs are TIGHT!
6) The clutch gets bled with the cylinder compressed...
7) And, if you have a Bentley Manual sitting open on the work bench... USE IT!
All-in-all, I seem to be pretty happy with everything. I got everything done except for the fuel filter... I'll save that for another weekend.
Also, I'm really liking the 15% pulley... ALOT!
How did you do the clutch bleed? What kind of clutch fluid is recommended?
