Drivetrain installed engine damper, what do you guys think....

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Nov 13, 2006 | 01:19 PM

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Anti-seize for high temp applications. With lockwashers (preferably stainless), we should be all good. Time for a trip to Home Depot...

Nov 13, 2006 | 01:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PARTSMAN

How long do you think that WD-40 lasts in there after the engine gets up to temp a couple times?

Without it I couldn't even get the bolt in there.

And I got zinc plated washers to match the zinc plated bolts.

Nov 13, 2006 | 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies

Without it I couldn't even get the bolt in there.

I understand that, but after it gets up to temp, the WD just evaps. I don't see it being the cause of the bolt loosening up.

PLUS, I just like giving you a hard time

Nov 13, 2006 | 01:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PARTSMAN

The bolt and threads are not completely sealed, although it doesn't feel like it, there is space between them. That's why you put sealer on the head bolts of a small-block Chevy, so the coolant doesn't come up through the threads. The WD will just evaporate with the heat.

Thanks, just wondering.

Nov 13, 2006 | 03:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PARTSMAN

I understand that, but after it gets up to temp, the WD just evaps. I don't see it being the cause of the bolt loosening up.

PLUS, I just like giving you a hard time

in other words, partsman is saying that shoe is a wimp.

Nov 13, 2006 | 05:31 PM

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Tried that with no luck after it wouldn't go in the first time, I will try again.

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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies

Hi there. This is due to rust build up in your threaded hole.

Spritz some WD-40 in there (requires that you back everything out) and then you'll be able to tighten it down all the way.

Nov 13, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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Some pics on how I spent my evening...Watching "40 year old virgin" and putting together bolt packages for the dampers.

Woo hoo.

Nov 15, 2006 | 12:23 PM

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^^ that's a lot of bolts.

i was checking out HarborFreight's flyer for stubbies and they have
a metric set for $27 (or something) but it has all but 17mm.

Nov 15, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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Ok..ok...I just have to say it!

Do you have any NUTS?! haha

Nov 15, 2006 | 05:11 PM

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my co-worker just installed his damper for his 350z and boy he is appreciating and loving it!!!

glad to have made someone happier, again....thanks shoe!

my other co-worker is looking into ebay for his 240sx damper.

Nov 15, 2006 | 05:24 PM

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Thanks A S K ! I'm glad you are happy, as are many others, and hopefully many others to come.

Appreciate everybody's feedback....

Shoe

Nov 15, 2006 | 05:47 PM

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Ok, I'm getting it either way but, won't two unlike metals sieze togeather? So if I needed to remove it in a few years I'd be cutting?

Nov 15, 2006 | 05:53 PM

#188

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

Ok, I'm getting it either way but, won't two unlike metals sieze togeather? So if I needed to remove it in a few years I'd be cutting?

Only the edge of the heim joint touches the block. If it does rust up, a gently love tap with a rubber mallet will loosen it up right away. No need to worry about anything seizing up.

Nov 15, 2006 | 07:32 PM

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Anti-seize. It's silver, doesn't evaporate (or carbonize ike grease will) in high temps, and works great on anything attached to an engine block (spark plugs come to mind...). Use surgical gloves when installing and your hands won't even get dirty. Light coating.

Dec 7, 2006 | 12:19 PM

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Not sure if this has been answered yet...
Does installing the dampener get in the way of a catch can... I think they are in the same location????

thanks for your help

Allen

Dec 7, 2006 | 12:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hd05

Not sure if this has been answered yet...
Does installing the dampener get in the way of a catch can... I think they are in the same location????

thanks for your help

Allen

Well, if you have it installed near the ground bolt then maybe...

But I have mine installed here:

Dec 7, 2006 | 12:56 PM

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hey shoe,
just have a question which was brought up by looking at your OCC and the question is 'do you drain or empty out the OCC by yourself or do you professional taken care of?
i have the OCC on my 06 S which was installed about 2 months ago and i haven't yet emptied it out since i dont know what to look for to drain or empty out the can. can you advise on this and sorry to veer left on the right subject.
thanks shoe

Dec 7, 2006 | 01:00 PM

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hd05 has a '06 MCS, so he won't need the bracket setup, therefore the damper won't be in the way if he installs a catch can in the frame area.

Dec 7, 2006 | 01:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by A S K

I just changed my oil a week ago and simply detached the can and unscrewed the bolt on the underside of it and emptied out a whole bunch o' oil.

Very easy to do yourself.

And right you are Partsman - I did not check what year his car was.

Thanks.

Shoe

Dec 7, 2006 | 02:00 PM

#195

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies

thanks shoe

and keep up the good work.

Dec 7, 2006 | 02:10 PM

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Hi Folks,

Silly question but just wondering if dampening one side of the engine would place any additional stress on the other side.

Dec 8, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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Thanks for the fast responce guys...

One last question...

What Catch Can are you guys using or do you recommend..???

Allen

Dec 8, 2006 | 07:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

Hi Folks,

Silly question but just wondering if dampening one side of the engine would place any additional stress on the other side.

It's not a silly question. Having the damper reduced engine movement in total so I don't think it will transfer any addition stress to the other side as the damper absorbs most of the energy put to it...which is why you put a damper there in the first place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hd05

Thanks for the fast responce guys...

One last question...

What Catch Can are you guys using or do you recommend..???

Allen

I got one off eBay for $35 shipped and had to buy $5 worth of hose (since the ones that came with it were crappy).

I just might have to start a group buy on those..... Hm......

Dec 14, 2006 | 07:58 AM

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I thought I'd share with you guys what I just shared with Shoe. It's an excerpt from a pm I sent to him on the damper. I hope I am not breaking any rules. This was after about a month of use.

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As far as how I feel about it? I think it has been the best $ (I forgot how much plus shipping) I've spent. The change in the response of the car was immidiate. Throttle response was improved dramasticly or at least it felt like it. The engine felt solidly connected to the rest of the car. It feels alot smoother at take off and into the whole rev range. It just makes the car feel solid. There is less jerking when releasing the throttle when at high RPM's for a shift. As far as more pronounced feel of engine movement through the steering column and the rest of the car that everyone else seems to feel, I actaully feel less. It made me wonder if I may have had a bad engine mount, but I've looked and I don't.

The damper has made a great improvement to the general feel of the car.

Dec 15, 2006 | 10:35 AM

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OK, so I read through this entire thread, and am impressed by all the reviews from "S" owners. But unless I missed something, I haven't seen anything from Cooper owners. I'm thinking of putting this on my Xmas list, but want to know how much of a difference this will make on an MC. Any impressions from Cooper owners?

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