High enough for oil return?
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From: Roc
That's even more of a hack job than tapping the pan.
I don't see the big deal? If you can't figure out how to get the timing cover off, you have no business installing a kit on your car to begin with.
Not trying to be a dick, but it's the truth.
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From: dfw
Originally Posted by Kyushin' timestamp='1358365158' post='22271313
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Thanks, I have looked into both. I just figured it would be easier and a lot less work to do the pan if it works well for others. I may end up paying someone to do the cover depending on the cost. Just thought I would ask about that pan since I came across it though.
Thanks, I have looked into both. I just figured it would be easier and a lot less work to do the pan if it works well for others. I may end up paying someone to do the cover depending on the cost. Just thought I would ask about that pan since I came across it though.
Just hit up the Bawss, he sells the covers with a fitting welded in and the quality is amazing!
I did the valve cover swap. Really easy, except for the crank bolt which can be, well, cranky. Since I had it off before with the kpro swap, it wasn't too bad. Need the tool for the balancer ($25) to hold it still.
And remember, the belt tension pulley is REVERSE threaded- don’t be a bonehead like me and snap it off!
Steps are:
- Oil pan
- Belt
- Pulley
- Balancer
- Cover bolts
And Bawss is *super* guy to deal with!
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so two hours is that one way and not including welding a bung on the timing cover?
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Originally Posted by SgtDuracell' timestamp='1358433131' post='22272991
shud be fine i think.
remember the greddy kit comes with the tap at the drain plug. and i haven't heard any people have problems with that.
remember the greddy kit comes with the tap at the drain plug. and i haven't heard any people have problems with that.
That's even more of a hack job than tapping the pan.
I don't see the big deal? If you can't figure out how to get the timing cover off, you have no business installing a kit on your car to begin with.
Not trying to be a dick, but it's the truth.
I get what you are saying. Its not that I cant figure it out, but I dont have the crank tools so I was trying to find someone to do it that had the tools to get the pulley off. And, I dont have all the torque specs and sequences. Back when I worked at dealerships, I had access to all that stuff for free, but Ive been in Aerospace now for a few years so no more free stuff.
That pan was already sold to someone else. I decided yesterday with everyones recommendations to just buy a BAWSS timing cover and keep my stocker as an extra in case I ever decide to go back stock once Im done. The timing cover is on the way and should be here next week.
If any of you guys have the specs/sequences (service manual scans?)for the oil pan and timing cover, feel free to share them with me! Do you know where I can get the crank pulley tool for cheap? If so, I can do it myself. Otherwise, I may get S2k manic or 00Mugen to do it for me.
Thanks for the help everyone!
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From: Roc
I downloaded the entire manual from some website, let me see if I can dig up where I got it from. Although, it's really not that huge of a deal, just move in a criss cross pattern and work your way out.
Im sure someone will be able to post a picture
Im sure someone will be able to post a picture
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I found a link to an ap1 manual earlier so I downloaded that. I cant imagine those parts being any different for the ap1 to ap2. I havent had a chance to check it out since I had to come to work, but Im sure I can get all the info from that.
