Front cover question?
08-04-10, 10:18 PM
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Front cover question?
I'm going to remove the front cover and need to know if there is any good write-up's about this. I have an oil leak from the lower left corner and I want to replace the gasket. 87FCNA
Thanks for any help. I won't be able to check this post until Thursday night, late.
Thanks for any help. I won't be able to check this post until Thursday night, late.
08-05-10, 12:52 PM
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This is when I did a 1st gen but should help you out.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=engine
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=engine
08-06-10, 09:30 PM
#7
The Haynes manual said to line up the yellow mark on the e-shaft pulley to the pointer on the front cover before pulling the crank angle sensor. Mine doesn't have a yellow mark so should I just use the key-way instead.
Also does anybody know what size the nut is on the oil pipe going from the cooler to the front cover. Think I might have to buy another metric wrench.
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08-07-10, 06:08 PM
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it was like a 23mm i believe, i found it a lot easier to just dig out the big cresent for that guy. and a tip of advice for you, take a paint pen or something similar and draw a line on your pulleys, makes it a million times easier when puttin them back on
08-07-10, 06:09 PM
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It has to do with the possibility of the front thrust bearing fall off the spacer and inbetween the spacer and the front counterweight. However, it's not very likely because the front counterweight has to be shoved forward and then another event to motivate/knock that front thrust bearing off that spacer. Likelihood is honestly not very high but if you're nervous, follow the suggestion that's been given and keep the clutch pedal down.
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08-07-10, 06:38 PM
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It has to do with the possibility of the front thrust bearing fall off the spacer and inbetween the spacer and the front counterweight. However, it's not very likely because the front counterweight has to be shoved forward and then another event to motivate/knock that front thrust bearing off that spacer. Likelihood is honestly not very high but if you're nervous, follow the suggestion that's been given and keep the clutch pedal down.
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08-07-10, 09:54 PM
#13
Your right about that.
I got all the parts off in the way but I was taking off the oil line on the front cover and twisted the oil pipe. Twisted the metal part like a beer can. Can anybody tell me why this happened. I put a wrench on the big nut on the line and broke it loose and the metal line twisted with the nut and broke.
I got all the parts off in the way but I was taking off the oil line on the front cover and twisted the oil pipe. Twisted the metal part like a beer can. Can anybody tell me why this happened. I put a wrench on the big nut on the line and broke it loose and the metal line twisted with the nut and broke.
08-07-10, 10:14 PM
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Your right about that.
I got all the parts off in the way but I was taking off the oil line on the front cover and twisted the oil pipe. Twisted the metal part like a beer can. Can anybody tell me why this happened. I put a wrench on the big nut on the line and broke it loose and the metal line twisted with the nut and broke.
I got all the parts off in the way but I was taking off the oil line on the front cover and twisted the oil pipe. Twisted the metal part like a beer can. Can anybody tell me why this happened. I put a wrench on the big nut on the line and broke it loose and the metal line twisted with the nut and broke.
08-07-10, 10:24 PM
#15
oh damn. forgot to mention you needed two wrenches to remove tht. i did the exact same thing. one holds the nut and the other turns the oil line. your gunna need to go buy a 23 mm socket(unless you already have one) now to remove it from the oil cooler. its kinda a pain to remove the line from the cooler., now you can either buy a new one from mazdatrix or corksport, or off a forum member or try a hydralic shop in town.
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08-08-10, 02:59 PM
#17
That's why you need to improve your search skills!
Putting in the terms. "Oil line removal" , or "Oil cooler removal" would have gotten you this.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ing+oil+cooler
There is a ton of information on this site about topics that have been covered over and over. It's a matter of knowing how to access this information and actually making an effort to do so.
The reason you may not find it right away is because of all of the redundant threads about the same subjects from members that are too lazy or don't know how to search.
I recommend the "Advanced" search feature and starting with the least amount of terms as possible. Then use the option of seeing the threads with the "Most" amount of posts.
Putting in the terms. "Oil line removal" , or "Oil cooler removal" would have gotten you this.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ing+oil+cooler
There is a ton of information on this site about topics that have been covered over and over. It's a matter of knowing how to access this information and actually making an effort to do so.
The reason you may not find it right away is because of all of the redundant threads about the same subjects from members that are too lazy or don't know how to search.
I recommend the "Advanced" search feature and starting with the least amount of terms as possible. Then use the option of seeing the threads with the "Most" amount of posts.
Haynes just said remove the line. I little vague don't you think. Kinda like the info I get from this forum. People think you know what your doing but a lot of us don't.
I met Icemark in the islands and he would answer any PM I sent him and gave me great advice. I sure do miss him.
I met Icemark in the islands and he would answer any PM I sent him and gave me great advice. I sure do miss him.
08-08-10, 06:56 PM
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That's why you need to improve your search skills!
Putting in the terms. "Oil line removal" , or "Oil cooler removal" would have gotten you this.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ing+oil+cooler
There is a ton of information on this site about topics that have been covered over and over. It's a matter of knowing how to access this information and actually making an effort to do so.
The reason you may not find it right away is because of all of the redundant threads about the same subjects from members that are too lazy or don't know how to search.
I recommend the "Advanced" search feature and starting with the least amount of terms as possible. Then use the option of seeing the threads with the "Most" amount of posts.
Putting in the terms. "Oil line removal" , or "Oil cooler removal" would have gotten you this.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ing+oil+cooler
There is a ton of information on this site about topics that have been covered over and over. It's a matter of knowing how to access this information and actually making an effort to do so.
The reason you may not find it right away is because of all of the redundant threads about the same subjects from members that are too lazy or don't know how to search.
I recommend the "Advanced" search feature and starting with the least amount of terms as possible. Then use the option of seeing the threads with the "Most" amount of posts.
08-08-10, 07:01 PM
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It's not a lecture it's an education. I gave you material for the future and the reason I have so many posts is because I have answered many questions over the years and many of them have been the same topic that has been found by learning how to use the search function.
08-08-10, 07:14 PM
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It's not a lecture it's an education. I gave you material for the future and the reason I have so many posts is because I have answered many questions over the years and many of them have been the same topic that has been found by learning how to use the search function.
08-11-10, 05:16 PM
#22
Well I have everything off and out of the way. I can not remove the e-shaft bolt. I have tried everything from a 3/4 impact to heating the bolt and hitting it with a small sledge hammer.
Any suggestions on how to remove this SOB?
I found with a little searching that some guys have used a long breaker bar and used the starter to break the nut loose. Can this damage anything? Is the nut a reverse thread?
Any suggestions on how to remove this SOB?
I found with a little searching that some guys have used a long breaker bar and used the starter to break the nut loose. Can this damage anything? Is the nut a reverse thread?
08-11-10, 05:32 PM
#23
Saw that you found that thread.
Also what is important is the CFM rating of the air compressor that you are using plus the diameter of the air hose to give power to that big bad 3/4 impact. I tried the same thing once with my 3/4 impact and had a real good compressor but small air hose. As soon as I changed the air hose to a larger diameter my 3/4 impact gun did the job.
Also what is important is the CFM rating of the air compressor that you are using plus the diameter of the air hose to give power to that big bad 3/4 impact. I tried the same thing once with my 3/4 impact and had a real good compressor but small air hose. As soon as I changed the air hose to a larger diameter my 3/4 impact gun did the job.
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08-11-10, 05:35 PM
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nots not reversed. i found the easiest way was to use a pipe wrench and a couple breaker bars. i wouldnt suggest the starter thing. just use a pipe wrench.