S Allen wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:00 pm
I will remove the misleading torque spec from the wiki. Sorry for the confusion.
Steve
Thanks Steve! I have always gone by “using the force†but someone else mentioned a torque spec and I thought it couldn’t be correct and then I started researching and saw that torque spec and my world turned upside down haha
Cars off the floor jacks now, just need to get get the swaybar buttoned up. The end points are quite tight with the new bushings
Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 Porsche 911 4/98-build, 3.8L M96
Speaking of sway bar mounting....Peter, you're suggesting the ends first and then the middle brackets...is this with the car frame on jacks, and A-arms unloaded & drooping?...or with the A-arms partially loaded with jacks or stands, or what ?....I'm very comfortable with wrenching, but putting the sway bar back gave me a real struggle when I was installing my new front Bilstein shocks. I didn't find any info in the WIKI, so I'd really appreciate anyone's input on the sway bar install.
2mAn wrote: ↑Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:23 am
Ive heard some conflicting info when it comes to properly torquing down the front wheel bearings, so before I go drive around and destroy these new ones, can someone confirm the correct method/ torque spec & procedure
anyone confirm this info??? Id like to get this done ASAP so I can drive the car around... went and bought the bigass socket for it today.
311s-wiki wrote:
Spindle nut (not torque spec available)
tighten until snug then back off 1/8 turn or until cotter pin fits. I usually just snug it up and back off until you can put the cotter pin in place
Can't find exploded views of the brake master and the clutch master. Can anyone provide links? Looked in Clymer, service manual and parts catalogue. Probably missed them. Little help?
I haven't felt like that since 7th grade...
70 SPL
83 F-250 460 c.i. puller
couple of others
S Allen wrote: ↑Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:00 pm
I will remove the misleading torque spec from the wiki. Sorry for the confusion.
Steve
Thanks Steve! I have always gone by “using the force†but someone else mentioned a torque spec and I thought it couldn’t be correct and then I started researching and saw that torque spec and my world turned upside down haha
Cars off the floor jacks now, just need to get get the swaybar buttoned up. The end points are quite tight with the new bushings
yeah I've used "the force" before , and still do kinda but , I've also broken several bolts in the motor that aren't ever convenient to get to .. the force isn't always right . haha
For those who have separated the body from the frame using an engine hoist, did you use a 2 ton or can you get away with using a 1 ton? I know the 1 ton can handle the weight, but will the arm be able to be extended far enough?
1970 Datsun Sports 1600
2007 Volkswagen GTI
Sold 1997 BMW z3 2.8
Sold 1966 Datsun 1600 Sports
Sold 1971 Datsun 240z w/Chevy 350
Sold 1974 Datsun 260z
Sold 1972 Datsun 620
Sold 1995 Miata 1.8
Sold 1985 BMW 535i
wick24 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:02 pm
For those who have separated the body from the frame using an engine hoist, did you use a 2 ton or can you get away with using a 1 ton? I know the 1 ton can handle the weight, but will the arm be able to be extended far enough?
I have not.
In some cases the boom extension is labeled, 1/2 ton, 1 ton, 1.5 ton. Usually there is one beyond those that is labeled; DO NOT lift beyong this point. From photos, it looks like it doesnt need to be dangerously extended.
Not sure if the boom is rated or the ram. http://www.mlwebb.com/datsun_roadster/b ... 134714.jpg
David
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
Also, is a gsl-se axle with all brake components worth picking up for $150 if the 3rd member is the only thing missing? Can a 3rd member be sourced easily? Maybe from a different car?
1970 Datsun Sports 1600
2007 Volkswagen GTI
Sold 1997 BMW z3 2.8
Sold 1966 Datsun 1600 Sports
Sold 1971 Datsun 240z w/Chevy 350
Sold 1974 Datsun 260z
Sold 1972 Datsun 620
Sold 1995 Miata 1.8
Sold 1985 BMW 535i
wick24 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:28 am
Okay, I'm just going to get a 2 ton today.
Also, is a gsl-se axle with all brake components worth picking up for $150 if the 3rd member is the only thing missing? Can a 3rd member be sourced easily? Maybe from a different car?
Okay, but where would I get a 3rd member? And is there any way to tell if it really is from a gsl-se and not just a gsl?
1970 Datsun Sports 1600
2007 Volkswagen GTI
Sold 1997 BMW z3 2.8
Sold 1966 Datsun 1600 Sports
Sold 1971 Datsun 240z w/Chevy 350
Sold 1974 Datsun 260z
Sold 1972 Datsun 620
Sold 1995 Miata 1.8
Sold 1985 BMW 535i