Finally getting ready to start the rebuild...

**White5.0** · 09-17-2008, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

Looking good Ryan. I take it the headers worked fine for you? One suggestion on the clutch, Centerforce Dual Friction.

i *think* theyll work alright if i pick up some 90 degree wires but not 100% until i get the wires i guess. you did give me that peice but i dont know if the 90 degree wires are made the same as regular wires at the dizzy.

another thing is i cant get all the bolts on the headers and im not too sure what to do? i can get the bolts on all the holes except the last tube no matter what side i start on.....

should i be prying the tube to get the bolts in? or possibly drill out the holes a bit? any suggestions?

**Viper_ed** · 09-17-2008, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by White5.0

i *think* theyll work alright if i pick up some 90 degree wires but not 100% until i get the wires i guess. you did give me that peice but i dont know if the 90 degree wires are made the same as regular wires at the dizzy.

another thing is i cant get all the bolts on the headers and im not too sure what to do? i can get the bolts on all the holes except the last tube no matter what side i start on.....

should i be prying the tube to get the bolts in? or possibly drill out the holes a bit? any suggestions?

Like I said look at the accel wires. I know the 90 degree ends are even less bulky than the one I gave you.

For the headers, since they have individual flanges on each tube, you may have to tweak on it a little to get the bolt in.

**White5.0** · 09-17-2008, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

Like I said look at the accel wires. I know the 90 degree ends are even less bulky than the one I gave you.

For the headers, since they have individual flanges on each tube, you may have to tweak on it a little to get the bolt in.

yeah ill look into those wires, prob order them this week...

what do you mean by tweak? i didnt mess around too much on with them while they were on the stand cause i didnt want to stand to tip since i was using a stand that is designed like a T.

**Viper_ed** · 09-17-2008, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by White5.0

yeah ill look into those wires, prob order them this week...

what do you mean by tweak? i didnt mess around too much on with them while they were on the stand cause i didnt want to stand to tip since i was using a stand that is designed like a T.

The wooden handle of a big hammer will do wonders to pry them into place.

**White5.0** · 09-17-2008, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

The wooden handle of a big hammer will do wonders to pry them into place.

hahah alright ill give it a try next time im home. i just sort of set them on for now

**White5.0** · 09-29-2008, 11:58 AM

got the fuel rails, injectors, intake, and tb all on. my clutch kit and all my driveline parts and hardware also came in, but was unable to put it on this weekend since my flywheel was on backorder (figures). also picked up a dizzy and mass air meter.

from what i can think of off the top of my head that i still need are: ACT sensor, o2 sensors, waterpump pulley, starter, plugs and wires, belt, alternator, transmission (in the process of working out a deal on one right now), battery, and all the fluids.

**White5.0** · 09-29-2008, 12:04 PM

also, i picked up my power steering pump to put on and it leaked some fluid already before even being spun by a running motor. i really dont want power steering fluid to be spraying all over my new motor so im thinking i may just go with no power steering pump until i can buy a new pump.

what do you guys think of this? is it too much of a PITA driving a fox with no power steering? i dont think it will be too bad since ill only be driving it on the weekends since im at college, plus its already almost winter.

**scott5** · 09-29-2008, 12:47 PM

throw some slicks and sknnies on there and you will never know.

**97LaserRed** · 09-29-2008, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

throw some slicks and sknnies on there and you will never know.

haha! good idea never thought of that did you rhino!

**White5.0** · 09-29-2008, 03:57 PM

hahah not a bad idea

**scott5** · 09-29-2008, 04:06 PM

we did that to my buddies camaro and i drove it a few times and you really cant even tell, it just gets alil harder when you put 8 or 9 in wheels up front

**Viper_ed** · 09-29-2008, 08:20 PM

Not a big deal to drive without the power steering. If that't the tentioner setup I gave you, you may want to swap the pulley over to another tentioner. For some reason, I'm remembering it as being bad which I thought I told you when you came to pick that stuff up.

**White5.0** · 09-29-2008, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

Not a big deal to drive without the power steering. If that't the tentioner setup I gave you, you may want to swap the pulley over to another tentioner. For some reason, I'm remembering it as being bad which I thought I told you when you came to pick that stuff up.

dont remember you telling me that...not a big deal tho as i only asked for the pulley anyways. i have a tensioner but the pulley is cracked. ill just swap em

**jaa55** · 10-14-2008, 10:42 PM

It will be good to see another nice fox at UPJ!!!!

**White5.0** · 10-14-2008, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by jaa55

It will be good to see another nice fox at UPJ!!!!

haha thanks...yeah if i ever get it done we can cruise around here if its not snowing like it always is up here lol

**White5.0** · 10-19-2008, 07:29 PM

got the flywheel, clutch, transmission, and driveshaft all on...all i can say is wow, what a pain in the but it was putting the tranny in, glad im done with that...clutch pedal feels fine so everything seems ok.

all i need are some 02 sensors, coolant tank, air intake/filter, alternator, battery, starter, belt and some fluids and i can finally start it up.

anybody got any parts i need? let me know!

**jaa55** · 10-19-2008, 08:22 PM

I know how you feel about the tranny, i took mine out yesterday morning to change my clutch........it tilted on the tranny jack and split all the fluid out on my head..............
you still in need of that lower shift boot?

**White5.0** · 10-19-2008, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by jaa55

I know how you feel about the tranny, i took mine out yesterday morning to change my clutch........it tilted on the tranny jack and split all the fluid out on my head..............
you still in need of that lower shift boot?

oo thats not good! haha.. did you get it changed and everything back together or just take it out for now?

yeah ill still be needing it if you've got it. just let me know

**97LaserRed** · 10-19-2008, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by White5.0

got the flywheel, clutch, transmission, and driveshaft all on...all i can say is wow, what a pain in the but it was putting the tranny in, glad im done with that...clutch pedal feels fine so everything seems ok.

all i need are some 02 sensors, coolant tank, air intake/filter, alternator, battery, starter, belt and some fluids and i can finally start it up.

anybody got any parts i need? let me know!

have any pics!?

**White5.0** · 10-19-2008, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

have any pics!?

no not this time...when i remembered to take them i already had the car off the jackstands and just got a shower, so i didnt feel like rollin under my car on my dirty garage floor LOL