one wicked element 09-24-2002, 02:10 PM I plan on going to M7, and I want to be safe. I saw what happened to your older Drive Shafts, and I want to make sure if that happens to me, I'll be safe.
I was planning on ordering a Drive Shaft Loop (http://www.bmrfabrication.com/misc/DSL.jpg) from BMR, and an new transmisson mount. I'd like to get these installed before M7, and I need help doing it.
You are a great guy, and I can't thank you enough for helping me last time. I don't want it to seem like I'm taking advantage of you....just looking for help.
I'll bring over a 12 pack of cold pop as well. :)
.....My head gasket is also leaking on the passenger side....I did some looking and NAPA has the gasket, but can't order the bolts - they don't stock them. I need to fix this as well sometime, but I need the bolts. I hope I can still race.
I can pay you for your time if you'd like. Please let me know.
Milo.
derty 09-24-2002, 03:18 PM Putting that loop and the trans mount is only a two hour job. Not a big deal. I'll be here till tomorrow afternoon and part of Thursday as well. Otherwise I can't get to it until Sunday or Monday. Call me and we can figure out what to do.
one wicked element 09-24-2002, 03:32 PM Originally posted by derty
Putting that loop and the trans mount is only a two hour job. Not a big deal. I'll be here till tomorrow afternoon and part of Thursday as well. Otherwise I can't get to it until Sunday or Monday. Call me and we can figure out what to do.
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
Thank you sooooo much man.
If theres anything I can do for you, let me know.
I'll buy ya lunch afterwards if you want.
Milo.
one wicked element 09-24-2002, 03:57 PM How does sunday sound??
I still have to order the parts...which I am doing today. I figure they should be here by saturday or so. I'm doing the gears on Friday to Saturday, so sunday should be good.
It will be the Drive shaft loop (looks like we have to take the drive shaft off - will that be a problem?), and the Transmission Mount (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=5118&view=257#largerimage) from Summit.
Milo.
derty 09-24-2002, 04:03 PM Taking the driveshaft off is easy. Like I said it's only a two hour job total. Even for the trans mount. I'll just loan you the floor space and you can do most of the wrenching.
one wicked element 09-24-2002, 04:44 PM Originally posted by derty
Taking the driveshaft off is easy. Like I said it's only a two hour job total. Even for the trans mount. I'll just loan you the floor space and you can do most of the wrenching.
I just ordered the parts from BMR Fabrication - they should be here Monday. Would Monday still be good for you?? I get out of work at 5pm, and could stop over.
Milo.
dreamer1q 09-24-2002, 04:52 PM Hey buddy, you need to come up and get your ring and pinion too. I seen a ad in the bargian section of todays paper where a guy had a 10 bolt rear end for 50 bucks, might want to give him a call too.
one wicked element 09-24-2002, 05:02 PM Originally posted by dreamer1q
Hey buddy, you need to come up and get your ring and pinion too. I seen a ad in the bargian section of todays paper where a guy had a 10 bolt rear end for 50 bucks, might want to give him a call too.
Can I get it on Friday? I get paid then, so I could just make a round trip to get the gears and drop the car off. Do I need to get more rear end lube?
Let me know what time/date will work for you.
FYI, I no longer get the paper, so I didn't know about the 10 bolt in the bargian section of todays paper. I don't have the extra $50 after getting the loop, mount, and the gears + install. I'll have to pass on it for now. But thank you anyways.
Milo.
Black Sunshine/ 00SS 09-24-2002, 06:48 PM If you still have the gasket to change after M7, let me know, I'll help you out, no charge. Really shouldn't be that hard. I drink Bud Light:metal:
one wicked element 09-24-2002, 07:00 PM Originally posted by Black Sunshine/ 00SS
If you still have the gasket to change after M7, let me know, I'll help you out, no charge. Really shouldn't be that hard. I drink Bud Light:metal:
:cool: :bow:
I'll have to wait about 2 weeks before I do that. The gasket is about $13 bucks, but the bolts are $100. No part store carries them around here - only a dealer. I don't the cash to do it right now....but by next paycheck I should.
-But thank your for offering. I'll look you up soon.
BTW, are you a 12 or 24 pack drinker? :cool:
Milo.
dreamer1q 09-24-2002, 07:57 PM Yeah you can get them friday, just wanted to make sure you didnt forget. If you want, you can meet me at work and we can take your car down to the shop. Then I can give you a ride back to wherever you gotta go. As long as you dont laugh at the van:rolleyes: You should be set on gear lube as long as you have some. You will need new stuff though. I got the additive for ya here too. We will try to keep it as cheap as possible for ya.
As for Blacksunshine...aka black mullet:D I hear he can drink like a fish
:bow:
derty 09-24-2002, 10:51 PM 10 Bucks says they get so damn whiskey dicked tearing it apart that they can't torque all the bolts back down right when they put it back together!
DJCobol 09-24-2002, 11:06 PM Originally posted by derty
10 Bucks says they get so damn whiskey dicked tearing it apart that they can't torque all the bolts back down right when they put it back together!
I got $10 on that too!
dreamer1q 09-25-2002, 07:11 AM All we are doing is dropping it off, but maybe we can stop at a bar on the way back:rolleyes:
derty 09-25-2002, 07:59 AM Not you Quentin, Milo and Harold with their case of beer head gasket job!
robvas 09-25-2002, 08:44 AM Are you getting ARP bolts, or OEM?
dreamer1q 09-25-2002, 08:45 AM Oh, yeah I'd pay money to watch that:D It would be like a episode of survivor
one wicked element 09-25-2002, 12:07 PM Originally posted by robvas
Are you getting ARP bolts, or OEM?
OEM bolts's are $100, and I can only find them at a Dealer. I can get the gasket pretty much anywhere for $13-15 bucks. I'm looking at about $125 dollars to do the install with OEM parts....but if I ever do heads, I'll have to buy those parts all over again.
I am looking at getting the gasket and reusable bolts from
tbyrne motorsports.com (www.tbyrnemotorsports.com). They offer their set at $299 with the gasket, and the bolts.
READ ABOUT IT:
Tired of blowing stock head gaskets? If so, these gaskets and bolts are what you need to keep your heads from lifting. The head bolts have a 185,000psi tensile strength and include ARP hardened washers They can be bolted-in with no modifications required and will deliver superior strength over the stock bolts. They can can also be reused without a problem unlike the stock bolts. The head gaskets are a Custom tri-metal product suitable for normally aspirated and boost applications. They are available in various thicknesses and bore configurations. They are much stronger than stock and less likely to blow out.
PICTURE:
LS1 Head Gasket and Bolts (http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/ls1/ls1boltsgaskets.jpg)
Its almost double of the cost of OEM parts though. BUT, I also get the parts for both sides, thus the added costs. ....It comes down to a money issue. I'll see what I have in my pocket in 2 weeks. If I can get aftermarket, I will - but most likly it will be OEM.
--------- Oh, and BTW, for all you making bets on the head gasket drinking adventure, ( :p ) I may sip here and there, but I don't start counting cans until after the job is done.
:) :cool:
Milo.
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