project: Mutant GSX problems, this post may become quite long Options

[SCCA Stang]

ok, as some of you all know I am in the middle of a project build up on my GSX.
I am running into some difficulties and need some help. I have a Chiltons and haynes books, I also have the repair manual on cd (BTW cant figure out how to load correctly) but I am still having some stuborn difficulties and such.
this post may become quite long as the project continues, but I will appreciate all the help I can get with this.

thanks for the space!!!!!

First Question:
does anyone have a simple way to get the spindle nuts off of a '93???
I have the cotter key out and have been hammering on it for a couple of hours with a 450 ft/lbs impact. I have also drowned it in PB Blaster. (BTW the pass. side came off with in a few min of getting at it with the impact.)

Second: do I just use a regular puller to get the hub assembly off???
and why does my hub assembly look like the hub assembly from a FWD according to Chiltons???

[KOU In3]

I've always used PB blaster and a long lever arm for the spindle nuts. Sounds like you've been soaking them in PB blaster. Have you tried a longer lever arm? I've had good luck by sliding a length of steel pipe over the end of the torque wrench.

You'd be suprised at the amount of help you get from a 3 ft lever arm.

Driver's side is almost easier as you can 'deadlift' the wrench (stand-up into the pull). Take a 3 foot lever arm and a 300 pound pull and you're looking at doubling the torque of that impact wrench.

[natedogg]

1. Do like KOU says and it still doesn't budge start jumping on it. Worked for me before I got an impact.

2. I may be wrong but I'm assuming you are taking the transmission out right now? If so then you don't need to detach the entire hub assembly. There are 2 ways to loosen it enough to free the axle.

-Remove the nut that connects the ball joint on the lower control arm to the hub assy. You might need a pickle fork to help you out. The hub should move enough to free the axle.

OR

-Remove the bracket that attaches the brake line to the strut. Remove the two bolts that attach the hub to the strut. You should be able to free the axle now.

[SCCA Stang]

I am looking to purchase my new turbo for the GSX and want to know what gains I will get from the ported EVO big 16G over the unported EVO big 16G???

also, does anyone have a 2G ported exhaust manifold for sale (will fit on my '93 1G GSX, Correct?????)

[SCCA Stang]

Yours for only $599.

if $$$ were no object that would be a decent deal, but can't go that steep

[DVNT Kidd]

I also have the repair manual on cd (BTW cant figure out how to load correctly)

gimme a holler back on that cd, bro. if you haven't tried it already, why not throw that thing on the laptop and have it RIGHT THERE for when you're at the car, know what i'm saying?

if you want, bring your laptop and that cd and i'll throw it on there for you, complete with extra mouse and keyboard guard (like you'll care about wiping your hands when you just HAVE to know what to do next).

jracer was tellin' me about your escapades at work today. i was available! i may not be the greatest mechanic around, but i guarantee you wouldn't have had a dull moment! you know me!

anyways, when in doubt, do like i do: *kidd bashes paw and hoof through the sick factory stock radio in his probe, encouraging it to work... or daring it not to* hehe, sometimes you just gotta be a little gentle with it.

holler back, gsx.

[SCCA Stang]

gimme a holler back on that cd, bro. if you haven't tried it already, why not throw that thing on the laptop and have it RIGHT THERE for when you're at the car, know what i'm saying?

jracer was tellin' me about your escapades at work today. i was available! i may not be the greatest mechanic around, but i guarantee you wouldn't have had a dull moment! you know me!

hey bro, thanks, when are you available to come help??? I dont know much more than you do when it comes to this car cause it doesn't have 300 Cubic inches, and that is what I am used to messin with, but I have found that the concept is the same ("move the stuff out of the way to get at what you want to work on")
I am sure that I will be spending a large majority of my weekend (except for when the Daytona 500 is on) working on my ride, and all the help I can get is greatly appreciated.
-werd

[DVNT Kidd]

they just switched me up on hours at work, so anytime in the mornings on weekdays and anytime during the weekend (every other saturday after noon). just let me know whenever. we'll work on the ride and the ol' ladies can hang out and do whatever they usually do: gossip.

[Larz]

Good luck. When in doubt, use more leverage.

[turbohcar]

Ok first thing is first, where are you located? If need be I can help you this weekend.
Second, why in the heck are you takin the entire spindle assembly apart?
Let me know and I may come over this weekend if there's time. Later

[SCCA Stang]

well, I am from Morton, but my car is in Pekin. I am removing this shit to get the trani out. I will be over there tomorrow to do some more work

[KOU In3]

well, I am from Morton, but my car is in Pekin. I am removing this shit to get the trani out. I will be over there tomorrow to do some more work

Just unbolt the two bolts from the shock/strut assembly (17mm) then the spindle/brake assembly will tilt out enough to allow you to remove the halfshafts from the tranny. Don't forget to unbolt the carrier bearing too though.

[SCCA Stang]

thanks KOUin3

[SCCA Stang]

To get those big hub nuts off I had to use a 5ft long breaker bar to get them to move. Even then I was pushing abut as hard as I could to break them loose.

after a broken craftsman breaker bar, a broken Snap-ON breaker bar, a bent proto breaker bar and a half hour of cutting the bolt off with a air driven grinder wheel and a chisel...EUREKA!!!!! it came loose!!!!! but the spindle nut is toast.

Just unbolt the two bolts from the shock/strut assembly (17mm) then the spindle/brake assembly will tilt out enough to allow you to remove the halfshafts from the tranny. Don't forget to unbolt the carrier bearing too though

I was going to just do this but with a bad cv boot, i gotta get the cv shaft out anyway, but thanks for all of the support so far.

[SCCA Stang]

well guys, I got the struts removed and the brake lines removed, but the abs wires are still attatching the strut to the car. the little brackets that hold the wires onto the strut itself are rusty and thus weak, so to get them off I will have to break the brackets, are those available at the dealer or where would I have to go???

is it possable to remove the abs with-out regrets later???

[SCCA Stang]

is it ok to reuse the factory upper strut mount when replacing the strut with a KYB GR2 / eibach prokit setup???

[natedogg]

is it ok to reuse the factory upper strut mount when replacing the strut with a KYB GR2 / eibach prokit setup???

Yes.

For the ABS, just zip tie it if the bolt breaks. Worked for me on the brake lines for the old FWD.

[SCCA Stang]

For the ABS, just zip tie it if the bolt breaks. Worked for me on the brake lines for the old FWD. 

why didn't I think of that...duh


what about removal???

[SCCA Stang]

should be wrenching on the GSX again tomorrow 3/10 if anyone wants to volunteer their time call me, I want to get an extreme amount of progress done on it so the more hands the better, most of you have my phone # but if you dont call me on my cell : 309-241-0972, wont be over there till probably 10:30, but I will try to be there all day.

[SCCA Stang]

got the turbo timer installed yesterday and the valve cover painted, I'll be installing the new ceramic coated headre and EVO III 16G tonight, maybe if I have time after that I will install the newly painted valve cover and work on my rear suspension and brakes... just the update.... next week I will try to get the rest of the loose ends tied up and get the car on the road... I have the week off from my full time job and so free time will be plentiful... If anyone would like to come over and give me a hand feel free to call me - 241-0972

Ben