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So, the missus is due for ankle surgery in a month and will spend the best part of two months hobbling around with a cast on her right foot. Silver lining, I get the adult car for a month and the Polo can sit inside on jack stands for the same. So here's a rough plan of attack. Because I'm a sucker for forgetting minor things... (like bearings) I've taken the unprecedented step of exposing my poor planning to the forum so you can tell me where I'm planning a disaster. The whole point is to remain stress free and minimise the missus yelling about 'how much more is this going to cost' etc.
In preparation:
Do final rolling second gear single wheel burnout
order the following:
suitable replacement clutch
clutch installation kit
transmission fluid
Diff ring gear bolts? ARP Kit?
Diff bearings (all from ECS?)
Car on stands, tear gearbox out, smash knuckles and bust back
Dismantle gearbox assess ring gear size
Order Diff centre
Technically inspect gearbox components for potential replacement including shift components (currently feel a little loose in the hand on engine bay side)
Whilst waiting for diff centre:
Clean up gearbox and parts
Install clutch kit
Modify selectors
Install new diff main bearings
After centre turns up:
Reassemble diff centre on new bolts
Set diff clearances etc...
Gearbox back together, fluid in.
Put car back together smash all remaining knuckles, undo physio's good work with back
So... See any major gaps? Suggestions of to dos at the same time?
Pete
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In preparation:
Do final rolling second gear single wheel burnout
order the following:
suitable replacement clutch
clutch installation kit
transmission fluid
Diff ring gear bolts? ARP Kit?
Diff bearings (all from ECS?)
Car on stands, tear gearbox out, smash knuckles and bust back
Dismantle gearbox assess ring gear size
Order Diff centre
Technically inspect gearbox components for potential replacement including shift components (currently feel a little loose in the hand on engine bay side)
Whilst waiting for diff centre:
Clean up gearbox and parts
Install clutch kit
Modify selectors
Install new diff main bearings
After centre turns up:
Reassemble diff centre on new bolts
Set diff clearances etc...
Gearbox back together, fluid in.
Put car back together smash all remaining knuckles, undo physio's good work with back
So... See any major gaps? Suggestions of to dos at the same time?
Pete
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I replaced the open centre on my Ford 9" with a locking centre. Take your time and it should be good. I wish I had my four poster when I did it though.
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