Subject	I was SO afraid of breaking the pilot bushing
Posted by	TT XTZ on June 09, 2005 at 10:09 AM
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In Reply To	Great post! I think this is the longest thread I've posted by Dustin on June 08, 2005 at 05:58 PM
Message	when it was so hard to get the tranny stabbed in there! How did you know it had broken? Did you feel it break or did you only notice when you looked in there? Very nice review - I remember reading that. :-) For now, just having a non-slipping clutch is a nice experience!
Follow Ups	Okay Bernie, you're off the hook... (pic heavy!!) - TT XTZ 15:10:37 06/08/05 Oh, and Aaron, that was my aunt. ;-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 15:11:42 06/08/05 Congrats on seeing it through Ash. You did a great job on - Dave N 15:14:34 06/08/05 Thanks again, for the 3541st time!!! :-) - TT XTZ 15:30:22 06/08/05 If it doesn't involve a clutch-related question...you can - Dave N 15:32:33 06/08/05 fixed pic link>>> - Dave N 15:36:09 06/08/05 lol. (n/m) - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 15:41:25 06/08/05 Nice, lol. (n/m) - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:47:14 06/08/05 Haha, nice pic (n/m) - Mickleson(OH) 15:50:01 06/08/05 Hulk smash! (n/m) - Zeus 15:53:44 06/08/05 he (n/m) - TARGETZ 16:51:27 06/08/05 For reference.... - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 16:52:34 06/08/05 the resemblance is uncanny! (n/m) - Zeus 18:02:21 06/08/05 Yeah, I feel bad about that one... - TT XTZ 16:15:24 06/08/05 Was it THAT obvious I was talking through clinched teeth?:-P (n/m) - Dave N 16:19:06 06/08/05 Check yo email, sucka. (n/m) - trackstar 16:21:21 06/08/05 Will do. I'll check it when I get home. (n/m) - Dave N 16:26:53 06/08/05 You Rule! Huge Congrats on getting it completed! (n/m) - SniPer SR71 (Dallas) 15:18:16 06/08/05 Thank you, Mr. Phone Help from Big Job #1... :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 15:31:55 06/08/05 right on, you're definately tempting me to do my - CRAZZEPETE. 15:18:33 06/08/05 This puts everyone on notice.... doing a Z32 clutch??? - Dave N 15:22:19 06/08/05 easy now, don't take it out of context!! ha ha - CRAZZEPETE. 15:24:42 06/08/05 Heh... with a little help. :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 17:04:43 06/08/05 Hey, in all seriousness, a girl should be a requirement - Dustin 17:46:39 06/08/05 so now i have girlie hands, huh? thanks (n/m) - dogpile 17:51:04 06/08/05 *smack* (n/m) - Dave N 19:53:28 06/08/05 Okay, so you don't remember me. :) (n/m) - Dustin 22:12:04 06/08/05 I bought a torque wrench for like $15 at PepBoys. I know - rufflez 18:18:21 06/08/05 Nice but 55Y00? Ew, boo, shudder. - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:23:47 06/08/05 You would've needed it in the time we would've had it, - TT XTZ 15:27:55 06/08/05 It sucks because it's blue and french. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:29:00 06/08/05 Raciest (n/m) - TARGETZ 16:50:31 06/08/05 What was racey about that? (n/m) - spicyZ 16:54:02 06/08/05 its true. They had to flip the gears around on the new - rufflez 18:20:10 06/08/05 The jack we had sucked. - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:32:08 06/08/05 "Sucked" doesn't begin to touch the number of curse words - TT XTZ 15:33:27 06/08/05 So...would you say it "Bernie'd"? (n/m) - Dave N 15:37:07 06/08/05 From the looks of it, it Garth'd. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:46:47 06/08/05 Touche, Mr. Bilski :-) (n/m) - Dave N 16:07:46 06/08/05 That jack was like the Titanic, sold as the best - Governor 16:10:51 06/08/05 Tranny jack? What's that? - 90Z-NA (ATL) 16:20:46 06/08/05 All that work, and no down pipe install? - SactoTodd 15:24:08 06/08/05 Yeah, not this time. And, 'cause I already had enough - TT XTZ 15:38:20 06/08/05 The downpipe to test pipe bolts SUCK! - Madhatter10-6 15:25:11 06/08/05 Wow! Okay, I feel better about the hours I spent. - TT XTZ 16:19:42 06/08/05 Impact wrench rules for stubborn exhaust nuts... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 16:23:42 06/08/05 Nice. Maybe I need to think about adding that - TT XTZ 16:39:26 06/08/05 House things convinced me... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 00:01:30 06/09/05 Very nice, thanks for sharing. Looks like it was a good time - Zirvana 15:26:33 06/08/05 Yeah, my help was good company. :-) - TT XTZ 16:21:55 06/08/05 I'm never going to do a clutch my self ever - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 15:32:33 06/08/05 I had it in my mind that I could never really consider that - Zirvana 16:10:33 06/08/05 Yeah - having done it once, I'm betting any time after - TT XTZ 16:23:51 06/08/05 Definitely.... - Joe(NoVA) 16:27:15 06/08/05 Wow, good to know! - TT XTZ 16:30:46 06/08/05 LOL - Joe(NoVA) 16:34:31 06/08/05 Time to tackle a auto tranny :-) (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:32:23 06/08/05 You just want some entertainment! - TT XTZ 16:44:51 06/08/05 "Hey Spencer, watch her do this..." (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:51:41 06/08/05 exACTly. :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 16:55:50 06/08/05 "should we tell her this is the part where you have to.... - Spee 17:47:34 06/08/05 cool :) (n/m) - Guapo 15:33:00 06/08/05 A job well done Ash! - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:33:14 06/08/05 Yes it was - thanks again! - TT XTZ 16:25:39 06/08/05 I've broken my tip off in a seal many times. - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 15:33:56 06/08/05 You broke your tip off in a seal? You perv... - Scotts94z32 15:38:53 06/08/05 My gallery? Or just my standard arsenal of funny pics? - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 15:45:33 06/08/05 I have to click "no" 4x when I read one of your posts. You - Scotts94z32 15:56:42 06/08/05 Geez, you are such a girl. I guess I could get rid of it.... - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 16:30:17 06/08/05 Uh... just upload them to photodump. - Kenny 16:36:30 06/08/05 You need to talk to my fiance. (n/m) - Kenny 15:40:22 06/08/05 she is calling my gf first. you have to wait. (n/m) - PennStateZ 16:09:33 06/08/05 I can call your glf if you like. - Kenny 16:33:31 06/08/05 if I wanted her to be more of a jackass I would :) (n/m) - PennStateZ 16:59:17 06/08/05 "Do you have any jackass in you?" - Kenny 17:06:15 06/08/05 Do you want the x, x's #? ;) (n/m) - Scotts94z32 16:59:30 06/08/05 Now you offer it, when I'm engaged =P. - Kenny 17:04:19 06/08/05 I've already sent them to STUFF/FHM/Maxim "it's your x" - Scotts94z32 09:53:32 06/09/05 awesome work! nice post too - mousersix (San Antonio) 15:40:39 06/08/05 Thanks! And you know it does! - TT XTZ 16:33:39 06/08/05 wow, you responded to every single post! (n/m) - mousersix (San Antonio) 17:42:19 06/08/05 wheel police on the picture in your website! (n/m) - E=mz² 15:45:14 06/08/05 Yeah, that's from when I first got the Z. - TT XTZ 16:34:42 06/08/05 NIce Job! But I like the shot of your bell housing!! >> - Spongerider :) 15:46:06 06/08/05 And I'm bringin' the torque wrench with me! - TT XTZ 16:37:37 06/08/05 LoL! (n/m) - Spongerider :) 17:17:00 06/08/05 Good job! - myzislow 15:50:51 06/08/05 Yes it does! :-) Thanks! (n/m) - TT XTZ 16:46:42 06/08/05 Sweet! Great job, Ash and friends! That drill isn't - Scotts94z32 15:51:27 06/08/05 Who knows anything about that drill! - TT XTZ 16:48:45 06/08/05 Heh, nice post and good job (n/m) - spicyZ 15:52:32 06/08/05 Thanks! :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 16:49:30 06/08/05 Finally!!! Some pics and a story to read! I am bored as - Unluky (MO) 15:54:26 06/08/05 Glad to oblige. :-) - TT XTZ 16:51:01 06/08/05 no, i am the only one on this board that can wear all Black. - Halo Z 16:06:40 06/08/05 Then what am I supposed to do with all those clothes in my - TT XTZ 17:21:05 06/08/05 you don't need clothes. :) (n/m) - Halo Z 20:37:22 06/08/05 I don't think my helpers would be very productive, then... (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:33:22 06/09/05 that depends...... - Halo Z 10:44:07 06/09/05 I've used my Jack Strap for many things... - Governor 16:08:25 06/08/05 Approximately 37 times. :-) - TT XTZ 16:57:55 06/08/05 Nice lighting on the "product shots" of the FW, disk and - my91z 16:09:01 06/08/05 Thanks, photo geek! =) - TT XTZ 17:03:05 06/08/05 Wow, no leg humping? I'm impressed. - trackstar 16:23:16 06/08/05 I count two instances. But out of this many posts, - TT XTZ 17:08:34 06/08/05 LOL :) - ZBlacktt 17:50:54 06/08/05 Good point. - TT XTZ 10:35:22 06/09/05 Lol...you coulda played Jenga afterwards! (n/m) - The Sixth 16:23:28 06/08/05 Hah - you get a gold star! - TT XTZ 16:27:28 06/08/05 :-) w00t!!! - The Sixth 17:20:11 06/08/05 That's another story... - TT XTZ 17:23:28 06/08/05 Clearly I was the Jenga champion. (n/m) - WickedZX (NoVA) 22:44:48 06/08/05 And I lost at least once. (n/m) - TT XTZ 23:36:48 06/08/05 I knocked em over with my jack strap :) (n/m) - Governor 22:04:32 06/09/05 Did someone say Jenga? I've got you all beat: - Dave N 07:52:00 06/09/05 I especially like the box wrench shim (n/m) - Governor 08:42:46 06/09/05 That's not really a shim, it's just laying on the 2x4 next - Dave N 08:50:38 06/09/05 nice (n/m) - Governor 13:39:14 06/09/05 You do what you hafta when ya gotta hold something up... ;) - TT XTZ 10:02:51 06/09/05 Sadly, it was real...I did a post a couple years back about - Dave N 11:12:30 06/09/05 You post too much - "a couple years back"? - TT XTZ 12:01:07 06/09/05 Here's the original post. - Dave N 15:32:13 06/09/05 WOW. (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:06:31 06/10/05 I wouldn't allow the children within 50 feet of that set-up. - Dave N 14:22:24 06/10/05 That's why you don't use a jack for the tranny... - Joe(NoVA) 16:26:03 06/08/05 It goes a lot smoother when the clutch disc is perfectly - Dave N 16:30:03 06/08/05 :-P Don't remind me!!! (n/m) - TT XTZ 17:15:19 06/08/05 Family member of mine lost a tooth doing that. - Kenny 16:35:08 06/08/05 Did *said* family member burn his lips on the exhaust pipe - Dave N 16:36:39 06/08/05 lol, no I don't think so. (n/m) - Kenny 16:41:13 06/08/05 i got a gash on my skull, trans fluid in my mouth, and - dogpile 16:57:07 06/08/05 and rocks permanently embedded in my back (did in gravel) (n/m) - dogpile 16:58:26 06/08/05 Can I be on hand with a video camera the next time? ;-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 17:16:10 06/08/05 sure,but it might have gotten wet when the rain started - dogpile 17:23:08 06/08/05 Hah! You SOUND like grandpa, too! :-) - TT XTZ 17:24:45 06/08/05 no, its not a good story, its painful - dogpile 17:27:36 06/08/05 Yes, it's an OEM rear main. I installed one a few weeks ago. (n/m) - whitepearlz 16:52:55 06/08/05 Well, I haven't been keeping up with my bench-presses, - TT XTZ 17:12:33 06/08/05 You must have a rib cage of steel ! (n/m) - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 18:56:09 06/08/05 i had a tranny issue as well - SuparexTT 16:27:02 06/08/05 For my 94TT..my wife moved the crank bolt slowly so I - Zirvana 16:46:07 06/08/05 Re: Okay Bernie, you're off the hook... (pic heavy!!) - sparkie 16:36:21 06/08/05 You know it! ;-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 17:34:54 06/08/05 Nice Job!! I wish there were more hands on folks near me! (n/m) - Barry'Z(NJ) 16:38:37 06/08/05 They are definitely nice to have around! (n/m) - TT XTZ 17:34:26 06/08/05 Awesome job! I did the SAME thing + a few weeks ago. - whitepearlz 16:51:01 06/08/05 I was wondering about something like that. - TT XTZ 17:33:51 06/08/05 nice post Ashley... funny pics. i have the Sears Gold too! (n/m) - telegraph(Denver) 16:56:15 06/08/05 Thanks! Is it treating your Z well? (n/m) - TT XTZ 17:31:52 06/08/05 actually, all alarm/security system problems went away after - telegraph(Denver) 19:15:01 06/08/05 well done Ash! - Spee 17:01:45 06/08/05 Yeah, sure - you guys had a bet, didn't you - - TT XTZ 17:29:59 06/08/05 Hey, it wasn't me....blame George, Aaron, Don, and the rest - Dave N 20:03:48 06/08/05 Don't you mean George, Aaron and Tony??? - TTwinZ (CT) 01:03:18 06/09/05 Oh yeah...that's right. Someone had to "work" that day :-P (n/m) - Dave N 07:44:07 06/09/05 Great job, Ash! And nice post too... - TheTwinZ (Peru) 17:09:50 06/08/05 Thanks! Yeah, the NoVA crew is an excellent one. :-) - TT XTZ 17:14:40 06/08/05 The only Z crew in Peru is my brother and me :) - TheTwinZ (Peru) 18:42:49 06/08/05 It's very cool that you both share this interest. :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:04:46 06/09/05 Great post! I think this is the longest thread I've - Dustin 17:58:34 06/08/05 I was SO afraid of breaking the pilot bushing - TT XTZ 10:09:02 06/09/05 The clutch wouldn't disengage after getting everythin - Dustin 10:15:25 06/09/05 Oh man! I bet it was kind of nice that a qualified mechanic - TT XTZ 10:39:35 06/09/05 Congrats I need a crew like that. Maybe in Gainsville. (n/m) - rufflez 18:23:27 06/08/05 Does the crew travel ims my question? lol - ZX 2B U 18:57:01 06/08/05 Eh, WV isn't that much farther than Leesburg... ;-) - TT XTZ 10:10:25 06/09/05 I'm in Gainesville... - Kez43 19:34:06 06/08/05 Oh sweet. I was actually going to post something about this - rufflez 19:41:45 06/08/05 Very nice! I really wish a lift would fit in my garage... (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:11:33 06/09/05 My neighbor has a tranny jack and didn't use it when he did - Only1Z 20:53:55 06/08/05 I think you should! I'd be curious how he'd manage that. (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:13:01 06/09/05 awesome post, and great job on that. (n/m) - Rage 20:57:41 06/08/05 Thanks! :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:15:13 06/09/05 Excellent work. It was nice meeting you tonight. - bb300z(NoVA) 22:33:47 06/08/05 Let me know when and where. - WickedZX (NoVA) 22:35:49 06/08/05 yeah, we'll get that Z up and running (n/m) - Governor 08:31:53 06/09/05 Thanks guys. - bb300z(NoVA) 09:10:22 06/09/05 Looks like we'd all be happy to help - - TT XTZ 10:17:54 06/09/05 I changed them because I am completely upgrading my - bb300z(NoVA) 11:41:16 06/09/05 Oh boy, fun stuff! - TT XTZ 12:04:17 06/09/05 Great Job! - SaipanZ(MP) 00:01:23 06/09/05 Seriously, I think this is the longest thread I've seen! - TT XTZ 10:21:25 06/09/05 Impressive work! - ZXRider(SoCal) 00:07:26 06/09/05 THERE you are! =) - TT XTZ 10:24:01 06/09/05 haha i dunno what happened yesterday - ZXRider(SoCal) 11:56:12 06/09/05 Well, - TT XTZ 12:05:55 06/09/05 haha popular? i don't think so - ZXRider(SoCal) 14:50:10 06/09/05 Weird; I thought all teenagers these days were computer - TT XTZ 10:10:04 06/10/05 Magnetic fields are greatly increased at corners and edges - Got Z? 00:56:40 06/09/05 Interesting - - TT XTZ 10:26:49 06/09/05 More on that - jkeyser14 19:02:11 06/09/05 Wow, strong force! That's pretty cool. :-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 10:10:41 06/10/05 Damn, now I feel ugly, I can never get people to help me - CrazyGreek 02:16:29 06/09/05 You know, they make these things called Universal Gym sets - TT XTZ 10:31:10 06/09/05 Call me crazy but, I like an old school trans lift work out - CrazyGreek 16:37:08 06/09/05 It does sound like a nightmare! - TT XTZ 10:13:37 06/10/05 wow (n/m) - JDMz32smity 06:53:07 06/09/05
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