Well, I have concluded that I am in way over my head. Before I hurt myself or do serious damage to my car, I am going to concede defeat.
Before life got in the way, the reverendbill was willing to help me get my transfer case in. I appreciate his willingness to help and totally understand why that fell through. Is there ANYBODY else on this list in Virginia who has done this that might be willing to help me get this done?
I have a decent garage, and I can follow directions, but this is clearly not going to happen with just me doing it.
I can probably drive the car a fair distance as it is, too. Just throwing it out there, as I'm a little desparate to have the car available. Wish I could throw a bunch of money at it and just get it done, but that not an option either.
Let me know if you can help or know someone who can. Thanks
What issues are you haveing ?? Still stuck on getting the 2 pieces apart ?? I am not close enough - midstate NY , and only have my SX/4 with it's on it's last leg oil blowing enigine.But I had never done one before and did it with my 15 year old son who has zero knowledge of cars. but can proudly say has learned some !!I took the old one out in one piece and alone........think like the little train that couldn't man !!
hit the post button too quick - at what point are you at with it now ?? Sounds like if your saying you can still drive it, the old one isn't out yet.......It took me a good 2 - 3 days , ( not 8 hours mind you) to get mine done, but I spent alot of time cleaning and putting new gaskets, seals on everything.( except my speedometer cable wich is still bound in a rag and zip tied up under the car ) : ( .
I've got a couple things that really got me down yesterday. I was so discouraged and just felt like throwing in the towel...Feeling better about it today and will try to regroup and give it another go.
First problem is that I cannot remove the shift motor bracket from the replacement t-case. Now it seems like the bolts are stripped and I'm at a loss there. All the other stud nuts came right out.
Under the car on the current t-case, I could not get anything on the the nuts to remove the catalytic converter bracket....which is like STEP TWO in the process....just felt like nothing was going my way.
My bro-in-law talked it over with me on the phone last night and gave me a few suggestions that I will give a shot.
If I can't remove the case at the adapter, CAn I just leave the adapter on and replace that along with the t-case? Or does that make installing the t-case much more difficult while under the car?
That seems to be what I'm looking at now.
It can be pulled either way. what case is this.
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I am feeling much better about this today. Went out this evening after the golf tournament and made good progress.
I am confident I will have the case out the next time I can devote some time to it....probably Tuesday evening and again on Wednesday.
Kinda feel like a schmuck for sounding so desparate at first, but I was just really discouraged. I think I can get it done now.
Thanks for the input. I hope I can find those pics again and I would be set!
if you run into a snag, you got my number ;D
I have gotten discouraged on projects too. Sometimes it takes a few questions (where I really feel like a complete newbie asking them) and some time pondering. After that I have a new angle to approach the problem and new energy to attack it.
Like Red Green says, "Remember, I'm pulling for ya. We're all in this together."
Quote from: DarthGremlin on April 10, 2011, 09:23:00 PM
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I am feeling much better about this today. Went out this evening after the golf tournament and made good progress.
I am confident I will have the case out the next time I can devote some time to it....probably Tuesday evening and again on Wednesday.
Kinda feel like a schmuck for sounding so desparate at first, but I was just really discouraged. I think I can get it done now.
No reason to feel like a schmuck , you probably had your goals set and the black cloud took over. I ended up cutting down the side of the nut with a hacksaw and splitting it with a small chisel.It is a daunting task alone.My worst issue was with the front pipe to manifold bolts...
Thanks for the input. I hope I can find those pics again and I would be set!
The old case is out. Waiting on a new trans/adapter gasket, and I will begin putting it all back together. Thanks to those who have helped me out!
68AMXGOPAC: The black cloud DID take over there for a while...glad that it's gone!
Where did you get or find this gasket. I haven't looked hard for it. So let us know
NAPA Online. And that was the only place that I found it listed during my search. They were 98 cents, so I bought a couple.
Nice find
From my NAPA receipt...
Item: A/Trans Gasket, Extension Housing
Product Number: ATP14579
Well, this long saga may finally have a happy ending. I have everything put back together (correctly, I believe, this time). I did not try to even move it out of the garage tonight. I want to go to bed thinking everything is fine.
First thing tomorrow, I will see how things go. Shift linkage seemed a little different, but seems to go into all gears. I thought I saw how to adjust it, but that didn't seem to get it done.
May be coming back for some advice on adjusting that.
Stay tuned.
good luck