Well it did come down to no other choice in my case, for sure. And I didn't drill it for the record. The hole was drilled straight and clean with no issue. I somehow apparently got a tap that was 1/8" longer than it should have been and I didn't pay close enough attention when tapping the pan.
On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 5:04 PM, Ross Kuhns <[email protected]> wrote: > I seem to recall the consensus was to yank it - if you have the > facilities. > Of course if I was to drill into the pick up line I'd pull it. > > > > You're not old Donni... > > > > Ross > ------------------------------ > From: [email protected] > Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:18:57 -0400 > Subject: Re: To Yank or not to Yank, that is the question... > To: [email protected] > CC: [email protected] > > I'd love to hear others thoughts on this. Maybe it's just because I'm old > and fat, but I really hated doing the clutch/flywheel/transmission removal > and install under the car on jack stands. With a lift, there's no question. > Maybe I'll feel differently after I tackle putting the whole shebang back in > the car and spend days trying to figure out what I have left disconnected! > > On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Bill Cardell <[email protected]> wrote: > > Unless you're going to pull the oil pan to drill the return, I'd leave > the engine in, given your situation. MHO and worth what you paid. > > > Bill Cardell > TurboDog's Dad > > Flyin' Miata <http://www.flyinmiata.com/> > HELP FLYIN' MIATA GO TO TARGA NEWFOUNDLAND! > <http://www.flyinmiata.com/projects/targa/index.php> > Targa Miata Facebook > page<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flyin-Miatas-at-Targa-Newfoundland/144488045605566> > > FMWestfield <http://www.fmwestfield.com/> > > Sales 1-800-359-6957 > Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out > http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/ > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Ross Kuhns > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:09 PM > *To:* Miata Powerlist > *Subject:* To Yank or not to Yank, that is the question... > > So one reason I helped Donni pull his motor/tranny was to see how hard > it is as I have a local club member who is ready to buy a FM voodoo turbo > and have me install it. It's a '90; compression checked out good, car is in > decent shape, ready to go. > He's going to order a happy meal clutch kit too. > > So the question is: Do I yank the powertrain and do it all that way or just > do it like I normally would, clutch and turbo like separate jobs while in > the car? > > I've done 6 or so clutches, not my favorite job with jack stands but I know > the routine. Donni's was the first miata drivetrain I've helped pull and > wow, there are a lot of step/bits to pull. I think Donni estimated there > was like 6 hours worth of work to get it out by the end (his first). > > I'm in a 2 bay standard garage, so space is a bit tight. > > > I recall this came up a few years ago but forget what the consensus was - > So...how do ye vote? yank or no yank? > > > > > Ross Kuhns > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > > > > > -- > "It is rightly acknowledged that people of faith have no monopoly of > virtue..." > -Queen Elizabeth II > > _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > -- "It is rightly acknowledged that people of faith have no monopoly of virtue..." -Queen Elizabeth II
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