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The end result of all your work is incredible. Nice work man, you deserve a pat on the back. 
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BB6 Prelude . . E36 ///M3 . . VA WRX Limited . . 1969 Nova
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Good job man. Awesome REbuild.Medium-low...
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Just wanted to post a quick update on the car. So I found out the car is leaking oil. I also found out my brand new clutch is now slipping. Looks like I have some work to do before H2O now.
Pretty sure that gasket I replaced between the oil filter housing and the block is leaking. Also pretty sure either my rear main seal or transmission input shaft is leaking because there's no way a brand new "stage 2" clutch should slip getting on it in 3rd and 4th after a proper break-in. I'm already in contact with Competition Clutch to get a replacement disc. I'll be rippin the tranny off to investigate this weekend and get it all straightened out. I just dont feel like doing it whatsoever.
gratuitous photo I shot that I'm happy with:
Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
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Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
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Looks fantastic! Sucks to hear about the oil issues though. Hopefully it goes smooth and you get to enjoy the rest of the season with the car.'13 Fiat 500 Abarth
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fingers crossed!Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
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wow this car has come a long way! bet your stoked on it, its freshhhInstagram: @ask83n
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Hope you get things done in time. Car is looking good though.Comment
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Originally posted by BenVAG View Postthanks guys. It'll be done for sure.Originally posted by ldl180i View Post
I pulled the transmission off last night, it took me about 2 hours by myself, I don't have a lift, or a transmission jack, so I just bench pressed it.
I found the culprit, just sucks the brand new clutch disc got ruined. If you're not at all familiar with O2O style VW transmissions, they have a pushrod that comes out of the center of the input shaft and that is what disengages the clutch by pressing on a thrust plate on the pressure plate that sits at the center of the flywheel (which is open in the center). It's an odd setup that uses the flywheel to fully enclose the clutch setup, with the pressure plate bolted to the crank. Only other place I've seen this kinda setup is on tractors. haha
Turns out the brass bushing that the pushrod rides on was worn out, causing it to ovalize the seal which is why it got worse and worse over time as little bits of 75w-80 escaped past the seal. I never noticed it before because the pushrod seal was still ok seemingly. So new brass bushing, new pushrod seal, and new input shaft seal for good measure. I also replaced the oil filter housing to block gasket when I had the motor out and that started leaking. I'm not sure why, it's a metal gasket with a crush section, but I found out there's also a different style gasket for the same thing so I ordered one of each to compare because they're only $3. Maybe a light application of some copper RTV is in order too.
Either way, I'll have the transmission back on this weekend, break in the clutch for 2 days and drive down to H2O Tuesday or Wednesday, so see everyone there! (funny how this always happens right before shows)Last edited by getamongst-it; 09-19-2013, 12:01 PM.Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
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new sprung 6-puck clutch is in, replaced 3 seals, a bushing and 3 gaskets. can't be any more fresh!
drove to work today breaking in the new setup, grabs awesome. I like the feel of this better than the full-faced clutch personally. See y'all in Ocean City! I'll be down tomorrow night.Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
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Love this build man. Really wish I was going to H2O so I could hang with everyone
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Ol Dirty Bastard - RIP
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We missed you and the rest of the S|W crew man!Originally posted by theseeker411 View PostLove this build man. Really wish I was going to H2O so I could hang with everyone.
This for me personally was easily the best H2O ever. I don't think I slept more than 4 hours any one night and I'm so glad I got to see so many friends. I can't wait for SoWo now, and all the things that I have planned for my car between now and then. Next year is gonna be great.
high on life.
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The other night I made a hockey puck front motor mount which solved the issues I was having with hood clearance at the fuel rail, while at the same time stiffening up the motor from moving around. I drilled it out to a 1/2" bolt so that shit ain't goin anywhere. Unfortunately I couldn't get a grade 8 in that length locally, so I got a grade 5 zinc plated, but it'll more than suffice as this bolt sees little to no shear tension.Lower your expectations, you'll be much happier.
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your mk2 is simply orgasmicComment
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