Nutmeg's Swap and Progress *New Pictures 7/5/09*

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:41 am

Awesome! I love the feeling of getting new parts! You got some really nice ones too!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:46 am

MyNeonSaysHi wrote:Awesome! I love the feeling of getting new parts! You got some really nice ones too!

Yeah, it's kind of an addiction, eh?

I'm nearly done with part buying, the numbers are getting harder to crunch everytime I do the budget check.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:49 am

You only live once right!?

Can't wait to see it go in!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:51 am

MyNeonSaysHi wrote:You only live once right!? Can't wait to see it go in!

Yeah, you can say that again. I'm getting pretty bloody anxious to do this. I think I spend more time thinking about this than anything else.

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:22 pm

Got the intercooler today. Just need a few more parts now.

I have no space in my room anymore.

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:49 pm

Any answers to my questions would be great!!!

http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=31114

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:35 am

Why are you doing it in your room? You're supposed to do it in the garage!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:31 pm

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:42 am

Lakers open with 14 point lead?

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:27 am

Nutmeg wrote:

Make sure you put that on right, when its off the car. Just the paper gasket won't do it. Need some copper hi temp rtv too.. Or it will be a b00st leak.

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:56 am

The gasket is already RTV'd onto it, I believe. Well it's stuck on there with something.

2002TuRboNeoN · Post by **2002TuRboNeoN** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:05 pm

i know our excited about it but take your time when doing it or you willl miss putting together some conenctors like me and wonder why it doesnt run..have fun doing it

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:00 pm

2002TuRboNeoN wrote:i know our excited about it but take your time when doing it or you willl miss putting together some conenctors like me and wonder why it doesnt run..have fun doing it

Thanks man, and we'll be sure to take all the time we need.

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun May 04, 2008 2:00 pm

I think we're going to do the swap Memorial Day weekend. That way, there are three days of no school; hence more time to work out problems.

The axles, coolant bottle, and shift ball came in a few days ago, so I think we have everything we need, minus some various hoses/lines.

I'm getting excited.

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:06 am

Here are some pictures of the axles, coolant bottle, and shift ball:

And I ordered an HID kit from BRR, with plans to retrofit stock housings. Keep a look out for this project.

This time next week I'm hoping I should be finishing up the swap. I can't wait.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:45 am

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon May 19, 2008 1:16 am

Fixed.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Sun May 25, 2008 12:32 am

You need a link to this in your sig. Took me forever to find it. And you should update it! You said in the other thread that the motor is almost out!

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Sun May 25, 2008 1:11 am

How was the first day of the swap?

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun May 25, 2008 1:50 am

The first day of the swap is over. Here are some pictures

We had some problems draining the coolant, kind of got it everywhere.

The only thing that stopped us from pulling the motor was the axles. I made four trips to the auto store in the period of an hour to find the right size drive, then to get a puller for the axles.

As she sits now:

We go at it again in the morning, so expect updates tomorrow night!

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Sun May 25, 2008 1:57 am

Good luck with the upcoming transplant!

NiteHawk · Post by **NiteHawk** » Sun May 25, 2008 2:38 am

i strongly recommend switching the jackstands out for good cinderblocks with a U shaped end on it. much more stable and guaranteed to not have a slide-off... slip them under the mail "frame" rails running the length of the car to either side of the exhaust channel...

looks good so far man!

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:24 am

NiteHawk wrote:i strongly recommend switching the jackstands out for good cinderblocks with a U shaped end on it. much more stable and guaranteed to not have a slide-off... slip them under the mail "frame" rails running the length of the car to either side of the exhaust channel...

looks good so far man!

Just curious, why wouldn't jack stands be good for holding a car up. Aren't they MADE to do that?

The only thing that stopped us from pulling the motor was the axles. I made four trips to the auto store in the period of an hour to find the right size drive, then to get a puller for the axles.

What did you end up having to get? Maybe you can save me four trips

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Sun May 25, 2008 9:42 am

if i were you, go to NAPA and get an axle nut socket set, and an air hammer. that'll get those axles out real fast

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun May 25, 2008 12:24 pm

yellowpatrol wrote:
NiteHawk wrote:i strongly recommend switching the jackstands out for good cinderblocks with a U shaped end on it. much more stable and guaranteed to not have a slide-off... slip them under the mail "frame" rails running the length of the car to either side of the exhaust channel...

looks good so far man!
Just curious, why wouldn't jack stands be good for holding a car up. Aren't they MADE to do that?

The only thing that stopped us from pulling the motor was the axles. I made four trips to the auto store in the period of an hour to find the right size drive, then to get a puller for the axles.
What did you end up having to get? Maybe you can save me four trips

Well, the stands are working fine, and are under the rails. Took all kinds of shaking trying to unbolt the exhaust.

As far as the axles, we didn't have the right socket. You could go rent a socket set like Hudson said, but it's 32mm just so you know. It was like 16 bucks at Schuck's. Then we grabbed a hub puller to get the axle out, so it should go smoothly today.

krc21 · Post by **krc21** » Sun May 25, 2008 12:37 pm

im so jealous... one day this wil be me..

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon May 26, 2008 6:47 pm

Well, it's been two more days. Today nothing was done, yesterday the motor was pulled. Here are more pictures:

Right now, we're just trying to figure out some wiring issues, like where several plugs go (check the motor swap section). I put the new gauges in today, but couldn't get the shifter or pedals swapped because none of the tools were at the shop (needed elsewhere). We also have some axle problems, and might need whole new axles. Other than the small things, hopefully we'll get the motor dropped next weekend.

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Tue May 27, 2008 12:11 am

Pretty much the single thing I did today.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue May 27, 2008 12:19 am

Take it as it comes yo... you've got some progress goin here and I hope you figure out that wiring issue and the axels.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Tue May 27, 2008 12:21 am

I'm glad you're doing it first. *bookmarks topic*

Hehe.

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