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How do I torque the underdrive pulley? I can't figure out how to fit a 24mm socket with a torque wrench up against the firewall. I understand that I can put the MT into 5th gear to hold pulley while wrenching.

BTW. I will eventually get the whole engine/tranny out to do clutch, flywheel, IMS, seals, etc.

[trygve]

Wow, I remember that was an issue....

Maybe the trick is to grind down a (sacrificial) socket to make it short enough to fit.

(I think when I first did it I just gave it a decent amount of push on a wrench, because at 38 ft-lbs (which I think is the spec for this bolt), it's not really all that much force. If you know how much pressure feels right for a 95 ft-lb wheel bolt, then 38 is less than half as much force on the same length wrench; or similar force on a wrench half as long.)

[roocox@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by trygve

Wow, I remember that was an issue....

Maybe the trick is to grind down a (sacrificial) socket to make it short enough to fit.

Bought a low profile 24mm socket. That did it.

[roocox@gmail.com]

Window glass and regulators removed. Next, I'll pull the wiring and cut off the extra metal in the door panels. Dash is ready to pull, except for the one t20 bolt that my short bit can't reach inside the headlight switch/knob. I do have a long bit, but that's for something else.

[Gary R.]

Originally Posted by roocox@gmail.com

Window glass and regulators removed. Next, I'll pull the wiring and cut off the extra metal in the door panels. Dash is ready to pull, except for the one t20 bolt that my short bit can't reach inside the headlight switch/knob. I do have a long bit, but that's for something else.

Thanks for reminding me to order a manual for my 97, found it on CD for $7.95 on Ebay.. hopefully it's good, worst case I can get the paperback Bentley for $75 or so.

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Dash is out! Ignition housing is out, now I've got to cut off the steering lock. FYI, I found that removing the ignition housing requires depressing this little nub. It took me a little while to figure that out.

After steering lock removal and possibly updating the ignition housing with the newer version, it's time for wiring clean-up (nightmare) as the cage is likely going in next.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by roocox@gmail.com

Bought a low profile 24mm socket. That did it.

I have a cut down 24mm socket for mine. It was a tight fit...