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Well, I called my mech, and he said he was just waiting on the paper work from car quest.. they should be reimbursing him for the work done on my car after the timing belt slipped 2 times in less than 3500 miles!

So now with brand spanking new valves, brand new timing belt and tensioner it should be coming home late this week!!! I'm giddy like a school girl...

Only problem is, he couldn't install the short shifter because he said one of the bolts was seized on in the transmission, he said he couldn't get it loose and tried heating it up and everything but there is a gasket behind it, and didn't want to mess anything up by cranking on it. Anyone ever have this problem? I'm not sure which bolt it was(he tried explaining it on the phone).. Its one of the bolts needed(apparently) to install the short shifter, it has a rod on it, but the bolt doesn't come loose.

Anyways.. Im excited, so I just had to post it to get it out of my system!

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Khal · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:36 pm Post subject:

Hey hey! That's cool!

Mine's been off the road a couple of times for extended periods... I know the feeling when she's good to go again

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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9102 Location: Romania

yea...i know the feeling too. Anyway.....good luck man !
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flosho · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:01 am Post subject:

min, so basically, no short shifter for me huh?

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Min · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:13 am Post subject:

Well, Either that, or a very good excuse to install a phantom grip.....

Min

flosho · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:33 pm Post subject:

I wish I could afford to install a phantom grip.. I already have plenty of parts to install when I get it back.. springs, e brake handle, gauge pod, gauges...

Anyone have a tip on a way to get that bolt out? I went by there today but didnt stop in, thursday or friday I should be able to take it for a drive(short drive...) I didnt see my car outside, so maybe he brought it back in to take another stab at the short shifter.

I cant wait to get a few more 40 degree days to put the gauge pod in!

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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Pardon my ignorance, Boys, but what's a phantom grip? Sounds like a cool thing to have!
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Min · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:09 pm Post subject:

A phantom grip turns your differential into a limited slip. Just have to pull out your differential and install it.

Min