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gotta put the tensioner in a vice and slowly squeeze it in is much easier if you do it slow

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Hahaha thats the other issue. No table vice.

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lol that could be an issue. Um can also use a big channel locks?? done that before

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Actually, you HAVE to do it slow. If you go too fast, you'll rupture a seal.

What city are you in, Joel?

I've used a car and jack before... Not the best way but it gets the job done.

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In Linwood by wyoming.

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Thanks for the floor jack idea... lol

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Timing belt is installed. only thing I am worried about is the tension. Should be good I am always over worried.

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Did you do the drill bit check to see if the tension is right?

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I did using allen wrenches.

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Everything is all assembled and ready to go back into the engine bay. Going to try and get most of it done tomorrow. And have it running and driving sometime this weekend.

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Looks good! Hope to see it pick on some more v8 cars this summer ;)

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Good job!

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Big update tonight.
Installed the clutch and trans, and dropped it in the bay
Got all the wiring and vacuum lines hooked up. Starter and axles installed. It is getting close to being ready to start.

To do list.
Transfer case
Down pipe
Oil feed and return lines
Radiator
Intercooler
And fill all the fluids.
Thanks Nick for all the help.

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Whats the deal with the transmission?

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The trans that I am going to have you look at is the one I broke last year. The one in the pic is a tre stage 3
I got all caught up in finishing my car I didn't get a chance to pull those calipers for you. I hope to have them pulled mon.

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So much for going right to sleep! Did get alot done though.

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Laying in bed I thing my dog is going to have a heart attack because of the lighting.

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Nice work, can't wait to see it done.

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I need to find me some of that motivation.

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Well it is finished. Everything went to plan. started right up, and no leaks. this was the first start up started running rough at the beginning, and cleared up after a few seconds.

The excitement I get after tearing it all the way down to the short block and putting it back together and it working perfect is amazing.

Big thanks for the help Cornfed2.4

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