This can be done on the car although it is easier off the car as you have good access. You need to make sure you can fill the oil again before you drain it so make sure you crack off the drain and fill plugs before you commit to anything!
If you can do this warm it is recommended but not a... 1 Comments
A lot of people who do this job attempt it with the subframe, diff and fuel tank in place and have a great deal of difficulty. It wakes about 1-2 hours to drop a subframe and you can renew all sorts of bushes, easily change diff oil and get excellent access to the fuel filter while you are at it so... 2 Comments
Guys, this is a guide for disassembly only because I was doing a straight swap for another subframe - the one thing I would mention is if you try and use this for REBUILDING the subframe then be sure you have used matchmarks for camber adjustment bolts and torque up necessary with the weight of the... 8 Comments
Thanks goes to John89t for his initial guide, this is hopefully to enhance that for the novice mechanic but was a great help to me making this - thanks John
Step 1 - Remove the centre cap to your wheel (jewellers screwdriver helped for mine) so you expose the large bolt that holds the driveshaft... 5 Comments
Credit for this goes to Mark3 for this guide.
Firstly jack car and as always support with axle stands, don't risk your legs for a few little rubber seals....
the lower wishbone is the bit to remove, the n/s one looks like this;
its held onto the suspension members via the shock absorber... 1 Comments
Courtesy of Mark3 on mkiiisupra.net:
1st off i plugged the induction passages with tissue, then i drilled the holes out to 10mm, i think the correct size is 10.4mm but i didnt have that size drill, better too small than too big a hole though, lol
then get cutting new threads for heli coils... 4 Comments
Background
Fitting an amplifier isn't something that should just be relegated to those who like cruising round town centres in the small hours disturbing the locals. Most head units have a relatively low power output e.g. around 15 watts whereas most speakers on the market will start at... 12 Comments
If, like me, you receive a car which has some stickers on that you'd like to remove then don't worry, it's definitely a DIY job.
Thanks for this one goes to Paul (Signman) our resident vinyl expert for advice and fluids, much appreciated
Step 1 - Here's what I was faced with on either side...
