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  1. cinderMK3

    R154 problem

    How wore are your mounts(tranny and engine)? I ask because twist/backlash from the transmission will cause an excess wear on the mating surfaces inside and lead to this eventually. just something to check on if you replace or rebuild the gearbox
  2. cinderMK3

    W58 and R154 OEM clutch plate

    I have a R154 Transmission: I saw on drift motion the OEM clutch only mentions the W58 fit. Is it the same plate for the R154? I have been looking around for a new one and just having a hard time getting good information. I even have a NEW stage 2 clutch plate for the R154 in my possession...
  3. cinderMK3

    Stage 2 daily clutch plate

    Have a R154 5 speed. I'm curious if I get a stage2 daily clutch plate does it need a stage2 flex plate and fly wheel to go along with it? Or can the plate only just be swapped? seems like the OEM is a little thicker on the centre spline compared to the stage 2
  4. cinderMK3

    ARP Head Studs Too LONG!!!!

    Did you measure the depth of block holes then insert the stud. Then measure amount left on stud showing just to be safe? I know its re-dudent but just a double check.
  5. cinderMK3

    7MGTE Broken Timing Pulley Guides - Possible Fix??

    Is it possible the tension pully slightly off causing it to ride along that lip eventually leading to failure? I know its only one bolt holding it level, maybe a worn edge of it? Or weak bearing?
  6. cinderMK3

    Crank Pully

    Sounds good I'll torque it down when its back in the car. Thanks again for all the help and tips everyone, I appreciate it!
  7. cinderMK3

    Crank Pully

    UPDATE: Heat and oil and then we braced crank and It finally gaveway! The wife was painting the other day, but had a co-worker with me today. I asked him to take his shirt off and give some sexy poses, but he wasn't really into it....which made me sad ah-hahaha *cough cough* But super...
  8. cinderMK3

    Crank Pully

    excellent, A Good piece of mind thing I appreciate it. I'll hopefully have good news update in a day or two. Thanks again ^^ EDIT:soon to be entire engine color scheme Flat black baby blue :D
  9. cinderMK3

    Crank Pully

    Any recommendations on length of pipe for removing the crank pully? I was going to cut down the local flag pole and vault off my roof to break this thing loose. All joking aside Just doube checking its not a reverse thread. Nothing was was ever mentioned in TSRM or my book. Oil and heat...
  10. cinderMK3

    Coolant issue

    ^ this ..made me giggle
  11. cinderMK3

    Venting about my neighbors..

    yeah minus the mach 6 winds in the winter, Iowa is pleasant and enjoyable :D
  12. cinderMK3

    Venting about my neighbors..

    Akron, yourself?
  13. cinderMK3

    Venting about my neighbors..

    I live in what I like to call "Po-Dunk Iowa"....it's fantastic I also approve a move :P
  14. cinderMK3

    Mystery Window Problem

    could it be possible that the power is run through the power to the light on the bottom right of the door? would point to the open door culprit.
  15. cinderMK3

    Front wheel camber.

    Thank you for all the info Hvyman. It is very much appreciated.
  16. cinderMK3

    Front wheel camber.

    Alright, I'll just take it to a shop for that. But I had another quick question I got the hub off after I got the wife home, and holy mega nut for the front bearing. The rear was a 32mm If I remember correctly, the front is a fair size larger. I finished late last night, and I didn't have my...
  17. cinderMK3

    Front wheel camber.

    Hello, sitting here waiting for wife to finish surgery and haven't got a chance to completely look into the front wheel much lately. I'm replacing the wheel bearing which I did to the rear already, but I have noticed that only one front tires camber is a bit off. The top is leaned inward a...
  18. cinderMK3

    Idles Great AFM/unplugged but cant throttle Idles Awful with AFM plugged in.

    oh lord I am a narb. Never mind. I had the exhaust tube on the turbo push up to it but not clamped. Lesson learned double check hose clamps. I assume IT popped it off after the throttle touch. I went to shower and was going through each step and then I was like....oh ma god. (insert Face palm...
  19. cinderMK3

    Idles Great AFM/unplugged but cant throttle Idles Awful with AFM plugged in.

    Now I'm just super confused here so I need some help if possible ^^. And If it's a simple as a get a new AFM that's fine but just hoping for explanation maybe to ease my heartache. So here goes! Car was running absolutely fantastic little over a week ago, Until I was in 4th gear got into it...
  20. cinderMK3

    Bent Front Control Arm Bolt

    I poked around in the listed section but didn't see anything. I ordered one from the dealer :) Should be here next week!