Fidanza Install - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 07-04-2010

Pulled the trans today, with a lift, this is so easy C-Beam came right out, trans cam out, easy to get to Bell housing bolts. 3hrs of work and I am 1/2 way home.

However, I noticed the rear main seal is flush on one side and recessed on the other, I think the seal is bad or going.....thoughts?

XfireZ51 · 07-04-2010

You have the opportunity, change it now. I did my Fidanza 2 years ago and Al recently noticed seal was leaking. I'll need to change it soon.

LGAFF · 07-04-2010

I Am going to order one from Jerry Gaskets, he has a Viton version.(free plug)

Also putting a new rear seal in the ZF....might even do a new clutch disc.

LGAFF · 07-04-2010

Since I could not finish today, I was posed with a problem....with my lift, I cannot get the Trans out from under Lift due to ceiling clearance.

Had to pick the ZF off the stand and carry it from under the lift....that is a heavy 135lbs.

Worst part is putting it on the ground, with arthritis in the back and hips had a hard time putting it down.....back in the day I used to do what were called Zercher squats....holding the bar in the crooks of my arms...at one point I could squat 515lbs that way......I don't think I could anymore.

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-04-2010

Sounds like you are having fun in the heat today.

Not getting any younger, ya know??? You're in good company.

LGAFF · 07-04-2010

I lost 5lbs today just sweating it out.....the worst ever was Paul Workmans engine pull....It was so hot that you actually stopped sweating at points.....could not keep the fluids in us and that was about 6-8 hours out in the heat.

HAWAIIZR-1 · 07-04-2010

Lee,

I thought you had A/C in your garage?

LGAFF · 07-04-2010

If by AC you mean alternating current electricity, then yes

HAWAIIZR-1 · 07-04-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGAFF

If by AC you mean alternating current electricity, then yes

Well, I should have said air conditioning then. I'll trade you split air system for a lift; I can't do work on the Z on my back these days too and that tranny is a heavy bugger.............

Toyvet1 · 07-04-2010

Lee its easier to put the trans on the bench than all the way on the floor.

07-04-2010	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Fidanza Install Pulled the trans today, with a lift, this is so easy C-Beam came right out, trans cam out, easy to get to Bell housing bolts. 3hrs of work and I am 1/2 way home. However, I noticed the rear main seal is flush on one side and recessed on the other, I think the seal is bad or going.....thoughts? __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-04-2010	#2
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: Fidanza Install You have the opportunity, change it now. I did my Fidanza 2 years ago and Al recently noticed seal was leaking. I'll need to change it soon.

07-04-2010	#3
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Fidanza Install I Am going to order one from Jerry Gaskets, he has a Viton version.(free plug) Also putting a new rear seal in the ZF....might even do a new clutch disc. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-04-2010	#4
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Fidanza Install Since I could not finish today, I was posed with a problem....with my lift, I cannot get the Trans out from under Lift due to ceiling clearance. Had to pick the ZF off the stand and carry it from under the lift....that is a heavy 135lbs. Worst part is putting it on the ground, with arthritis in the back and hips had a hard time putting it down.....back in the day I used to do what were called Zercher squats....holding the bar in the crooks of my arms...at one point I could squat 515lbs that way......I don't think I could anymore. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 07-04-2010 at 09:30 PM.

07-04-2010	#5
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: Fidanza Install Sounds like you are having fun in the heat today. Not getting any younger, ya know??? You're in good company. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

07-04-2010	#6
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Fidanza Install I lost 5lbs today just sweating it out.....the worst ever was Paul Workmans engine pull....It was so hot that you actually stopped sweating at points.....could not keep the fluids in us and that was about 6-8 hours out in the heat. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-04-2010	#7
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,104	Re: Fidanza Install Lee, I thought you had A/C in your garage? __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

07-04-2010	#8
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Fidanza Install If by AC you mean alternating current electricity, then yes __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-04-2010	#10
Toyvet1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bloomingdale, Il Posts: 330	Re: Fidanza Install Lee its easier to put the trans on the bench than all the way on the floor.