R154 swap with undesirable outcome, help please...

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Sep 8, 2008 | 09:02 PM

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Yeah, just got dne with putting the tranny on, too tired to finish. The clutch disk has springs on both sides though, the only hint i can think of is the disk hitting the flywheel bolts, that's why it had scratches,i shoulda caught the clearance prob. if nothing comes up, it should be running tomorrow....... thnx guys, really......

just for reference, the flat side is flywheel side. you should always spin the clutch manually to see if it binds on anything, if you're not sure about placement.

Sep 9, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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just for reference, the flat side is flywheel side. you should always spin the clutch manually to see if it binds on anything, if you're not sure about placement.

Got it, lesson learned lol. 97 I'll get a pic for you as soon as i can, just be patient with me since i now have to catch up with a lot of crap. I drove the car to class today, that R154 is one noisey tranny < maybe having the auto opening un-patched has something to do with it

> .. Now my check engine light is on <98 sc> so i gotta figure out how to deal with this, blinkers don't work , i also gotta wire the reverse light... i defintely feel the short gears, so that's gotta go soon LOL THnx for your help guys....

Sep 9, 2008 | 05:34 PM

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do u have everything plugged in in terms of the center console like the radio, climate control, etc? i'm not sure which one but most likely the hazard light button if not plugged, will not allow for turn signal function. i know when i had everything removed, signals would not work.

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:02 PM

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nice man, glad CL could help you lol. ill wait for the pic no problem.

Sep 9, 2008 | 06:57 PM

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Oh i see, no so far i'm driving with only the shifter in. This swap got me behind on a lot of things, so i'll have to wait till sunday to put everything on. So cool, one problem solved, now i gotta deal with the codes, maybe i'll find some help with GS guys since they have the same stupid ECU

Sep 9, 2008 | 07:00 PM

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nice man, glad CL could help you lol. ill wait for the pic no problem.

Yeah, it was funny because i had another thread running in Clubna-t, of course i was feeling like **** at the time, and your replies were very similar.

97, where are you in the swap?

Sep 9, 2008 | 08:01 PM

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waiting on a new clutch lol lol other then thats its all ready to assamble

Sep 9, 2008 | 09:38 PM

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Ok, good, just wanted t make sure you're not in a hurry for pics....

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Sep 9, 2008 | 09:40 PM

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Regarding the crossmember holes, if it gives any idea, drill out the holes till the edge of the bolt head is lining up with the edge of the crossmember. Remember, you have to drill the mount holes also, but in the opposite direction.

Sep 10, 2008 | 05:19 AM

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try flipping the cross member from front to back. mine fit that way.

Sep 10, 2008 | 09:06 AM

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I tried that but it didn't work, the holes are about 3/4" far from the holes on the car, but again, my car is a 98 which supposedly has different crossmembers than 92-97...

Sep 10, 2008 | 10:49 AM

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got it, didn't know there was a crossmember difference between the years as well.

Sep 10, 2008 | 05:00 PM

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got it, didn't know there was a crossmember difference between the years as well.

that's the word on the forum, so i can't vouch for it. Somebody said the auto and manual part# are the same for 92-97, i got a 97 W58 mount and 98 auto crossmember and they don't fit, so go figure....