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Another little update
I bought solid shifter bushings for a W58/V160 off ebay for $10
Then while installing them I broke the tripod, and I had to use some redneck engineering and buy some JB Weld, and Superglue it together. Seems to work for now. In the meantime may try to source out another (which has been a PITA, I can't find any for sale)
The bushings definitely increase the feel of the shifter and makes it more precise when shifting. It used to be a guessing game for me whenever I would shift from 2nd to 3rd.
I bought solid shifter bushings for a W58/V160 off ebay for $10
Then while installing them I broke the tripod, and I had to use some redneck engineering and buy some JB Weld, and Superglue it together. Seems to work for now. In the meantime may try to source out another (which has been a PITA, I can't find any for sale)
The bushings definitely increase the feel of the shifter and makes it more precise when shifting. It used to be a guessing game for me whenever I would shift from 2nd to 3rd.
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From: nor cal
hey thanks for your interest on my thred
i like your build a lot. wat trans are you running at the moment? cause i say that you have a 1j and you were buying w58 bushings. i was wondering how the w58 holds up with the 1j? im trying to figure out engine options
thanks
i like your build a lot. wat trans are you running at the moment? cause i say that you have a 1j and you were buying w58 bushings. i was wondering how the w58 holds up with the 1j? im trying to figure out engine options
thanks
I actually am running a Soarer R154. Since the late series W58 and all V160's both run the tripod setup, I was able to purchase bushings made for either of those trans and it worked no problem.
]Hey guys, another little update. I had to replace my HVAC unit in order for me to have working AC.
While the dash was out, I went ahead and started SEM'ing my interior with black.
It was a complete PITA to remove the dash and HVAC unit. Took me a total of three days to remove and replace everything, plus paint.
Also thanks to Turbodreamz for selling me the HVAC unit.
Finished Product
While the dash was out, I went ahead and started SEM'ing my interior with black.
It was a complete PITA to remove the dash and HVAC unit. Took me a total of three days to remove and replace everything, plus paint.
Also thanks to Turbodreamz for selling me the HVAC unit.
Finished Product
I don't blame you for being lazy haha. It really is a PITA to take everything apart. I now have cracks in all my AC vents, I completely broke off the wooden surrounding the far right passenger vent, and there was a lot of cursing haha.
Other then that it looks awesome though!
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Hey guys, just a quick update. I pulled the motor and tranny again. I'm 99% sure I blew my rear diff, below I included a video. I'll update you guys in a few days when I pull the rear diff out.
Can't remember how to embed the vid
Can't remember how to embed the vid
So yes, I took the unit out, replaced it, and painted the dash at the same time.
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