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Old 10-27-2012, 09:32 PM
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I wanted to replace my throw out bearing with an upgraded one from Katech. It took my GM Master Mechanic 3.5 hours!

Here is old and new before installation:



Here is is installed:



In process:



Also stuck these in (Old and New):



Job complete in 3.5 Hours:




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Old 10-28-2012, 01:00 AM
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Looking good Jim!
Old 10-28-2012, 11:30 AM
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That's a nice looking throw out bearing.

I just replaced the billet diff support that was on my ST2 car with a stock rubber one because I kept having problems with my diff breaking both the gears and housing. No problems since I went back to the stock one. I'm not sure if it was just an issue for my car, but if you start hearing funny noises or seeing leaks from the diff, you might want to check it out.
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3.5 include the alignment?
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you will love the beefed up tranny mounts gives the car a whole new feel.
Old 10-28-2012, 10:35 PM
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Hope you put a pilot bushing in place of the pilot bearing while you were in there.
Old 10-28-2012, 11:26 PM
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That dude is fast.



What are those old/new parts (noob question)?
Old 10-29-2012, 08:09 AM
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For a second it looked like the trans jack stand was holding the car up lol, i said "whhhhaaat!?"

That would be more dangerous than juggling gernades...
Old 10-29-2012, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rithsleeper
For a second it looked like the trans jack stand was holding the car up lol, i said "whhhhaaat!?"

That would be more dangerous than juggling gernades...
Good idea! We will try that next time!

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Originally Posted by slo_z28
3.5 include the alignment?
No! My car is too low to fit on their alignment machine!

Jim
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Jim - Looks good man!!! Congrats on getting it done so quickly!!!
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TAKES ME 5 !

Originally Posted by froggy47
That dude is fast.



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Originally Posted by froggy47
That dude is fast.



What are those old/new parts (noob question)?


Old and new throw out bearing assembly!

New and old transmission mount.

Jim

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