My 97 ES build thread. (Update 4/16/2011)
Car: 1997 Galant ES
Color: Monarch Green Pearl Metallic
Miles 212,xxx miles
Status: Sept 2009 Rebuilding...Est revival: Spring 2010?
3/2/2008
Just started the swap yesterday. Got the trans out, had troubles removing the spacer. I am going to go get a torch tonight and try to heat it out. Pics:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9622_us.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9635_us.jpg
Tips at getting the axle nuts off when you are working by yourself.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9641_us.jpg
Note to self, dont use cheap screw drivers while attempting the above:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9638_us.jpg
Easiest way to get the axle out of the hub. Unbolt the suspension fork and the lower control arm from the chassis. From there the hub swings free:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9640_us.jpg
Easiest way to pop out the axles. Stick a screwdriver between the axle and the trans, gently tap the screwdriver with a hammer:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9645_us.jpg
If the axles dont slide out of the hub easily, do not use a hammer directly ln the end of the axle or you will risk damaging the threads. Instead get a small screwdriver and put it in the small hole at the end of the axle and tap the screwdriver:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9643_us.jpg
Have to use a long extension in order to fit a socket wrench in on the driverside:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9642_us.jpg
More then likely the reason the trans failed. Looks like the lines had been leaking, probably ran itself out of fluid and overheated.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9649_us.jpg
5spd starter plate. Great way to spend $11
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9653_us.jpg
Comparing auto to 5spd. Auto is on top.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9654_us.jpg
5spd on top
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9655_us.jpg
And lastly some old memories and good times:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...MG_9633_us.jpg