General 8G Question Thread

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Originally Posted by greddy

quick question on the 5spd swap, when using an OEM 3G flywheel we use our oem starter and starter plate and there are no washers or anything that we have to use to space things out right?

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That's right, I used the same setup nothing needs to be spaced.

Ohh and just in case don't use a spacer that the 3g's have between the crank and the flywheel, the G's don't use it.

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I have someone interested in my auto tranny mine is a 01 and his g is a 99 are they for sure compatible, the answer should be yes but I want to know for sure since there are some differences he says his tranny is the one that has the oil filter on top and mine doesn't.

in a decent amount of detail,
how could I remove a cam gear without removing the timing belt from the engine?

I don't imagine that being possible.

never mind then, I can't dig up squat about this anyway




anyway
I have a set of 18x7 inch rims (OEM MazdaSpeed6 wheels), my plan is to put a set of track tires on them, so, any reccomendations on sizes?

225/40/18 since they're only 7" wide.

Does anyone know the part # for the manual starter plate for the v6?

the crank pulley bolt has standard threading, right? I can't with any amount of torque on that bolt by hand with a breaker bar (and pipe) and then a spanner holding the pulley stationary, break loose this bolt, so, time to rent an impact?

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Originally Posted by foxbrand

the crank pulley bolt has standard threading, right? I can't with any amount of torque on that bolt by hand with a breaker bar (and pipe) and then a spanner holding the pulley stationary, break loose this bolt, so, time to rent an impact?

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Yes I use a dewalt impact gun and it takes a lil bit to break it loose

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Originally Posted by spdracr

Yes I use a dewalt impact gun and it takes a lil bit to break it loose

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if yours is cordless, this is begining to look better for me, I can buy one local off craigslist and forgo the air compressor

The other trick you could use is wedging a breaker bar against the ground while on the bolt. Turn the key to start for just a split second. Just make sure your crank sensor is unplugged so the car doesn't actually start.

I might end up doing that, but then again how do I torque it down that much afterwards, also another trick I have learned is to unplug a fuel injector, this does the same thing as disconnecting the crankshaft position sensor

-___- half hour with a compressed air impact and half a can of wd40, and nothing

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Originally Posted by Guzm4n

Does anyone know the part # for the manual starter plate for the v6?

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1055a022

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Originally Posted by OMEGA PHX

Random question
I have someone interested in my auto tranny mine is a 01 and his g is a 99 are they for sure compatible, the answer should be yes but I want to know for sure since there are some differences he says his tranny is the one that has the oil filter on top and mine doesn't.

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Some years had them, some don't. I can't remember details, but it should be fine. Correct me if I'm wrong, guys

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It works 99 was the filtered year

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Originally Posted by deeznutz

1055a022

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thanks deez

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Originally Posted by foxbrand

-___- half hour with a compressed air impact and half a can of wd40, and nothing

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Mine is a corded gun and it works all the time. Just keep at it and it should come off. Try pb blaster instead of wd40.

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Originally Posted by spdracr

Mine is a corded gun and it works all the time. Just keep at it and it should come off. Try pb blaster instead of wd40.

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This! For stuck bolts, I find that continual blasting with the impact coupled with spraying PB Blaster, they slowly come out with minimal damage to the threads (if dirty or damaged threads are what is causing the bolt to be stuck). This is for stuck bolts in general, I've never done the actual crank pulley bolt myself, but I encounter stuck bolts all day at work.

Disclaimer: I use either a Snap-on 3/8", a Snap-on 1/2", an Ingersol-Rand 1/2" or Ingersol-Rand 3/4" air impacts with a 100psi supply, top quality joints!

I remember at the bbq meet we accidentally left the ratchet on keiths car trying to remove the crank pully? And started the engine..... didnt have to wedge anything just the momentum of the ratchet broke it lose.