[PalamidesBM'r]

Replaced fsr this morning, weds morning I replaced the abs module, two says earlier had new windshiel installed. Next on the list is installing my poly rear diff bushing.

 

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Would love to hear what you had to do to accomplish this?
Are there any DIY's or whatever?

All I did was remove the access panel, pulled the rubber grommet for the brake lines out of it's slot for wiggle room, remove the one 10mm bolt holding the pump down, then I pulled the module up enought to loosen all four module bolts with a 4mm 1/4" socket and ratchet, pulled the bolts out one by one, then pulled module off pump, slid new one on, then bolted everything up in reverse order. Took me ten mins.. Also wanted to note my replacement module was numbers matching to my early 99 with the ASC system and I DID NOT have to code it. Weird I know. I installed it, and the lights went out and it works. I assume I just got lucky.

 

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Well well well... look what i found/replaced.

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Got my nice wheels and new tires put back on.

 

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Was all excited to get my ZF 5spd box today for my swap. Im much less excited now.... $1000 paperweight....

 

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$300 refund. No returns. Ups wont accept my claim.

Gonna take it to my machine shop. They have a hell of a welder.

 

[PalamidesBM'r]

That’s unfortunate God speed!

Losing hope in this old girl... constant BS at every turn. But sentimental value wont let me just scrap her.

 

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Update. Machine shop fixed the broken mounting tab on my ZF for $100. Waiting on my garagistic dssr and then its swap time.

 

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Well boys...

 

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5spd swap complete (minus coding.) It was totally worth it.

However, now my brakelights arent working? I used the original sensor (which was working before i swapped it into the new pedal bracket.

Idk. Im tired.

 

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Do they come on when you press the clutch pedal?

I thought the same thing! Lol no they dont. And for some reason, my car was pre wired for the two clutch switches. Didnt have to alter anything just posi-tapped the existing plugs

 

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After first drive, and stalling 9x, the clutch is a monster to push in, and engages 1/2" off the floor. Im certain i put everything together right. But now its a violent jerky mess

 

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Are you sure you got all the air out of the clutch hydraulics?

I bled it like 50x. Im gonna try a stainless clutch hose.

 

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When I first put in my new clutch, It was like this for the first 100 miles or so, then it started to get better. But don't beat on it for the first 500 miles of "city" driving.
The E46 clutch is self-adjusting, which is why it will get better.

Another way to help it adjust; go to an empty space, then go in reverse for 10-20 feet, then forward 10-20 feet. Repeat a few times. Try not to give the car much gas, just have it roll in gear.
You should notice a little improvement. This only helps on the E46 with a brand-new clutch.

Ill give it a shot. Its got a solid flywheel and an unsprung sintered iron disc so i knew it was gonna be gnarley (had the same setup in my mini jcw, which was actually better than the Worn DMF) but damn its touchy.