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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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DFW install help?

I was wondering if anyone in the DFW area with tools and a garage would help me with some installations?

I just got in my PWR radiator, Mazmart water pump, Racing Beat screens, and radiator hoses.

I can provide beer, lunch, or even cash if needed.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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I am up to help......I have a garage and the normal hand tools that would be needed. but if we can find a guy with air tools I wouldnt mind giving a hand.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Dont see why u would need air tools for those installations. I cant wait to get out of the freakin Condo and get a home with a big garage. My garage here is just big enough to fit my car, not really big enough to work comfortably or i would invite you over.

When are you going to do this? If ur cool with it i may stop by to check out the install, the water pump is something i have thought about getting.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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I have a two car garage we can do it in but I am in fort worth so it would be a bit of a drive for you.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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I can get it done whenever and whoever is available.

We can set something up for this weekend.

I dont think power tools would be needed.

The radiator and water pump are pretty straight forward. The big issue with the water pump is it shares the same belt as the alternator so if we mark the bolts before doing anything we wouldnt need a belt tensioner.

If anyone needs it for future use I have the whole service manual and parts catalog in PDF if anyone needs it.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Im also thinking about buying a power bleeder to make SS brake line install easier.

I also have rotors, pads in the mail, and about to order brake lines as well.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I have a two car garage we can do it in but I am in fort worth so it would be a bit of a drive for you.
Ohhh yeah thats a bit of a drive just to watch Thats cool, is nice of you to offer up the space for Vasichko though. Vas, u should take him up on the offer anyways, its not THAT far away and is good deal. GL with the install
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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I probably will.

A good time to install some stuff, ice cold beer for the heat.

Its not that far, my girlfriend lives in Southlake so thats almost halfway there.

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Ohhh yeah thats a bit of a drive just to watch Thats cool, is nice of you to offer up the space for Vasichko though. Vas, u should take him up on the offer anyways, its not THAT far away and is good deal. GL with the install
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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yeah it takes about 10-15mins to get to southlake from my house.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Yeah just let me know...there are a couple other RX8 peeps that live by me that would be willing to help as well.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Cool, Ill PM you with my number.

Just letting you know my car is looking ugly right now. Someone in my parking garage backed into my rear quarter panel and dented it in, then decided to drive off with no note or anything while I was at work. Its all good tho, getting the whole car repainted at the beginning of next year so it will look fresh.

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Yeah just let me know...there are a couple other RX8 peeps that live by me that would be willing to help as well.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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whenever you guys decide to do this let me know ill bring some of my tools and ill lend my good hand in helping if we do need air tools i got my compressor fixed finally so if we cant get it done at steve's house we can use my tools at my house
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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I don't think air tools are necessary just a torque wrench at most.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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i know but still they make everything faster and a lot easier
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Yeah I just have standard tools but they should do the job.......I will let you know when it is going on Brian. Tom are you going to take part in this?
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Well whatever tools you wanna use, it doesnt matter to me.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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ok cool and do you have a torque wrench steve just wonderin
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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no I do not have one, You?
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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yeah ill bring mine and if you can think of anything else that will be needed let me know
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