yes it could be. when he pulled it apart he said everything looked fine though. I first suspected a bent fork, or a faulty slave cyl. ... after talking with him I am leaning more at the flywheel (wrong one maybe) or wrong wrong throwout.... we'll see.

poor Jesse. I know what it's like to take 3 steps forward and 2 steps back..... time after time....... boy do I know this feeling.

 

you know, I thought he said he got a new flywheel, one that was lightened....but the one I saw attached to the engine was like the one we pulled from our 8's...the one with the counter weight built into the flywheel, not a seperate counter weight like the one's we added. Did he forget to change the flywheel?

 

no that was the light one....

 

I know some of you guys dont care but here is an update on teh RX-8 cup points standings.

 

the counterweight and flywheel are 2 seperate pieces on this flywheel.... and i just measured the flywheel overall diameter and distance from motor to flywheel, and they are exact.... so that crosses off that as a problem and the throw out bearings are also the exact same size.... IM GOING CRAZY!!!!!! well, back to ripping hair out!

 

I would go with the oldest link in your chain. You have all new parts except fork, right? I would think the new components would be good.

 

Jesse, I know we talked about it, but are you SURE you didnt put the clutch in backwards?

are you SURE the slave cyl is pushing all the way out? it is a new master right? (yes I know you said it looks like the problem is from the fork or internal as the fork looks like it is sitting back, but check it anyways)

there are only a few reasons why the throw out would not reach the p plate, but it looks to me like you have covered all the basis here. you did say the fork was sitting on the pivot ball correctly right? still sounds like a bent fork to me.

 

ok.. well, i figured out the clutch problem! somehow, the forks spring wasnt on the pivot ball... it really looked and felt like it was, but when i actually got the spring in, it snapped in... thats when i knew it was really in there... so we quickly put the engine back in.... (unfortunatly, i was so anxious to see if i fixed it, i forgot to put my centerforce pressure plate back on DAMN!)
things that got done this weekend......
-reinstalled the motor
-got clutch hydraulics working
-reinstalled all interior from the seats back
-put all engine parts back on
-installed oil filter relocation kit
-started to install fuel system components


heres some pics.....
interior as of yesterday


interior today


engine as of this morning


engine as of now......


another......

 

It's a pain to find it.

Biggest pain is the damn connectors.

I had to install mine 3 times to get it to work, and each time I snapped the connectors in place.

 

jesse, your car is coming out very nice . i give you props for that!

 

Jesse: now that you figured out what was the problem, do you think we'll still see this BEAST at SS9? *crossing fingers*

 

Cesar: didn't you have a question you were going to post on my Zaino thread? SS9 is just around the corner....gotta get everyone's cars all shined up soon.

 

trust me, my fingers are crossed so tight, its starting to hurt! im doing everything in my power to get her there! but right now, its up in the air

 

Where is that thread? I want my car all prettied up!

 

Here's my Zaino thread that I started almost a year ago and have just been updating since.
I think my best work is on page 2 with my most recent Zaino application. I'll probably put on at least another 3-6 coats before SS9.

Jedi's Zaino Thread

 

yes, anytime you want to come over Jedi, just let me know. I'm sure I could get us lunch and a big thanks from my car.

 

Hey that's looking really nice Jesse. Let me know if you or Dave would like help with wiring. What are you using for a coolant temp gauge? I might have a present for you...


-s-

 

i have no guage as of yet... just bought a oil pressure guage (auto meter sport-comp ultra light series).... so for now, i guess just the stock guage.... presents are always welcome

 

hey loren?? did you happen to use your exact address on the world map?? and do you have a swimming pool???

 

well no but it is now since i have updated it more

 

Will TPMS work with Eneki wheels?

 

the world map is a satalite photo. and you can use the zoom to the streets and houses. i zoomed in on a house with your name that had a pool. most people names ended up on streets or lots. jedi's name was on the freeway.

 

Is this due to the Satalite photos being 2 or 3 yrs old?

The Tsusnami shifted the world axis 2 degrees.

 

have no idea...don't have them on my car long enough to really matter. There is plaenty of room for them, so they should fit.

 

depends on if you zoomed in when doing your location, or if you used an actual address. For me, I just used my zip code, and then placed the icon close to where I live...I mean, I don't want everyone knowing exactly where I live, right?