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#60
by
truckinwagen
on 26 Jan, 2009 19:24
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I may make extra spacers available to those who want them for an extra charge, I am not sure how much now as I don't know how long it will take to make them or how much the pipe will cost, but I will let you all know once I have made a set.
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#61
by
billybobf
on 26 Jan, 2009 23:28
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I would be interested... depending on the final price... what would they charge to drill a single hole between each pan hole... then we could chamfer or recess a step as we felt needed. if we DIDNT want the hole... we could fill it in with silicone.... shouldnt be a big deal.. but for some of us it would really help...OR chamfer... and find good allen bolts for us that match? then all we would have to do is drill and tap?
its a good cost... shipping to california? 96002
You might want to give a few more people time to order... shoot, you may end up with a few sheets to cut... what 36 of us.
right now I have a 1.6 n/a but would like a 1.6 turbo or a 1.9 turbo so Im only partially interested
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#62
by
truckinwagen
on 27 Jan, 2009 15:33
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I suppose I could do more to the girdles, but I really don't have time to do too much work on them myself, between College and work most of my time is taken up already.
I could add the extra holes to the cad file and have them cut by the plasma table, but the chamfering would still need to be done by a drillpress.
I have access to one and I could do the chamfer for an additional charge, as well as supply the proper bolts to go with.
the only question is whether you guys want SAE or Metric threads on these extra bolts, I was going to go with SAE because I already have a big set of high quality SAE taps, but what do all of you quys have for taps?
which is why I thought I would leave all of that stuff up to you guys.
just let me know what you guys want.
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#63
by
rallydiesel
on 27 Jan, 2009 16:04
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I would be fine with just the basic cut-out and the cap bolt holes. Drilling the perimeter holes/chamfers should be up the buyer IMO.
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#64
by
jtanguay
on 27 Jan, 2009 16:14
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I would be fine with just the basic cut-out and the cap bolt holes. Drilling the perimeter holes/chamfers should be up the buyer IMO.
help keep costs down too
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#65
by
truckinwagen
on 27 Jan, 2009 21:39
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that was my initial thought, but if someone wanted more and would be willing to pay extra for it I might be willing to do so, like the spacers.
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#66
by
billybobf
on 28 Jan, 2009 10:15
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cool deal, dont drill it, really even if it didnt bolt to the pan bolts at all it would still help by distributing the load from one compression stroke to all five main caps. honda did something like that....
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#67
by
Smokey Eddy
on 28 Jan, 2009 23:15
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cool deal, dont drill it, really even if it didnt bolt to the pan bolts at all it would still help by distributing the load from one compression stroke to all five main caps. honda did something like that....
this makes me re-consider
im still waiting on a final price
you can pick up longer metric bolts from anywhere yeah? like ... home depot...
i replaced the studs in the 1.6TD head with bolts and it was like the best thing i had ever done. just be sure not to strip the threads in the head.
looking forward to seeing where the cost ends up. If it's less than $50 CAD shipped to V3G 1J5 i'm a "Yessir" i think.
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#68
by
jtanguay
on 28 Jan, 2009 23:17
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cool deal, dont drill it, really even if it didnt bolt to the pan bolts at all it would still help by distributing the load from one compression stroke to all five main caps. honda did something like that....
this makes me re-consider im still waiting on a final price
you can pick up longer metric bolts from anywhere yeah? like ... home depot...
i replaced the studs in the 1.6TD head with bolts and it was like the best thing i had ever done. just be sure not to strip the threads in the head.
looking forward to seeing where the cost ends up. If it's less than $50 CAD shipped to V3G 1J5 i'm a "Yessir" i think.
well unless the US dollar takes a dive, its doubtful that it will be under $50
$50 USD most likely...
the way i see it, just drill holes for the oil pan bolts. once you tighten on the oil pan, the girdle will be extra reinforced :wink:
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#69
by
truckinwagen
on 28 Jan, 2009 23:23
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thats what I plan to do, anything else is up to the buyer, or if they want they can get ahold of me personally and ask, I might be able to do some things for a few extra dollars.
and yes this is i USD, shipping extra, sorry, I am selling these to you guys for what they cost me, I will not be making any money on this, just spending less on my personal one because I have people helping with the shop time
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#70
by
Smokey Eddy
on 29 Jan, 2009 00:10
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Oh i know. I'm not pining anything on you!
It's just ... I've already spent too much on it and i don't even know what kind of shape it's in now. I just replaced the rings and head with an AAZ head in hopes to fix it's anorexia. I'm hesitant to spend anything on it right now.
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#71
by
truckinwagen
on 29 Jan, 2009 12:08
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I know the feeling, I slipped my timing and am now more than $1000 into the repairs with more cropping up all the time!
I will get a final price soon and you can decide then.
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#72
by
zukgod1
on 29 Jan, 2009 12:39
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Oh i know. I'm not pining anything on you!
It's just ... I've already spent too much on it and i don't even know what kind of shape it's in now. I just replaced the rings and head with an AAZ head in hopes to fix it's anorexia. I'm hesitant to spend anything on it right now.
And do you REALLY need one Ed?
Cool ya but the bottom end isn't a concern even in my car.
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#73
by
rallydiesel
on 29 Jan, 2009 12:59
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Not a concern in 95% of forum member's cars....now. But it's nice to know you've got the strength (throw some forged rods in there) down the line. Plus, girdles typically run over $500 so I'm taking advantage of a great deal while it's available.
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#74
by
53 willys
on 29 Jan, 2009 13:08
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Not a concern in 95% of forum member's cars....now. But it's nice to know you've got the strength (throw some forged rods in there) down the line. Plus, girdles typically run over $500 so I'm taking advantage of a great deal while it's available.
yeah that's my thoughts aswell....