Thezorn's AAZ rebuild.

[RadoTD]

Here's the one I have and it reacts very quickly

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=69&zenid=2e1052ad1e01b4b4fbf123f4b253336b

[lloydbiker]

Just installed my clutch pulley, here's a copy of what I posted to 'Vortex' on this thread:
 DIY: ABA AAZ G60 VR6 MKIII Engine upgrade: Clutched alternator pulley helps prevent catastrophic crank pulley fail.

You were right, it's sleazy easy! The toughest part was breaking the solid pulley nut loose. Even though my alternator is a fresh rebuilt, I needed to put a little hand assist to the socket (cheap 'Altrade' impact). I didn't have a 'Crescent' wrench available (hate the damn things anyway) so I used a set of 9" 'Visegrips' to rotate the tensioner, for belt "RE&RE'. Screwed the new pulley on by hand with assist from T-50 torx, and gave it a bit more after installing belt. Even the 1/4" hop of the tensioner, at low idle, is gone. Dead smooth!
How's things in 'Rip Bum"? I have a stepson, granddaughter, grandson, greatgranddaughter and greatgrandson living there.    

[Thezorn]

Thanks for the info guys.

On a side note I just realized I ordered the wrong arp head studs!!

So if anyone needs some 11m arp head studs I have a set...

[theman53]

8v did a while back Hope it works out for someone.

[Thezorn]

Ill post them in the classifieds

[jpedro]

i think its the 1/8 not sure its pretty big though, youd have to look at it and see if its what you need, if not peterbilt sells them for 39.99

[Thezorn]

Engine should be back from the machine shop within a week, hopefully. The head is all back together and just waiting for paint, and new lifters actually. Clutch and pressure plate hopefully cam in today, but I have to wait till tomorrow to pick them up. Damn you Canada Post !! I ended up going wth the 357ft/lb rated ACT pressure plate along with the 6 puck sprung disk. Hopefully they do me well.

What type of shifter rebuild kits are out there. Ive done some searching and have found the USRT kit for the mk2/3s with good reviews. Have any of you guys used them? If not, what do you use. My shifter linkage could deffinatley use a good refresh.

[theman53]

I used the missing linkz kit. I like it. It didn't cure all my mess but unlike factory stuff that gets sloppy over a couple months this still functions as the day I got it. Also, I didn't like the instructions. The part where you pull of the pinch bolt didn't tell you to mark it until the next page or at all I can't remember. I went with the complete deal weighted shift rod, short shift and teflon as the 3" downpipe is about 1" away from some of it Good stuff.

[Thezorn]

Awsome, how do you like the short shift? Ive heard people say it makes the gears almost to close?

[theman53]

Mine is still sloppy because the roller on the relay ball I bent when I was putting it in and never got around to fixing. I went with the 25% first and now I am at the 50% and like it. Definately not too close for me. It might be when I bend that piece back, but it is just one nut to take off and put back on to change it from 50 to 25.

[Thezorn]

okay ill look and see what I can get.

[Thezorn]

Quick question. What size allen key? do I need to take the wastegate off a kkk turbo (k14 or k24) I tried my 6mm, to big, 5mm, to small, and the standered sizes in between, Unless it is a 12point and its to rust to see. Anybody know.

[Thezorn]

Quick question. What size allen key? do I need to take the wastegate off a kkk turbo (k14 or k24) I tried my 6mm, to big, 5mm, to small, and the standered sizes in between, Unless it is a 12point and its to rust to see. Anybody know.

Anyone know?^^

Im Half done the new intake manifold. Ill get some pics up later. Im off to the machine shop to hopefully pickup the engine!! Ill get some pics of that up later also. (as long as he actually finished)

[Powered by Spearco]

Have you tried a 5.5mm?

That would be the third use for that size of socket. 

[theman53]

I was thinking mine was 5mm??? I do remember I had to cut mine down so it would fit with out hitting the WG. Use the wastegate like a slide hammer to get it out. Don't pry, as that valve is more bendable than you think