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Topic: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
stan_5150
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:20 pm Subject: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
| Sounds like I need to wiggle it from around the pickup. Wish me luck! Thanks. |
Topic: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
stan_5150
Replies: 12
Views: 4314
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:34 pm Subject: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
| The engine is still installed on the car, and the cross member/steering rack has been removed. I neglected to mention that there is an EGR line that goes under the pan. At first I thought that the li ... |
Topic: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
stan_5150
Replies: 12
Views: 4314
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:56 pm Subject: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
| The pan itself is loose and I'm able to move it around. I tried to loosen the left hand engine mount thinking that would give enough clearance but still no luck. |
Topic: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
stan_5150
Replies: 12
Views: 4314
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:22 pm Subject: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
| Awesome vid, thanks for sending. I tried to loosen up the left engine mount thinking that was the interference but still can’t get the pan down. Beyond frustrating. |
Topic: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
stan_5150
Replies: 12
Views: 4314
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:22 pm Subject: 78 NA Oil pan hung up |
| I have finally gotten the fasteners from the oil pan and it should be dropping but it seems to be hung up somewhere on the left rear. I have the 3 bolts out from the bell housing so I don’t believe ... |
Topic: Engine vibration damper system |
stan_5150
Replies: 10
Views: 13507
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:03 am Subject: Engine vibration damper system |
| it's a little bolt on the bottom of cross member inside that concave portion, that or unbolt the bracket from behind the alternator. If I remember, its a pain to get that lower nut off if it's seized ... |
Topic: Engine vibration damper system |
stan_5150
Replies: 10
Views: 13507
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:00 pm Subject: Engine vibration damper system |
| Trying to get my crossmember off....how do you access the dampner for removal? Thanks in advance. |
Topic: 1978 NA Front Axle Cross Member - additional Dampner? |
stan_5150
Replies: 0
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:27 pm Subject: 1978 NA Front Axle Cross Member - additional Dampner? |
| Hey all. I just about have the cross member on my 1978 NA pulled but there is a dampner (or other attaching hardware) that's preventing me from removing it from the car. The Cross Member part number ... |
Topic: 1978 NA Steering Rack removal |
stan_5150
Replies: 3
Views: 3672
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:56 am Subject: 1978 NA Steering Rack removal |
| I'm in the process of getting to my leaking oil pan from underneath and I’m looking for some guidance on how to remove the steering gear from the lower steering column. I’ve removed the nut and bo ... |
Topic: Fuel Line Part number 477 209 075 |
stan_5150
Replies: 0
Views: 3813
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:39 am Subject: Fuel Line Part number 477 209 075 |
| Hello all. Looking for a fuel line the comes from the tank and into the fuel filter. I'm looking for part number 477 209 075. I anyone has one in decent condition, or has a line on one please send me ... |
Topic: fuel pump relay jumper 30/87 tutorial? |
stan_5150
Replies: 2
Views: 7865
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:42 pm Subject: fuel pump relay jumper 30/87 tutorial? |
Chuck,
I figured out how to create and install the jumper. I could hear the fuel pump running as soon as the connection was made.
Interesting thing is that the start process sounded the same ... |
Topic: Vacuum System Question |
stan_5150
Replies: 6
Views: 8587
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:28 am Subject: Vacuum System Question |
| Does anyone know if the vacuum line routing is the same for the 1978 NA? I got mine started, and runs at idle. But as soon as I try to add power the engine starts to cut out. I'm wondering if I have ... |
Topic: fuel pump relay jumper 30/87 tutorial? |
stan_5150
Replies: 2
Views: 7865
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:15 pm Subject: fuel pump relay jumper 30/87 tutorial? |
| Is there a link or photo tutorial on how to properly jumper the fuel pump relay 30 to 87? Thanks in advance. |
Topic: newbie question - Air Sensor Unit - Sensor Plate |
stan_5150
Replies: 3
Views: 5202
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:47 pm Subject: newbie question - Air Sensor Unit - Sensor Plate |
| Much appreciated. Thank you! |
Topic: newbie question - Air Sensor Unit - Sensor Plate |
stan_5150
Replies: 3
Views: 5202
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:08 am Subject: newbie question - Air Sensor Unit - Sensor Plate |
| Ok - I can't remember where I read this (Haynes manual or here)....but I removed the air filter box and raised the air sensor unit sensor plate and heard fuel moving thru the system (ignition switch i ... |
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