PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
...and the work continues.
I had to work this weekend so I only got 5 hours on the Galant.
Jobs done...
- Disconnect front ABS sensors
- Remove front hubs, upper control arms and struts.
- Drain coolant
- Remove radiator, fans and hoses.
- Remove intake pipes, air box and some turbo pipes
- Remove battery and battery tray
- Unplug transmission wiring (That speed sensor plug was a real bitch, who puts a retainer clip on a plug that hard to get too!)
- Disconnect gear select cable
- Remove headlights, center grill and front bumper
Pics...
This hose was siliconed on
All the electrical conduit has completely rotted
Anybody know what this thing is attached to the negative battery terminal?
Next will be transmission removal...
I had to work this weekend so I only got 5 hours on the Galant.
Jobs done...
- Disconnect front ABS sensors
- Remove front hubs, upper control arms and struts.
- Drain coolant
- Remove radiator, fans and hoses.
- Remove intake pipes, air box and some turbo pipes
- Remove battery and battery tray
- Unplug transmission wiring (That speed sensor plug was a real bitch, who puts a retainer clip on a plug that hard to get too!)
- Disconnect gear select cable
- Remove headlights, center grill and front bumper
Pics...
This hose was siliconed on
All the electrical conduit has completely rotted
Anybody know what this thing is attached to the negative battery terminal?
Next will be transmission removal...
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Good update,
What size are those rims?
What size are those rims?
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
looks like an earthed out poop 
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
They are 16" factory alloys made by Enkei.spetz wrote:Good update,
What size are those rims?
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
That's a LOT of work. I'm impressed, Phil! I still stand by my decision that you should put that 6A13 in the FTO 
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
They are a good looking rim. Do you know the width?
Also please take millions of photos when you do the wavespring change.
BTW, do the FTO autos not have the same wavespring issue?
Also please take millions of photos when you do the wavespring change.
BTW, do the FTO autos not have the same wavespring issue?
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
The work continues...
Today...
- Drained transfer case
- Removed tailshaft
- Removed center member and both anti-roll mounts
- Removed starter motor
- Removed left hand transmission mount
- Removed drive plate bolts and transmission mounting bolts
- Couldn't remove transmission???
The transfer case seems to be hitting against the engine, stopping the transmission from coming out.
Might have to remove the exhaust and the transfer case, will look again tomorrow.
Today...
- Drained transfer case
- Removed tailshaft
- Removed center member and both anti-roll mounts
- Removed starter motor
- Removed left hand transmission mount
- Removed drive plate bolts and transmission mounting bolts
- Couldn't remove transmission???
The transfer case seems to be hitting against the engine, stopping the transmission from coming out.
Might have to remove the exhaust and the transfer case, will look again tomorrow.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Success!
The transmission is finally out.
The exhaust y-pipe had to be removed, so did the transfer case.
Pics...
The pic below shows the transfer case curving around the engine and not allowing clearance for horizontal movement.
Up through the dark gap is the hidden back transmission retaining bolt.
This is the passenger side view of the transfer case, there is a transmission retaining bolt behind it.
The next 2 pics show the upper transfer case retaining bolts, what a bugger to get too.
Transfer case removed.
The hidden transmission retaining bolt.
Transmission finally on it's way out.
The transmission is finally out.
The exhaust y-pipe had to be removed, so did the transfer case.
Pics...
The pic below shows the transfer case curving around the engine and not allowing clearance for horizontal movement.
Up through the dark gap is the hidden back transmission retaining bolt.
This is the passenger side view of the transfer case, there is a transmission retaining bolt behind it.
The next 2 pics show the upper transfer case retaining bolts, what a bugger to get too.
Transfer case removed.
The hidden transmission retaining bolt.
Transmission finally on it's way out.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Great work.
Now to the wave spring?
Now to the wave spring?
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Thanks and yes.spetz wrote:Great work.
Now to the wave spring?
I might also look at doing some transmission strengthening, there is a section in the box that can be made stronger with a couple of small retaining welds.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Good stuff bestie!
How are you liking working on the VR4 compared to the FTO?
How are you liking working on the VR4 compared to the FTO?
I fix cars.
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Working on the Galant is a bit moar of a challenge but still very simular to working on the FTO.
I am enjoying it and I am enjoying working in the new shed, I can just leave everything scattered around at the end of the day.
It is also great being able to take my time to get this project done.
I am enjoying it and I am enjoying working in the new shed, I can just leave everything scattered around at the end of the day.
It is also great being able to take my time to get this project done.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Sounds like fun.
When I win the lotto I will buy you a hoist.
When I win the lotto I will buy you a hoist.
I fix cars.
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Good work Phil! 
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Sneaky bolts!
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
Another enjoyable day working on the Galant.
Jobs done...
- Clean exterior of transmission and transfer case
- Setup transmission ready for stripping down
- Strip down transmission to wave spring removal stage
Lots of pics....
Pictorial of all the steps required for wave spring removal...
This is the internal part that can be strenghten by welding the 3 central pins in place, if this part fails it gets changed out as a unit.
...And what do I find?
...The wave spring has already been upgraded!
The internals labeled with order and orientation of removal.
The internals protected until I am ready for assembly.
Jobs done...
- Clean exterior of transmission and transfer case
- Setup transmission ready for stripping down
- Strip down transmission to wave spring removal stage
Lots of pics....
Pictorial of all the steps required for wave spring removal...
This is the internal part that can be strenghten by welding the 3 central pins in place, if this part fails it gets changed out as a unit.
...And what do I find?
...The wave spring has already been upgraded!
The internals labeled with order and orientation of removal.
The internals protected until I am ready for assembly.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: PHIL069's 1999 Galant VR-4 (SUE069's)
so much mechanical porn in this thread, I LOVE IT!