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Yeah cheers guys, I know about the chasis rail idea and I'm staying clear of it. In my trade I've seen tons of jobs stuffed up due to people using incorrect tools or methods.

I've heard of a way you can get access to the ring gear to stop the engine turning over, I'll slide under tomorrow and have a look. My other option is I have access to an impact bar, sort of like a breaker bar but you hit the end of it with a hammer, should get in there easy with that. I dont really want to have to go pick it up so I'll look into ring gear access first lol.

A manual is so much easier. Put it in gear and foot on brake. Damn auto!

mate i am with you dont risk it do it with the punch bar put it on the bolt hit with hammer done safe. You could also if you have the standard radator take it out have it core flushed cost me cheap while out do the timing belt makes it so much easier.

mate i am with you dont risk it do it with the punch bar put it on the bolt hit with hammer done safe. You could also if you have the standard radator take it out have it core flushed cost me cheap while out do the timing belt makes it so much easier.

Yeah done, went and got my 1/2" impact bar from work today and had it off in no time. I had the coolant system flushed out about a year ago so I'm not to worried about it. I wasn't keen on removing the radiator because I didn't want to deal with the auto fluid lines going into it.

I managed to lift the radiator up enough to see if the rattle gun would fit. No good, the AC coil is still in the way.

Got my alarm fitted on the weekend, picked it up Monday. Took longer than expected, but it's working now, ah well.

Surprised to find the mirror covers with LED indicators were scotch locked in. Got disturbed during install and disconnected my LH indicators >_< Installer found it though so it's all good.

I'm thinking the best way to do alarms and immobilisers in these things is to replace all the scotch locks and dodgy wiring on the factory unit then install an aftermarket Australian standard one. This is how GT Autosound do it and this way you get to keep cool stuff like your mirrors dipping and folding in, and the interior light turning on when you unlock the car.

Pretty happy with the end result though, even if it is a bit more simple.

My Freeway Dolphin strut brace has arrived at work, but I'm holed up at home for a couple of days. Might have to swing past and pick it up tomorrow, then work out if I have room for a plenum spacer and the strut brace, or choose between the two.

Next mod almost definitely a set of BCs. Can't stand the ride as it is now. Rotors, intercooler and spot lights are also high on the priority list.

Nah Craig told me to ditch it ages ago, as it traps too much heat apparently.

I'll let everyone know once it's on. I'm hoping room for the plenum spacer and strut brace. Fingers crossed!

I don't care about the engine cover...just wanna know if I can run the brace....

Oh and the dents I mentioned in an earlier post:

Do you think I should get it fixed before going to get a retune this Sat, or is not much of an issue?

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no it will be installed in my new engine. i pretty sure with the spacer on, you cant have the engine cover AND the strut brace. but 19mm shouldnt foul the brace i rekon

i think its time for scott to make a custom one lol

I don't care about the engine cover...just wanna know if I can run the brace....

Oh and the dents I mentioned in an earlier post:

Do you think I should get it fixed before going to get a retune this Sat, or is not much of an issue?

OUCH!! i think youll be ok mate, go for the tune

Ok so I fitted the strut brace, and because Im a clumsy dick I made it take much longer than it needed too, as i kept dropping the 12 mm nuts from the strut tops...

So Ive lost one nut... Would I be right to drive it for a day while I get a replacement?

Or is there a less important 12mm nut somewhere on the car I can steal temporarily?

Only can find 14mm nut. Not sure how many they have. If it has 3 and your missing one it will be fine but if it only has 2 and missing one I would carefully head straight to Japanese import spares and grab the correct 12mm nut from a skyline.

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