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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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oh and yes - he is still on stock clutch..
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:33 AM
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i read on another thread that a guy was saying that he has the internal and his fluid gets dirty fast also, i think that somehow the dust is getting in the lines. not sure. andy yes the engagement point, and the feel. it would be nice to be able to drop the transmission and not have to bleed the clutch every time
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Off subject guys sorry :/ but does anyone know how or can help me remove a rear stripped head caliper pin/bolt please? Your help is appreciated...
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Just try to give it some nudges with the hammer near the front, enough to break the bolt loose and undo it by hand from there.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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I've tried that with vise grips and still nothing... also tried everything I could think of. I've tried to heat up the center of the pin, I tried bolt release spray, I tried to square off the head rotary tool. I don't know what else to do.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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I know this sounds dumb but are you turning it the right way?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TinMan64
Off subject guys sorry :/ but does anyone know how or can help me remove a rear stripped head caliper pin/bolt please? Your help is appreciated...
Are you talking about a caliper mounting bolt or brembo pad retaining pin? If it's a stripped bolt head use these:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...Fc9i7AodNCwAxA
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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You just have to keep at it. Get what Eric posted above, or use an angle grinder and shave the sides bolt head so you can use a 6pt socket. Spray it down with copious amounts of lube after shaving it then hit it with an impact or a really long breaker bar. If that doesn't work, then you might have to torch the bolt. Using pliers and vice grips will only further mar the bolt, especially if you don't put enough clamping force and slips.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 03:07 AM
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@Lucky736 lmao yes I'm turning it the right way, Ive changed out the other 3 brake sets just fine... @Eric its not the mounting bolt I believe its the other one has. @Chris Ive shaved the sides with my rotary tool to square the head and tried to torch the center of the head then turning it with vice grips but no luck. I'll go by northern tool tomorrow... Thanks guys for the ideas
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 04:33 AM
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this is kinda cool, could you imagine the looks you would get

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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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^ Sweet -- that would take driving in the rain to a whole other level!
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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wonder if it is activated by heat or cold
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Paint job is probably worth more than the car!
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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Autox on the 19th...Just saying.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Speaking of dings, does anyone have any recommendations for a PDR place in Dallas (North pref)

I have a few dings on my driver rear arch and then the dreaded fist sized dent along the crease of the rear arch from someone apparently backing into my car. I don't think the dent on the arch crease is fixable but the others may be and I figured it was worth a look at.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:51 AM
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when i talk to the guy again, i will see if i can pm you his number, want to make sure before i go giving out his number... he is busy with alot of dealerships lately
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SmokersMagee
Autox on the 19th...Just saying.

I'm in and I think we have a couple new guys coming out too.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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I have work and some pictures we have to take for wedding stuff that day so i won't make it.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by steidz
I'm in and I think we have a couple new guys coming out too.
I'll be there
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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Adam, I'm guessing that there will the normal crew attending.

Scott, Me, Chris P., Brandon, Eric ?., Dusty ?, and you....maybe Gavin ?

Should have a good turn out of Z's & G's.

Pat, did you get your wheel bearing fixed ?
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