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Post by **Amskeptic** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:23 am

airkooledchris wrote:I am happy to say the reinstall went smoothly. some day ill tackle the motor as well and likely won't be as scurred as I once was...

Excellent. Now the rain needs to let up.
Colin

airkooledchris · Post by **airkooledchris** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:22 pm

it's a nice 56 and clear/sunny. just in time to finally enjoy the van again.

well, ok, gotta track down a new clicking cv, but at least its dry in the driveway.

BellePlaine · Post by **BellePlaine** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:04 pm

airkooledchris wrote:
Amskeptic wrote:What is your endplay?
ColinQuestionAMinute

with the new seal already installed, just a hair short of 4 thousandth's

a friendly neighbor stopped by so I could use his dial indicator (and so he could borrow my LM-1) and we were able to check it out.

... at least I know what my endplay is now...

Was using the dial indicator pretty easy to do? I know that I should replace my main seal during my upcoming engine/transmission drop but I was holding myself back for rear of not getting the end play set right. Are those dial indicators expensive?

airkooledchris · Post by **airkooledchris** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:25 pm

if you know anyone local that works on their vehicle, see if you can borrow one.

its painfully easy to use. really.

I don't think they are too pricey and if your sitting there without one on the day you wish you had access, you'll be pissed you didn't just buy one already, but if you can borrow one you may as well.

I borrowed a few tools and loaned out a few in an equal trade, but id also go along with the standard 6 pack of beer p/week for borrowing tools system. =)

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