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    VC HDT tribute build

    Wheels are new tyres are done.. simple and clean
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    VC HDT tribute build

    All done, do some work on HDT now
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Hi all, got the spigot bearing out . Couple of scratches but will get a new one tomorrow... Got new tyres and wheels are all done. Also been busy with my daily Pajero, try to book these bloody mechanics to clean the soot out off intake manifold... Nobody wants to do it, all booked for weeks...
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    VC HDT tribute build

    thanks mate, I was thinking the same . I am not sure to leave the bastard in as the whole point of it to support the inner gearbox shaft.. there is no load on that thing at all. Mate has a buddy who was Holden mechanic and he said, they need changing every 85 years haha I guess they don't...
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    VC HDT tribute build

    I heard they last many many years but why is different to the one I got in the kit? Also it doesn't spin on inside the new one does..
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Hi guys, need advise... I noticed that I have a brass spigot bush here, the spigot bearing in the kit is steel and has small bearings inside. The brass one doesn't move when I put the finger in but the new one moves as it's got bearings Inside. What do I have here? Confused
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    VC HDT tribute build

    He took it out in 30 min ... Legend
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Today started putting the flywheel and new clutch back on the car. I've torqued flywheel new bolts to 80 nm, it said 75 to 88 nm, no issues. For the clutch plate , the measure was 41 to 47 nm, one of the bolts snapped in flywheel at 30 nm... I used the bolts they provided in the kit bit they...
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Wheels are done, powder coated and extra clear on top. I went for silver grey, it looks much lighter in the sun.. all for 4 wheels done for $340 bucks... Bargain
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    VC HDT tribute build

    I found this too, flywheel bolts like you said , clutch pressure plate to flywheel a bit off 41 -47 .. thankyou
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Thanks champ ... Sorry for a stupid question but what is the difference between the pressure plate cover and clutch cover to flywheel? Just a bit confused. I only got a flywheel and clutch cover that came with the clutch disc.
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Hi all , what are the torque specs on 253 for a flywheel using new ATP bolts and for a new clutch plate? cheers.
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Putting chrome bits here and there, the rear ones rubber was gone.. quick drive to Clark rubber and for $5 bucks got a meter of rubber strip. Hehe another tight ass fix :)
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    VC HDT tribute build

    Hi all , gee the time flys... Already 3 years into this project .Getting back into finishing this car finally... Planning to drop the engine next week, lots to do..
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    Clutch fork and pivot ball adjustment?

    Hi all, Its not a conversion, I am putting a new rebuild 4 speed back into the v8 factory car
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