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Old 05-18-2008, 08:10 PM   #11 (permalink)
reformed
Did you get that thing?
 
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Green Machine - '92 Honda Civic LX
90 day: 39.98 mpg (US)

Money pit - '97 Infiniti j30
90 day: 22.74 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
Just get a screwdriver of the appropriate size, and it'll be fine. I messed with my first one forever and then used a screwdriver and pow, one hit. Also, try to attach it before mounting up the engine, mounting it up first and then connecting it was what gave me real trouble, ended up mushrooming it, getting it stuck, holding it in with a bolt and nut, then having it fall apart on the road once.
I'm sure that was fun! I actually bought a punch specifically designed for that exact job off the tool truck. I bought it after my last swap a few years back and haven't done one since (go figure) so hopefully it works like a charm.

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