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Finally got my bushings from SRD today(after almost 3 weeks, but thats what i get for living in the middle of the ocean) and had a chance to install the third link bronze oil kit. I gotta tell ya just this made a huge difference in the firmness of my shifts. As advertised i felt a little more engine vibe throught the shifter but its a worthwhile exchange for the firmer shifts.
I also got the the nycast bushing for the linkage but i found that the nut that i need to remove(the one threaded onto the tranny, the name ecapes me right now) is torqued down like Samson assembled the linkage. Any suggestions on how to get a straighter shot at the nut, as in not around the exhaust? Or do i have to remove the header so i can get to the nut? BTW i tried WD-40 with no luck on breaking loose the nut, possibly seized.

O yeah, more good news, i found my drivers side CV boot is ripped =(

One last thing, i lub SRD! Their parts kick a--..


That is all =)

I lub SRD too, Luc jsut needs to include directions with the lower controll arm bushings that tell you to grease the bushing (otherwise it squeeks like crazy, LOL)
Anyway, glad to hear you like the bushings. As for the getting to linkage, Other than dropping the Y pipe I think you just have to contort yourself to get in there. Also if you grop the exhaust you need ot make sure to get a new gasket or you'll have a nasty exhaust leak and your car will sound like crap.

AshesofPepper wrote: I also got the the nycast bushing for the linkage but i found that the nut that i need to remove(the one threaded onto the tranny, the name ecapes me right now) is torqued down like Samson assembled the linkage. Any suggestions on how to get a straighter shot at the nut, as in not around the exhaust? Or do i have to remove the header so i can get to the nut? BTW i tried WD-40 with no luck on breaking loose the nut, possibly seized.

Is it torqued down too hard, or you just can't get an aanlge to get leverage on it? I seem to remember having a much easier time when I disocnnected the header downpipes. The extra 2 inches clearance from letting them hang down made a big difference.