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SOCON · 04-17-2022, 03:06 PM

The previous owner or a shop used apparently replaced the clutch without using an anti-seize compound and / or over torquing or cross threading both starter bolts, which despite mine and AeroKroil's best efforts promptly wrung into.

I twice attempted to weld nuts to the exposed threads which promptly wrung off as well. The evening was finished off by drilling out the offending bolts with left hand bits, while the whole time was hoping for a grab and extraction. All of this left the holes pretty fockedop.

This morning began with creating a cardboard template of the block face which I will use to fabricate a drill guide for threaded insert installation.

SOCON · 04-24-2022, 08:25 PM

Using the template pictured above, I fabricated a fixture that would align both the required 31/64 drill bit and M10x1,25 tap for the two offending starter holes. Using an insert for reference, I preset the depth of the drill bit with a 1/2" lock collar. Bolted the fixture to engine, drilled, tapped, and installed thread repair insert. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. Starter bolted up good as new.

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SOCON · 04-24-2022, 08:32 PM

Took advantage of downtime and while the supercharger was suspended out of the way changed oil, filter, and spark plugs at 82,200 miles.

GabeoHuncho · 04-24-2022, 10:07 PM

Bummer on the bolts, Impressive effort on the extraction

SOCON · 05-01-2022, 07:45 PM

Well, a little over 500 miles on the new clutch and lightweight flywheel. A real pita to drive around in stoplight traffic, I keep stalling the engine. Finally have overcome the additional rotating mass of the supercharger and then some. Revs like a beast. My old reflexes can barely stay up with the first-second second shift, and third comes fast

SOCON · 11-10-2022, 08:08 PM

Just replaced the very worn P Zero Nero tires with Nitto Neo Gen 225-45-17
~91000 miles

SOCON · 05-30-2023, 06:59 PM

Finally had a little time to go out playing. Had a really good time at the May Red Hills Region SCCA autocross. I still suck at it, but had a good time none the less.

Missed the spring Tougefest but made the Dragon for Memorial weekend. Saturday was very crowded but Sunday afternoon was a lot of fun. Somewhere on the way back Sunday evening crossed the 100k mark.

SOCON · 07-08-2023, 12:28 PM

Time for a little bit of maintenance. Last few months the car has been increasing difficult to get into first gear when fully stopped and belt life has been very poor since supercharger installation.

Drained Motul and filled transmission with Genuine Subaru HP SAE 75W-90
Replaced belt tensioner with Gates 39359
Replaced belt with Master Pro K060994 (13/16x 99-7/8)

Flushed brake lines with fresh HD synthetic DOT4 fluid

SOCON · 03-31-2024, 08:06 PM

I have not updated this thread in a while, life gets in the way sometimes. Aside from regular services and a flywheel and pressure plate resurface, have not done a lot. Rode down to Jacksonville and picked up a Tomei Ti cat back from a nice young man who unfortunately lost his BRZ in a crash.

04-17-2022, 03:06 PM	#29
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch replacement saga continues The previous owner or a shop used apparently replaced the clutch without using an anti-seize compound and / or over torquing or cross threading both starter bolts, which despite mine and AeroKroil's best efforts promptly wrung into. I twice attempted to weld nuts to the exposed threads which promptly wrung off as well. The evening was finished off by drilling out the offending bolts with left hand bits, while the whole time was hoping for a grab and extraction. All of this left the holes pretty fockedop. This morning began with creating a cardboard template of the block face which I will use to fabricate a drill guide for threaded insert installation.

04-24-2022, 08:25 PM	#30
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch replacement victory Using the template pictured above, I fabricated a fixture that would align both the required 31/64 drill bit and M10x1,25 tap for the two offending starter holes. Using an insert for reference, I preset the depth of the drill bit with a 1/2" lock collar. Bolted the fixture to engine, drilled, tapped, and installed thread repair insert. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. Starter bolted up good as new. [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG]

11-10-2022, 08:08 PM	#34
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just replaced the very worn P Zero Nero tires with Nitto Neo Gen 225-45-17 ~91000 miles Last edited by SOCON; 03-13-2024 at 07:17 PM.

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04-24-2022, 08:32 PM	#31
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Took advantage of downtime and while the supercharger was suspended out of the way changed oil, filter, and spark plugs at 82,200 miles.

04-24-2022, 10:07 PM	#32
GabeoHuncho Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Drives: 2013 FR-S Vortech V3 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 70 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bummer on the bolts, Impressive effort on the extraction

05-01-2022, 07:45 PM	#33
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, a little over 500 miles on the new clutch and lightweight flywheel. A real pita to drive around in stoplight traffic, I keep stalling the engine. Finally have overcome the additional rotating mass of the supercharger and then some. Revs like a beast. My old reflexes can barely stay up with the first-second second shift, and third comes fast

05-30-2023, 06:59 PM	#35
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally had a little time to go out playing. Had a really good time at the May Red Hills Region SCCA autocross. I still suck at it, but had a good time none the less. Missed the spring Tougefest but made the Dragon for Memorial weekend. Saturday was very crowded but Sunday afternoon was a lot of fun. Somewhere on the way back Sunday evening crossed the 100k mark.

07-08-2023, 12:28 PM	#36
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Time for a little bit of maintenance. Last few months the car has been increasing difficult to get into first gear when fully stopped and belt life has been very poor since supercharger installation. Drained Motul and filled transmission with Genuine Subaru HP SAE 75W-90 Replaced belt tensioner with Gates 39359 Replaced belt with Master Pro K060994 (13/16x 99-7/8) Flushed brake lines with fresh HD synthetic DOT4 fluid

03-31-2024, 08:06 PM	#37
SOCON Member Join Date: May 2018 Drives: 2017 WR Blue PP 2003 Eclipse GTS Location: Georgia Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have not updated this thread in a while, life gets in the way sometimes. Aside from regular services and a flywheel and pressure plate resurface, have not done a lot. Rode down to Jacksonville and picked up a Tomei Ti cat back from a nice young man who unfortunately lost his BRZ in a crash.

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