engine and drivetrain 2 steps forward, 1 back.

[scottt]

Pretty huge progress this weekend on the 73. I completely rebuilt the heater box, thanks to the FAQ, It went well. It is still a bunch of work, not quite rebuilding an automatic transmission, but a bunch of work none the less. Adjustment of the cables seemed to take forever. If your controls are getting sticky, it is well worth the effort. Of all the 02 I've owned, I've never had a heater work this well.

I also rebuilt the pedal box and got that installed, not quite 7 hours, but it is a project as well. Still having trouble getting the feed line from the brake fluid reservoir installed into the new clutch master, any hints would be appreciated.

Installed the bumpers as well, here is where we go back. The bumper location on the 73 just looks like shit. I keep trying to convince myself into likeing it but I don't. I have to drill the new fenders and quarters for the end mounting bolts, so I'd rather drill them once. So off they come and I order a set of 72 brackets, a bunch more work, but I'll be happy(er ) in the end.

Thanks to Chris and Paul for their Write ups, they saved me hours of frustration.

[ryanOC]

i got to rebuild my heater box last winter, and i bought a used core off ebay for $20. on full heat it's almost scalding hot!

also, can you list what parts you ordered to do the pedal box rebuild

i'd like to do that on mine pretty soon, cause i'm missing the spring on the clutch, and i need a new acclerator pedal bushing

thanks

[scottt]

Sure, I'll list out the part numbers for you in the morning.

[robspeed]

Sure, I'll list out the part numbers for you in the morning.

And ill add them to Paul's article!!

[SteveJ]

Call Rob at 2002Haus. He can set you up a kit for all the bushings and springs for the pedal box rebuild for whichever car you have.

Not expensive at all.

[scottt]

Here you go.

35 41 1 108 237 Throttle bushings x 2

35 41 1 108 676 Throttle lever spring

35 41 4 440 122 Gas pedal roller

35 31 4 640 116 Clutch pedal to Master bushings x 2

35 31 4 041 718 Clutch pedal pivot bushing

35 21 4 045 707 Brake pedal pivot bushing

35 31 1 104 531 Clutch pedal return spring

35 21 1 102 383 Brake pedal Return spring

35 21 4 440 113 Clutch and brake pedal pads x 2

I also replaced the clutch master at the same time.

[ryanOC]

thanks a lot

that'll be useful when i get around to doing mine