Fiero GTS (GT Streched) Build thread Fast Back plus Nochie (Page 10/15)
Nebraska MAR 23, 11:23 AM
I did some searching on what type bolts other people used and how the torqued them. On bubbajoes build thread there was a interesting discussion on this subject. What was used there were 12.9 M8 Cap head bolt. I was looking for a hex head bolt because clearance is not a issue. The only place that I could find class 12.9 or greater bolts was Automotive Racing Products, ARP. They are chromoly and have a tinsile strength of 180,000 PSI. The size is M8 x 45mm 1.25 pitch. I'm going to torque them to the spec that are for the Northstar flexplate plus a little more. That spec is 11 lb-ft + 50 degrees. Here are the new bolts @ $3 each.
Nebraska MAR 23, 07:59 PM
I got the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate installed and torqued down. Next I will be wrestling the transmission back in. Next time if I have to take out the tranny I think I will make a bracket to hold the engine in the car and drop the cradle and the tranny at the same time. here's a pic of the clutch installed.
Nebraska MAR 24, 04:37 PM
Its back together again and it runs. That was a minor setback, but now I can start going forward. I welded up the axles and the next thing is to get the rear brakes fixed up. Here is pic of the axles, 1/2 Audi and 1/2 Fiero.

ericjon262 MAR 24, 04:44 PM
TRiAD MAR 24, 04:58 PM
Cool project!

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~Michael
'85 GT 4sp white - SOLD | | '85 2M6 Auto red - SOLD | | '84 2M4 bare chassis - SOLD
Crap, I'm out of Fieros! Time to buy another!!

Nebraska MAR 26, 08:07 PM
I got the parts to fixup the rear brakes. I leaving the rear distribution block in its stock location and making two new hard lines to each side. The rubber hoses will also be mounted in the stock location. Here are the goods.
Nebraska MAR 28, 09:00 PM
I hit another snag, I got the new brake lines partially installed and figured I would try to loosen the bleaders while I had the calipers off the car. I soaked them for 2 days with PB Blaster then used a 6 point socket and gave it a few taps with a hammer and this what happened !



Looks like I will be drilling it out and hopfully without screwing up the threads.
Nebraska MAR 29, 08:40 PM
I got the rear brakes installed and blead. Instalted one axle then called it a night, but tomarrow might be the day to see if it will move on its own power. I need to install the other axle and both rear control arms and wheels. I'm still using a temporary gas tank, but I want to get it outside and drive it in the driveway.
TRiAD MAR 29, 09:23 PM

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...drive it in the driveway.
fieroguru MAR 30, 07:36 AM

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Originally posted by Nebraska:



Looks like I will be drilling it out and hopfully without screwing up the threads.



Don't drill it if you have a welder. Turn the welder up and place a good weld bead on the top of the screw, then slide a 3/8" nut over it and fill it with weld. The welded nut gives you something to turn, plus all the heat from the welding process breaks loose the rusted bond.