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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Yeah, I know, its been about 5 days and im still not done, but im taking my time. I should have finished tonight if it wasnt for a couple of irritating problems:

First, I cant find the flippin' woodruff key . This will set me back like a week now and that freaking sucks. I am considering using some keystock from fastenal and grinding it down a bit to make it fit ... with some loctite of course.

Second, the transmission is not engaged apparantly ... doh! I realized this tonight when I tried to turn the engine a bit using the wheels (in first gear), but the engine was not turning. When installing engine, it slipped most of the way onto the transmission easily and then I used the bolts to pull it the last 1/2 inch together and it wiggled together like normal ... wtf?

Anyway, if anyone has some suggestions on making these headaches go away soon, please fill me in.
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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Ok :gay: got under the car and spun a wheel. sigh of relief when i remembered that the 90 has an open diff and the other rear wheel was spinning in the opposite direction lol

Still need a woodruff key and can only blame myself for that one.

So where can i get a replacement for this thing? I am willing to pay overnight if i can get it to my place to work on the car for sunday. ... hurry i need answers
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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You could just go to a Mazda dealship and buy a new Woodruff key. I think there like 10 dollars or something.
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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correction, its $6.95 and I cant get it until tuesday. Sucks assholios but i think I will go ahead and wait for it. No sense in rushing it when ive spent so long on it anyway.
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