Some of you may remember my previous thread of me picking up an 04. It's been sitting for most of the last week and a half because I found that my transmission pan was seeping. I finally came home to 3 boxes from UPS and Fedex today and decided it was time to begin working on it. I'm a strict DIY'er as I don't trust anyone else touching my cars.

Few pics from this morning:





And the work begins:





Yes, they're phone pics. I'll bust out the real camera when the car has fresh fluids. Eurocharged heat exchanger on the way still. The Meziere is one heavy pump! Thanks to Shardul for all the info!

 

Beautiful rims, Good luck on the work!

 

Whoa, those wheels really pop! Let the modding begin..
Many plans?

 

Screw the work, more details on those shoes

 

Everyone likes the rims, but they're nothing special and fairly inexpensive. I think they're VMR's or something like that. As for modding, I'll stay conservative for a little while until I get a better feel of the car. Just doing all the fluids and filters first. I think my IC pump is weak or dead so I picked up the Mezeire, but I figured it would be pointless to do just the pump, so thats where the EC HE comes in. Its a chain reaction I tell ya.....

 

Vmr makes some nice rims, they look like bbs from the pics, car
Is beautiful man!

 

I guess ill be the one to say it... Lower that b**** lookin good so far bro

 

It looks like its time to organize a norcal meet.

 

Did you get the trans pan gasket and filter? Consider replacing the 6 oil pan screws as well. It's gonna be a messy fun..

 

Yea, I got the whole kit. Was only $15. The screws can be reused as long as they aren't overtightened and stretched.

 

Can you post the part number for Pan gasket and filter ?
So no need to replace the pan right ?

 

I bought it on autohausaz.com. Part number is in the picture above (yellow Mann box) It comes with the filter and gasket only, don't forget to order the copper crush washer for the drain bolt. No need to replace the pan, just clean it up and clean off the magnet in the pan.

 

Trans pan filter PN A1402770095
Pan gasket PN A1402710080
Bolts PN A1409904601 (6) recommended but not required

 

nothing nicer than having boxes showing up at the house !!!
Car looks great. Good Luck on the build.

 

Trans service and motor mounts done! all DIY!