[Shotimes] Putting my engine back together, what do I need to remember?

[Zach Leahy]

Well you did not mention oil pan girdle or windage tray.  I'd put thos back on.

Z 

On 6/8/05, dmf@meumonus.com <dmf@meumonus.com> wrote:
> Maybe I wasn't clear? I do not know what the correct order is, so that is
> why I posted what I think the order is. I also wanted to know if there are
> any caveats or warnings or tricks that people employ.
> 
> I doubt that most people after tearing down an engine for the first time
> will know exactly how to put everything back together again.
> 
> Thanks again!
> 
> -Devin
> dmf@meumonus.com
> 
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Zach Leahy leahyz@gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 07:18:35 -0500
> To: dmf@meumonus.com, shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Putting my engine back together, what do I needto
> remember?
> 
> 
> Just look at all the parts, and put the ones on fist that you took off last.
> 
> Z
> 
> On 6/7/05, Devin Fisher <dmf@meumonus.com> wrote:
> > I bought an engine off of eBay to replace the defunct engine in my 1990. I
> > finally tore it down to it's undies. er, shortblock. I just plastigauged,
> > greased and installed new rod/cap bearings, and now I am cleaning the
> > outside to paint. That is the only work I've done to the shortblock. I'm
> > going to replace all the seals and gaskets (already purchased via RCM
> > Automotive), but as I put it back together again in stages, I am super
> > fearful of missing something, and I don't want to have to take it apart
> > in-car. Is there certain steps I can follow that should lead me clear?
> This
> > is what I understand so far:
> >
> > 1. Rod/Cap bearings (done)
> > 2. Paint (in process, not important).
> > 3. Replace front main and reinstall oil pump and timing belt guide.
> > 4. Replace rear main seal.
> > 5. Replace crank position sensor.
> > 6. Clean cylinders.
> > 7. Prep heads for head gaskets.
> > 8. Install heads and gaskets.
> > 9. Replace oil plug well seals.
> > 10. Install lower intake gaskets.
> > 11. Install intake. (already reassembled).
> > 12. Attach hoses.
> >
> >
> > Not super comprehensive, but if I am missing something or need a more
> > elaborate understanding I am all ears! Thanks everyone!
> >
> > Devin
> > Seattle
> > dmf@meumonus.com
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