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

[Leigh Smith]

Have you pulled the other engine out yet?
If so that would give you a good idea of the order to do things.
Plus many of the external parts you'll reuse.
I didn't see the fuel rail on your list, that's under the manifold.
And under that is the water crossover pipe, w/ o-rings, with a water pump on
one end and themostat on the other. Plus there are a few brackets around the
timing cover.Upto and including the AC compressor. They could all go on now
or later.
Depending on exactly how you pull the engine out / in, determines how many
external accessories you can leave on when you drop it in. The problem is in
when lining it up with the bellhousing shaft, with the trans in its original
position, you don't really have enough room on the water pump side unless
you strip the engine down to the crank snout, minus the w. pump. The engine
needs to slide some good 3  + inches or more toward the passenger side to
disconnect the clutch from the trans shaft.  Intake & exhaust manifolds
really weren't an issue with the rad out. But the dang A/C compressor was.
If I had to do it all over again, I think I would loosen the trans &
subframe, and move the trans over to disconnect it from engine, then pull
the engine straight up with all the water pump side stuff on it.
That requires some planning on how you are gonna drop the subframe with the
engine hanging over your head, and how to move it and/or the trans with the
legs of the cherry picker in the way. Also I couldn't get my thermostat on
while it was on the engine stand anyway.
Good luck
Lee

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dmf@meumonus.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Putting my engine back together, what do I need to
remember?


> 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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