not blown
not blown.....
not blown................
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i kinda thought it was funny that i had all the symptoms of a BHG but i really didnt have one. after the engine already had 245,xxx miles..... but.......
it looks like the engine was rebuilt at one time.
Clea engine bay, fairly clean parts.
bolts missing in various places (someone wasnt very organized)
very few bolts at the right torque setting
cross hatched cylinders.
WTF then why did the cylinders blow? im wondering the the heck this guy did wrong to make this thing crap out. maybe it was cause of the freeze plug, radiator, and leaking water pump. too much heat in the engine????? im lost....
but anyways we got the engine out and are proceeding with the rebuild...
i dont think my girl trusts me to hoist out an engine.....
hoisting time.....
***tip**** to not waste time...... have all bolts disconnected from the transmission. including the ones on each side of the tranny that are REALLY hard to see. and remove flywheel from pressure plate. might save you a few ours instead of looking like an idiot......
ok also. when getting that flywheel off. i dunno about you guys but a litle loving with electric dewalt impact got it off with no problems
i really hope i have time to clean the engine bay....
i hate you mr. freeze plug
oh an in case your a newb like me and your reading this wondering why i had to use an impact for these little bolts? well as im torquing the bolts it keeps turning the crankshaft. Solution? turn the bolts faster than the crankshaft can turn. muahahahhahahahahaha......
alright so tonight or tomorrow i will be taking off the crankshaft and organizing all my bolts (so i can head to the shop and buy the missing ones...grrrr). should be taking it to the shop tomorrow. i guess i should be buying new hoses and such soon. any recommendations? and any recommendations for a radiator? i kinda want something more efficient but not too much more expensive than factory. thanks for all of your help and input for those that have responded. its sad i only got to drive this beast for one day but hey, i cant wait toll this is all done. im going for a longgggggg drive.