Now that the engine is out: things to do
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Drifting
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Now that the engine is out: things to do
Following my transmission is out thread. I am looking for input and make sure I get all the while your in there stuff done on the engine before it goes back in.
The SAI valve was at the top of the list and the first thing I did. It was still a pain even with the engine out. I need to get the engine on a stand so that I can roto-root the passages.
SAI Flush
Valve Covers gaskets. I got a set from EBS Racing. Wrightwood I think.
Plugs. No plug wires, they look to be in good shape.
Fuel Injector Cleaning
Fuel Filter
Belts
Engine deck lid shocks.
Engine sound mat.
Distributor Belt. I would like to do the distributor belt fix, I just need to research it.
The other thing I am working to touble shoot is the oil level gauge. It doesn't work. I pulled the sending unit from the tank, but it didn't reveal much. I need to trace back the cable to the engine bay to see how it connects.
Anything else.
The SAI valve was at the top of the list and the first thing I did. It was still a pain even with the engine out. I need to get the engine on a stand so that I can roto-root the passages.
SAI Flush
Valve Covers gaskets. I got a set from EBS Racing. Wrightwood I think.
Plugs. No plug wires, they look to be in good shape.
Fuel Injector Cleaning
Fuel Filter
Belts
Engine deck lid shocks.
Engine sound mat.
Distributor Belt. I would like to do the distributor belt fix, I just need to research it.
The other thing I am working to touble shoot is the oil level gauge. It doesn't work. I pulled the sending unit from the tank, but it didn't reveal much. I need to trace back the cable to the engine bay to see how it connects.
Anything else.
Drifting
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I would guess that replacing the wires, while not cheap, would be prudent since you will replace them at some point anyway. Plus, if you decide to sell the car, it would be a great selling point to an informed potential buyer.
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The plug wires look new. I will have to dig through service records to see if it was done. I have a feeling I wasted my money on plugs. I just jumped the gun buying them.
I am going to look into the cam cover gaskets. There is some oil there, I was just not sure if it was a by product of the leaking valve cover. I am doing the RMS.
I am going to look into the cam cover gaskets. There is some oil there, I was just not sure if it was a by product of the leaking valve cover. I am doing the RMS.
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Clean out the ISV valve - coz it's a bitch to do when the engine is 'in' (there ain't a lot of room between the top of the engine and the engine-sound-deadening material.)
Also check the vacuum fitting (the one that looks like a small M-16 rifle) that is on the left side of the engine - at the back. It's the one that usually 'collapses' and causes problems with the operation of the varioram.
Just be careful that you don't *introduce* new problems in your attempt to fix 'existing' ones or perform 'preventative maintenance'. My general philosophy when 'doing maintenance' is "First do no harm". For example: those who have tried to do the "SAI fandango" have, inadvertantly, busted the air-housing into which it sits.
Bon chance!
Gerry
Also check the vacuum fitting (the one that looks like a small M-16 rifle) that is on the left side of the engine - at the back. It's the one that usually 'collapses' and causes problems with the operation of the varioram.
Just be careful that you don't *introduce* new problems in your attempt to fix 'existing' ones or perform 'preventative maintenance'. My general philosophy when 'doing maintenance' is "First do no harm". For example: those who have tried to do the "SAI fandango" have, inadvertantly, busted the air-housing into which it sits.
Bon chance!
Gerry
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So I am going to do the plug wires. I could not find where they had been done and the left side wires are not looking too good.
the shop that is going to do my alignment is able to change the distributor belt so I am going to take it off and let them do it for me.
I will have to find the ISV valve, I am not sure what or where it is.
I am also putting in new coilover's so new Walrod bushings are going in.
I will add the PS belt to the list.
Thanks,
Jim
the shop that is going to do my alignment is able to change the distributor belt so I am going to take it off and let them do it for me.
I will have to find the ISV valve, I am not sure what or where it is.
I am also putting in new coilover's so new Walrod bushings are going in.
I will add the PS belt to the list.
Thanks,
Jim
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So I am going to do the plug wires. I could not find where they had been done and the left side wires are not looking too good.
the shop that is going to do my alignment is able to change the distributor belt so I am going to take it off and let them do it for me.
I will have to find the ISV valve, I am not sure what or where it is.
I am also putting in new coilover's so new Walrod bushings are going in.
I will add the PS belt to the list.
Thanks,
Jim
the shop that is going to do my alignment is able to change the distributor belt so I am going to take it off and let them do it for me.
I will have to find the ISV valve, I am not sure what or where it is.
I am also putting in new coilover's so new Walrod bushings are going in.
I will add the PS belt to the list.
Thanks,
Jim
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ISV - http://p-car.com/diy/isv/
Robin indicates this is a 2-3 scale of difficulty but is probably only a 0.5 with the engine out.
Robin indicates this is a 2-3 scale of difficulty but is probably only a 0.5 with the engine out.