Engine Removed Today
08-20-2009, 11:28 PM
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08-20-2009, 11:34 PM
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08-21-2009, 03:17 AM
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Good work! Here is a small hint......when I am about to fire up the engine due to a drop or oil change, I pull the DME, crank over the engine until I get oil pressure, check for leaks, put the DME back in, and then fire it up. That way, there is no period where the oil filters and other drain points are empty and then filling up with oil...its already primed and ready for action.
I guess I am nuts...if my car sits more than say 10 days I do the same thing....immediate oil pressure though when it fires, so what is the harm (other than a bit of wear on the starter)....
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Mike
I guess I am nuts...if my car sits more than say 10 days I do the same thing....immediate oil pressure though when it fires, so what is the harm (other than a bit of wear on the starter)....
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Mike
08-21-2009, 08:35 AM
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Great work Bob. Truly an inspiration.
Ken
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08-21-2009, 11:07 AM
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Good work! Here is a small hint......when I am about to fire up the engine due to a drop or oil change, I pull the DME, crank over the engine until I get oil pressure, check for leaks, put the DME back in, and then fire it up. That way, there is no period where the oil filters and other drain points are empty and then filling up with oil...its already primed and ready for action.
I guess I am nuts...if my car sits more than say 10 days I do the same thing....immediate oil pressure though when it fires, so what is the harm (other than a bit of wear on the starter)....
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Mike
I guess I am nuts...if my car sits more than say 10 days I do the same thing....immediate oil pressure though when it fires, so what is the harm (other than a bit of wear on the starter)....
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Mike
Your website was a valuable resource for most of the documentation I used for this project.
I appreciate the positive support.
Bob-
08-21-2009, 11:24 AM
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Thanks Ken, I think anyone with average or slightly above average wrenching skills could pull this off. Together with the all the DIYs and RL support I would have to rate the skill/complexity level on a scale of 1-10 at about 7-8.
It was really helpfull to have a second pair of hands/eyes/brain around to assist and bounce ideas off of. I had my nephew (wife's sister's son) living with me for the summer. He was working at my company as civil engineer intern. I traded room and board for his assistance on the car
This kid is 22 yo and sharp as they come. When it came to connecting all the wires and vacuum lines he was all over it. We had an awesome summer working on the car and pedaling
I shipped him back to school yesterday
Probably more that you wanted to know...
Bob-
It was really helpfull to have a second pair of hands/eyes/brain around to assist and bounce ideas off of. I had my nephew (wife's sister's son) living with me for the summer. He was working at my company as civil engineer intern. I traded room and board for his assistance on the car
This kid is 22 yo and sharp as they come. When it came to connecting all the wires and vacuum lines he was all over it. We had an awesome summer working on the car and pedaling
I shipped him back to school yesterday
Probably more that you wanted to know...
Bob-
08-21-2009, 11:45 AM
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A job well done . . .
What a confidence builder. And kudo's to you for taking us all along for the journey.
+1 on Pano or Excel write-up idea.
A favorite thread (gave it it's own filter) for the last month or more.
A major accomplishment for sure, much to take pride in, a job well done!
+1 on Pano or Excel write-up idea.
A favorite thread (gave it it's own filter) for the last month or more.
A major accomplishment for sure, much to take pride in, a job well done!
08-21-2009, 11:49 AM
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Thanks Ken, I think anyone with average or slightly above average wrenching skills could pull this off. Together with the all the DIYs and RL support I would have to rate the skill/complexity level on a scale of 1-10 at about 7-8.
It was really helpfull to have a second pair of hands/eyes/brain around to assist and bounce ideas off of. I had my nephew (wife's sister's son) living with me for the summer. He was working at my company as civil engineer intern. I traded room and board for his assistance on the car
This kid is 22 yo and sharp as they come. When it came to connecting all the wires and vacuum lines he was all over it. We had an awesome summer working on the car and pedaling
I shipped him back to school yesterday
Probably more that you wanted to know...
Bob-
It was really helpfull to have a second pair of hands/eyes/brain around to assist and bounce ideas off of. I had my nephew (wife's sister's son) living with me for the summer. He was working at my company as civil engineer intern. I traded room and board for his assistance on the car
This kid is 22 yo and sharp as they come. When it came to connecting all the wires and vacuum lines he was all over it. We had an awesome summer working on the car and pedaling
I shipped him back to school yesterday
Probably more that you wanted to know...
Bob-
08-21-2009, 01:57 PM
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