Engine Rebuild Part 3 (the finale)
#76
Three Wheelin'
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Well just like any 3 + month project, life usually goes on at the same time. I had planned to be out of town for the next couple weeks and the project is going to have to wait. So this is my last update for a while.
Coolant/oil pump housing bolted on, fresh gaskets, bolts, and orings everywhere.
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Oil gears lubed up and new seals. There's a LNE billet hex pump driver behind those gears.
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New ramps and hardware bolted in.
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New oil seperators, gaskets, pickup tube, dipstick guide installed.
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I started cleaning the oil pan. I will probably clean it again when I get back before bolting it on, there is still some old sealant that I need to work on.
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L8R!
Coolant/oil pump housing bolted on, fresh gaskets, bolts, and orings everywhere.
Oil gears lubed up and new seals. There's a LNE billet hex pump driver behind those gears.
New ramps and hardware bolted in.
New oil seperators, gaskets, pickup tube, dipstick guide installed.
I started cleaning the oil pan. I will probably clean it again when I get back before bolting it on, there is still some old sealant that I need to work on.
L8R!
#77
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When it comes to removing the old sealant from that pan, I'd suggest trying a scotchbrite sponge (blue). I tried a variety of methods and this was the best by far. It took the sealant right off without damaging the light texture on that face. The red/brown scotch brite pads were too aggressive for my taste.
-Shawn
-Shawn
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Agreed, the red/brown pads are awesome for heavy cleaning. I was just worried that I was removing the texture on the seal surface so I went with a lighter option.
You're in the home stretch so I'm sure the excitement is building... Good job!
You're in the home stretch so I'm sure the excitement is building... Good job!
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I'm having trouble remembering. I think I just used IPA, but I might have used simple green first and then followed it up with IPA. I definitely finished with IPA to make sure I had no oily residue or contaminants on the surface.