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I was going to suggest you get a box from LN or crate the cases professionally but figure you've gotten this far... no need. I laughed when I saw your recent post... 2 months wait time eh? not bad, itll give you time to collect parts. Are you going with the billet rods? ARP bolts? Ln chain tensioner etc etc. hahaha
Yup, it gives me plenty of time to deal with the heads and collect parts.
There are so many things you can upgrade/address in this engine so you really need some discipline to draw the line somewhere After careful thinking, I've decided to reuse the rods but use ARP con rod bolts and the LN billet IMS paddle. I do have a 3 page long factory parts list though.
There will be one significant upgrade that I can't resist. Will show you guys once I receive the block back
It was $127.73 ($2k insured value). A drop in the bucket compared to the total cost of rebuild
in Canada...
$450 shipped with $2500 insurance.
LNE needs different shipping options for Canadian customers. UPS is a major rip off and most people in the gear head community absolutely despise UPS and their made up fees.
LNE needs different shipping options for Canadian customers. UPS is a major rip off and most people in the gear head community absolutely despise UPS and their made up fees.
Wow, that's crazy. You can ship the whole engine (500lb+) here in US for $450.
I used Fedex ground...not sure if that will be cheaper for you in Canada.
Originally Posted by Trimsarctic996
Ahsai, you have created a very instructional thread, great pictures, great write up, great job. Thank you.
Another day of cleaning. The cam covers are full of nooks and crevices and cosmoline. Even a small wire brush won't reach those. Should be done with cleaning.....for now
Thanks for all your posts and your attention to detail.
++++++++996. Very enlightening and educational. You are sharing what many of us can only dream about (if) when the need arises. Thanks for sharing and paving the way. Subscribed as well.
++++++++996. Very enlightening and educational. You are sharing what many of us can only dream about (if) when the need arises. Thanks for sharing and paving the way. Subscribed as well.
Thanks! You got a GT3 so you have nothing to worry about for your engine
Originally Posted by Youri Ko
I thought of oven cleaner ...
I use Simple green precision cleaner (for aircraft aluminum). Oven cleaner is acidic and corrosive. It attacks and darkens aluminum alloys. It's good on stainless steel and steel parts though. If you have to use a stronger cleaner, you can try diluted Zep industrial purple degreaser. It should work fine as long as you don't let it dry on the parts.
"If you have to use a stronger cleaner, you can try diluted Zep industrial purple degreaser."
^Pretty much the same as "Super Clean" (Sodium Hydroxide)^ Great stuff, but you have to be careful with it. Definitely dilute, and don't let it stand too long - also don't use on hot parts (warm is ok), and be careful about breathing the fumes...
Simple Green is the only thing I have in my household as it's really versatile and bio degradeable too.
I've used Zep and Super Clean and those are some powerful cleaners too as long as you don't use it on any show quality polished aluminum. Ask me how I know.
Thanks! You got a GT3 so you have nothing to worry about for your engine .
Actually, that was my since sold 997.1 C2S Aerokit Coupe. Miss it, so looking at a less (?) costly 996 Coupe as a replacement now. Hoping I never have to replicate your experience (not capable of that), but still very informative and enlightening.
03-09-2016, 04:36 PM
After careful thinking, I've decided to reuse the rods but use ARP con rod bolts and the LN billet IMS paddle. I do have a 3 page long factory parts list though.
