My 3.6 to 4.0 Project
05-23-2016, 01:04 AM
#243
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
thought we were ready for the exhaust then flywheel, clutch & trans when we noticed the lower power steering fluid reservoir was cracked at the seems (noticed it when we were installing the top fluid reservoir). so out it came and I wait for a new one....
is there any tricks to the exhaust? is there a side I should do 1st?
is there any tricks to the exhaust? is there a side I should do 1st?
05-25-2016, 07:37 AM
#246
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
with his computer and manual, we got the vacuum lines done for both the vacuum system and the porsche PSE.
but we broke a bolt on the muffler bracket so he brought the muffler home so he can weld a new stud in. and I'm still waiting for the power steering reservoir to arrive. but we're close....very close.
finally some pics ...
putting the engine on the bench to install RMS.
LNE thermostat
custom FMS tool, ha
bolting on accessories
New AOS
coolant lines on block
new Sachs clutch and release bearing. thanks to No Limits auto parts in Ottawa. $1000 for something the dealer wanted $3000.
05-25-2016, 12:22 PM
#247
Looking good! Like your FMS tool 
glad I had my mechanic friend over last night...jeez.
with his computer and manual, we got the vacuum lines done for both the vacuum system and the porsche PSE.
but we broke a bolt on the muffler bracket so he brought the muffler home so he can weld a new stud in. and I'm still waiting for the power steering reservoir to arrive. but we're close....very close.
finally some pics ...
putting the engine on the bench to install RMS.
LNE thermostat
custom FMS tool, ha
bolting on accessories
New AOS
coolant lines on block
new Sachs clutch and release bearing. thanks to No Limits auto parts in Ottawa. $1000 for something the dealer wanted $3000.
with his computer and manual, we got the vacuum lines done for both the vacuum system and the porsche PSE.
but we broke a bolt on the muffler bracket so he brought the muffler home so he can weld a new stud in. and I'm still waiting for the power steering reservoir to arrive. but we're close....very close.
finally some pics ...
putting the engine on the bench to install RMS.
LNE thermostat
custom FMS tool, ha
bolting on accessories
New AOS
coolant lines on block
new Sachs clutch and release bearing. thanks to No Limits auto parts in Ottawa. $1000 for something the dealer wanted $3000.
06-06-2016, 09:35 AM
#252
Rennlist Member
Wow! Did you ever think you'd make it back to this point? Not too far to go now!
06-06-2016, 09:42 AM
#253
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I'm just surprised I didn't break or needed a new part this go around. every time I go to work on it, we notice a part that is broken or not up to par to go back in and we get stuck playing the waiting game.
Took us 2 hours, 3 guys, 3 jacks to get the motor and trans in.
Now...I removed that condenser with engine in, but its a major PITA to get back in. Anyone have a secret for that?
Also, anyone have a GOOD pic of the underbody coolant lines going to the coolant lines along the bottom of the block? I'm pretty sure I connected those properly, but I would like to confirm that...
Took us 2 hours, 3 guys, 3 jacks to get the motor and trans in.
Now...I removed that condenser with engine in, but its a major PITA to get back in. Anyone have a secret for that?
Also, anyone have a GOOD pic of the underbody coolant lines going to the coolant lines along the bottom of the block? I'm pretty sure I connected those properly, but I would like to confirm that...
06-06-2016, 11:02 AM
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When I was putting my 3.4 back in I don't recall having any issue fitting the AC condenser back in its place. With the motor out I hung it over the side under a rag. Any chance the lines are twisted and with the motor in you don't have enough room to un-twist it? Have you thought to lower the motor enough to give you more room?