Engine Swap 10/22

[homerneedspeed]

i reversed the fuel lines swapping in a friends engine about a year ago. we fought with the car for about 3 hours before we figured it out since we diddn't have a fuel pressure gauge.

[channelmaniac]

DOH!

Got the car down & got the exhaust taken care of but discovered... the dang water pump is leaking. I have a spare but #*$(@$#...

RJ

[HudsonHawk]

Oh man that sucks. Would have been much easier to do it with the engine outside the car.

[Mouglie]

pull it out again, lol...

[channelmaniac]

Oh HELL no. It stays in. Easier to get the crank bolt out when it's inside the car. Use the bump starter method.

I already have the water pump and tensioner/idler pulleys. I'll have to go get the valve cover gasket and the belt. URG.

I know what I'm doing this afternoon - after haircuts of course...

If anyone's free after 3:30 come on by. It's something I can do by myself but if you've never done one and want to see what's involved then swing by. I can even hand you a wrench if you want.

RJ

[Adam Payrot]

I am assuming the water pump gasket you have is metal...

Did you put any silicone on the gasket? I learned that trick fairly early on, those metal ones never sealed properly for me unless I used it. I used a paper one once and it was fine w/o the silicone.

[channelmaniac]

I am assuming the water pump gasket you have is metal...

Did you put any silicone on the gasket? I learned that trick fairly early on, those metal ones never sealed properly for me unless I used it. I used a paper one once and it was fine w/o the silicone.

Nope... The old pump wasn't very tight and water leaked through the gasket. The pump was still OK but the bearing in it didn't feel all that great. I replaced it.

All-in-all, replaced the timing belt, idler/tensioner pulleys, water pump, thermostat, and spark plugs. Once that was done I set the idle speed and timing.

Thanks to HudsonHawk for the help! We got it all torn down and the water pump installed when he had to leave. I dug out a flashlight to finish up the job after the sun set. I really do need to buy one of those LED bar lights.

RJ

[channelmaniac]

Well, she passed inspection today!

Now I have to find time to take it to the race shop for a roll cage installation.

RJ

[icepenguin66]

Congratulations!