Ghost Shadow Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I am done for today..Exhaust mani back onnew turbo return line gasketnew turbo return line o ringnew copper rings for fresh oil feednew cooper rings for coolant line feednew timing beltnew idler pulleynew tensionernew pump Looks like car would be starting next week! This morning, realized later that i needed to route fuel line under fuel rail lol.. I wonder why there is no retaining pin on the turbo? Also no marking plate on the turbo Bowl of bolts are getting less and less Another shot of the power line upgrade. 4 Gauge from alternator to battery, and another 4 guage from starter to battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Just saw this... I have to say, that doesn't look good considering it was a machined surface. Looks like the journals all have small pits as well. I hope you don't have any issues from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Shadow Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 buttoned everything up today. cranked the crank 4 whole rotations to make sure everything is timed correctly. Made this thing up. Tool to put the serpentine belt on woth a adjustable wrench. here it is 99% done Now just need to find out what one more vacuum hose goes to. Its from the bcs. swap out the heater core. fill engine up with some kerosene, and some old filtered oil. fill up the coolant. put passenger tire back on and install battery. another 2 hours.should be running tomorrow and I expect to drive it to work on Wednesday!been so long since i messed with a bcs diagram LOL, had to reference this AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corivus Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 hah I had to reference that when I was putting everything back together on my 850 its rather helpful glad to see its almost up and running :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Shadow Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Its official, its done, its running, it gots its first bath, i put 3 miles on it just now. tomorrow i drive it to work. To all those that wanted this car. WOW, thats all i have to say, not a squeak, not a groan, nothing, just the humming from the darn air pump. I have no radio code so thats how i know LOL It desperately needs HIDS and new headlamps. I feel like i am driving blindfolded. Suspension is tight, nothing clumking nada. Had her up to 50mph and it was quiet. So here are the pics tonight. @carwash getting the grime rinsed off stupid me, well stupid car dealer mechanic does not know how to put on a oil cooler line into the radiator. this mess happened once the car started. 5 quarts of fresh valvoline 5w30 on the fucking floor and all over the place This is what came out of the engine Here are videos of her running First try, LOL Second try, shut it off because oil cooler line fucking came off!!!!!!! Final after running for 15 minutes WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOO I DID IT!!! First head gasket for me!!!!!!!!! 2 AWD Engine swaps 2 manual swaps 1 head gasket Head gasket is actually not really that bad, engine swap is quicker but it seems like the head gasket engine is so silky smooth, it idles like my wife's 2010 Mini cooper S clubman with 19,994 miles on it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Glad she is up and running Steve, the first one always feels nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Why did you keep the SAS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Shadow Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Why did you keep the SAS? its not staying forever....its just there so i can get the car upand running, broekn in then start the minor up grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Shadow Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 What i have learned and what i would do differently from this project... What should be done...Planning helps alotChange everything, unless you know it is good for sureChange Heater hoses, they a pita to get to when the car is back togetherchange rad hoses, read above timing beltwaper pump, of course the bolts and gasket that goes with ittensioner, CHECK TO MAKE SURE WHAT YOU HAVE. its a 10mm bolt and the cover comes offtiming belt pulleyif you order a head gasket kit, it will come with the rear water line gasket, oil cap gasket, turbo oil line o ring, turbo oil return gasket, the copper crush waters for the turbo, and some other crap i dont know where they gocheck the oil cooler lines going into the radiator..look in one of the above pics if you need to know why get hoses for the overflow bottle, they cheap ..you might as wellvalve stem sealsget a real nice torque wrenchget a pvc coupler from home depot that is the same size as your rear and front cam seals. this way putting them on is alot easierget a tool to put on the sepentine tensionerEXPECT PROBLEMS AND BROKEN BOLTS OR WHATEVER. DOnt start this on friday night and expect to drive it to work on monday.Buy some cheapo on sale oil, you'll be dumping it in a few hundered miles after the engine is broken inbuy oil filtergood time to consider new alternator and starter $$$$$ i did, and i know in the next 100,000 i will not need to do it again What i would do differently?Dont order mods till car is up and running stock firstOrder more Oil Dri LOLdrain oil first, before starting projectpour some kerosene into the engine block and let her soak while you do this projectorder two boxes of 100 gloves, started with a fresh box, i have 8 or 10 left right now.dont use easy off on the valve cover and "let it soak overnight" its a pita to get off the next day loldo use it on the engine pistons is ok, just clean the stuff off asapget alot of degreaser, cleaner, solvents, ect...best time to clean this engine now, when its closed up its hard to get in thereNot much else Will some time and patience. My project was a sucess, it started right up, after i charged the battery. i got one check engine code(p0243), turned out to be a unplugged BCS/TCV /end story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Congrats on a successful job! There's always that initial fear that it won't start up on 1st try, even when you know you're checked & double checked everything.... then it's very satisfying when it starts right up. To your list, I'd add degrease the engine bay BEFORE taking it all apart - it's much nicer to work with, without all that extra dirt & grime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 now can i buy it? nice Steve congrats man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scania Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Congrats ! the first one is always a bitch. Doin basicly the same thing to the 97 855R for my daughters 16th bday in a few months. and then a tranny in the 00 Olive VR. projects projects . . . . .never ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brrruttal Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Ah im so jealous. i really wanted that ....but seriously congrats man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIZIO AKA 1 HND MEC Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Congrats Steve!!! Nice job now the fun part can start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Shadow Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 filled the tank up for the first time today. Also had some time to install this. I am so spoiled, I need to have my car warmed up LOL and I NEED to have keyless entry/ Alarm/ Remote Starter/, GPS tracking/ turbo timer/control car over my smart phone Did a Compustar Pro RF-P2w901-SS, Drone Mobile device, Touch RPS Paging Sensor http://www.compustar.com/products/pro/RF-P2W901-SS.html http://www.dronemobile.com/ New from Firstech! The FT-RPS TOUCH is compatible with all AlarmIt and MaxIt Systems. It contains three super blue LEDs that flash while the system is armed. The system will also respond to a double touch that pages your 2 Way remote and lets you know someone is trying to reach you at your vehicle. The FT-RPS TOUCH takes innovation further with a touch unlock feature. Program a 4 digit code that lets you disarm your system without remote and key. Hold your finger on the sensor to also rearm your system. Compatible with: AlarmIt and MaxIt Systems Only. Now the debate is, Keep it or sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.