lookforjoe Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Keeping my fingers crossed for that clutch I thought it was puck-style that were an issue? I don't recall reading anyone having problems with the Dual Mass setup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 TDC on #3??? I have always been looking for the little cut out notch at the bottom of the concave in the crank gear. So are we supposed to be setting the timing off #3 cylinder? The last engine I replaced the head on I could not find that notch so I set #1 to TDC and belted it. Runs great but whats the real method? I am seriously thinking of getting that block pin tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischmama Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Used dial indicator to set EXH cam @.047" late INT .059" early. Had trouble getting the dial indicator to seat on the valve bucket; I set the lift, then rotated the crank x2 to recheck lift & it was off - this happened a few times, in between which I would have to use another dial indicator to make sure & was really @ TDC, since gear markings are obscured by tensioner & hard to confirm precise alignment. I ended up with both gears pretty much fully advanced in terms of the slots, to get the proper belt alignment with crank gear as you pull it up on the right over int. gear. I still need to notch the gears @ Volvo alignment setting for future belt replacements. Where the slots in rear end up with cams set to specified lift, with belt set to Volvo timing marks TDC on #3??? I have always been looking for the little cut out notch at the bottom of the concave in the crank gear. So are we supposed to be setting the timing off #3 cylinder? The last engine I replaced the head on I could not find that notch so I set #1 to TDC and belted it. Runs great but whats the real method? I am seriously thinking of getting that block pin tool. Just going to leave this here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum 850 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hey H, looks like you're making great progress... Hope the install on Saturday goes smoothly, good luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Getting close to install now. New T/O-Slave to go with the new clutch trans back in, starter & misc crap modified water pipe to include fuel line support bracket header in & torqued, WG water lines installed starter support bracket needs modding & boss in block needs tapping Angle Drive (with new spline coupler) Turbo, DP installed hoses routed to prevent chafing resistor packs to eliminate SAS & PTC valves Cleaned, stripped & painted strut brace after modding for NRG torque brace, added a few vendor decals 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCviggen Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Friggin' awesome H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Got the engine/trans in the bay today. Had to pull the trans back off the motor first, 'cos I couldn't be sure I had installed the securing bolt for the slave/T/O brg. Took a while, I had to finagle the three mounts, the driveshaft - angle gear & DP alignment altogether. Put the under crank mount on the subframe, and added the trans mount after the motor was halfway in. With them on the motor, I couldn't manoeuvre past the frame rails. underside views Buttoned up the engine mounts, driveshaft, exhaust, EGT probes, EBP port, heater hoses, shifter cables, alternator. clearance is clearance can't see how a 4" pipe would fit in here without modifying the heater setup.... Tomorrow I'll put in the 02 sensors, axles, trans fluid, bleed the clutch the easy way with a bottle of fluid on the bleeder port. Then I can get the engine harness, PS pump, reservoirs, hoses, radiator, fluids in. After that, put the nose, FMIC, inlet piping and secondary breather system back together. Then, I just have to mod the hotside IC pipe for the new compressor and the airbox inlet, and the WG vac/pressure lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin14 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconeman Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 you're a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Boy you got lucky with those heater hoses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Incredible. I'm excited to see the new front end all finished up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Mac Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 How the... :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardim Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Jeez that was a quick re-build, nonetheless you still did an awesome job as always :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
854TGA+ Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 How the... :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: What you didn't know "H" has eight arms? "H" makes my head hurt with what he accomplishes in a day. I wonder how much coffee or Redbull he drinks? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nice work H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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