It appears both sides have failed - the rubber lining on the factory seals looks deteriorated and show failures at the same place I've seen pictures before.... SO!! I did this for a reason.
I'm pretty impressed with this little engine - almost everything but the rear main seal and the head gaskets can be done with it mounted in the car. I suppose if you were really stubborn you could get the heads off in car too, but not the easiest thing to get to.
The cams look good a couple of clearances WAY out, but that can be fixed - appears the engine has been lubricated at least.
Not a whole bunch of gunk anywhere (besides red gasket everywhere!) Someone did the valves and instead of spending the $30 to replace the cover gaskets, put a layer of sealant on the old seals!
I have a quote for this I will decide if I should post.....
So now all that's left:
1) Heads to machine shop
2) rebuild oil pump
3) replace water pump
4) replace rear main seal
5) put it back together.....
I'm going to drive it to Wyoming!
p.s. - you really should consider a "second monkey, alot of parts and ziploc bags to deal with.
The Ticker:
Hours:
6 - today: pulling the heads
21 - previous
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27 - total
Dollars:
$1050 - running total
Injuries:
1 - scraped ankle (yes, it bled)
3 comments:
A second monkey makes it a lot of fun, too!! .... And I'm glad you decided on Wyoming - we gotta get this back together soon - I've never been to Wyoming....
Uh... when is this Wyoming thing 'spose to happen? I got some 'sperience in Wyoming and you are gonna NEED a guide... places like Dubois, Laramie, The Tetons (spent the nite), and especially The Super Volcano aka YellowStone...the fantasyland of the world...thought I was on another planet when I went through the first time...wind was blowin' so hard the car only got wet on one side during the rainstorm...
i still have no idea what you're talking about. but i do like the pic of mel and the wine glass. isn't she still 4 years old?
kt
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