Engine coming out, have a question

[dragrazor]

I am having my mechanic remove the engine in my car in the next week to basically seal it up due to oil leaks(its just easier with the engine out). I know that these engines leak but it has 128k miles and i need to do the timing chain anyways(i found pieces of the teeth in the oil pan). Question is: anything that you guys recommend doing since the engine will be out making it easier to do while its out(in the engine bay)? I bought a new front cover,timing chain with tensioner,cam button from nick micale. I have the rear main seal that i am changing while i am there, new oil drain tube,new gaskets. Am i missing anything? Thank you in advance.

 

[Turbotre]

Is the new front cover bare,or does it have new pump gears?

 

[Phoneguy]

Clean anything and everything you can and paint while it is out... The engine, parts and under hood. New thermostat, new bypass hose, new water pump

Bryan

 

[dragrazor]

Sorry, i forgot to add, the new cover has the new gears with the plate to boost the oil pressure. I am installing a 160 dg thermostat and a new water pump. Which bypass hose are you referring to?

 

[Turbo Negro]

Just had mine done (timing set, front & rear main seals, oil pump, water pump, & cam button), too. Good time to clean out the intercooler. I also had the turbo oil supply & drain replaced, as well as both the oil cooler lines. Added a thrust plate (your new front cover probably came with one) & RJC "biggie" oil filter adapter at the same time.

Take the time to clean & paint everything as previously mentioned. I can't wait until my car gets painted, because the engine is coming out then, and detailing out the engine compartment is the icing on the cake. Degreaser & Satin black are your friends here.

 

[Phoneguy]

Sorry, i forgot to add, the new cover has the new gears with the plate to boost the oil pressure. I am installing a 160 dg thermostat and a new water pump. Which bypass hose are you referring to?

The S hose, call GBody and get the silicon hose and be done with it for good

Bryan

 

[dragrazor]

You guys are awesome. Thank you.

 

[oldsracer]

Check your headers for leaks or cracks, nows the time to fix them.

 

[twodafloor]

are you still running flat tappet cam? If so I would definately consider changeover to roller. Good luck you are probably evading some big headaches doing this now.

 

[turbofrank]

money pit good luck on stopping oil leaks. If you drive your car it will leak

 

[dragrazor]

twodafloor: I will eventually rebuild the engine, i just dont have the funds for that right now. The motor has 128k miles and runs great other than the oil leaks.
turbofrank: i hear you, its just too many leaks! For example, i drive the car a few miles,i get it home,shut it off to wipe it down with a rag,i turn it on to put it in the garage and i will have a line of oil drops going into the garage. Is this normal? i have to do something plus the chain needs replacing. I wish i could afford to rebuild it head to toe but money is tight right now. A rebuild in these neck of the woods is easily 3-4k.

 

[dragrazor]

Sorry, double post

 

[GNVenom]

Engine out, it's a good opportunity to clean up the engine wiring harness, extend the grounds, replace bad connectors, clean and re-tape the whole thing.

 

[dragrazor]

Should i change the valve springs? This is not going to be a race car fyi. Just want it to be reliable with a little kick. Kirban has springs for $40.00

gnvenom: thank you, i will look it over.

 

[earlbrown]

If they are original, they need to be changed.

 

[dragrazor]

Earlbrown: stock ones or these:
http://www.kirbanperformance.com/product/184/HEAVY-DUTY+VALVE+SPRINGS+(12)+SET+#6746.html

If not those, which ones?

 

[Undercover87T]

Good time to also replace your steering box or steering shaft if you need to. Check headers for cracks.

 

[dragrazor]

^^^^thank you

 

[earlbrown]

those springs will work fine. If the drivers side header hasn't been welded it is cracked too. No idea why you'd replace the steering box if it doesn't need it.

 

[twodafloor]

If you plan on putting in heavier springs with a stock cam- penny wise pound foolish. Don't mind me, this will be good practice for the Next time you have to pull it.