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Engine will be out for clutch...what else should I do?
I am dropping it this coming weekend or next. My first time.
The main reason is to change the clutch. Going with a Sachs power clutch. I have come up with a list of things I want to do while the engine is out. Some are engine related others are not but are being done because it'll be easier with the engine out. Here's my list: A thorough cleaning Clutch Oil return tubes (2 are leaking) Plug wires (very cracked) Cap and rotor (original???) SSI's requisite SSI compatible muffler Plugs Valve Adjust Fuel filter Install rear shocks Carerra tensioners Sport Engine/trans mounts Valve cover gaskets Fan belt Is there anything else I should attend to while it's out? It's a stock engine. In the 3+ yrs I have owned it I have only done a valve adjust, oil changes, pop-off valve, and a new alternator. |
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12-23-2003, 01:00 PM
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If it's a CIS car, check all hoses and connection for tightness. Here is a small list, I'm sure others will have more:
New clutch cable & helper spring Check release fork Flywheel seal Oil cooler seals OIl thermostat "O" ring Carrera tensioners if you don't already have them Oil breather hose |
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12-23-2003, 01:10 PM
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I always forget this part
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12-23-2003, 01:15 PM
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12-23-2003, 02:40 PM
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If you're installing one piece oil return tubes, you'll need to pull the heads. If you're doing that you might as well replace any Dilivar head studs and get a valve job.
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chrisp...
I'm going through the exact same exercise. A couple items on my list that I didn't see on your's; oil pressure switch oil breather gasket flywheel seal main shaft seal (tranny) cv joint gaskets bell housing (throttle) bushings oil tank to engine S hose clutch cable / clevis / snap clip oil t-stat o-ring (already mentioned) oil cooler seals (already mentioned) collapsable oil return tubes - don't have to pull the heads to install engine compartment seals - front and rear engine compartment soundproofing Isn't it fun? It's like having a house that's so old, if you need to replace a faucet, you end up replumbing the whole house! And since you've got the floor torn up, may as well put new tile in... and the new tile won't match the old carpeting... and the new carpet won't match the furniture... 
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It's a good time to clean and paint everything to make it pretty.
If your rear shoks need changing now is agood time. bk |
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12-23-2003, 04:19 PM
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Add a lightweight flywheel.
Clean and detail the engine compartment. Replace the sound pad. Remove the fan and housing and get them powder coated. Have the valve covers bead blasted or powder coated. Are you pulling your transmission too? Replace the shift rod seal. Clean the transmission. Sandblast and powdercoat the engine and transmission hangers. Detail the halfshaft assemblies. This is all in addition to everything else listed on the other posts. Do everything and you'll get your car back on the road next October (ask me how I know)  .
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Thanks for the input.
You guys are real good at spending other people's money -Chris
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12-24-2003, 04:40 AM
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With all those "while I'm in there" items it looks like it might be in line with just throwing in a 3.6
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12-24-2003, 05:02 AM
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At a minimum replace the oil pressure switch and thermostat O-ring. If you have the flywheel off I'd replace the flywheel seal but otherwise I'd leave it and the transmission one alone if they aren't leaking. It isn't a big job to pull the motor if these start leaking and my labor is free. I'm probably in the minority on that one.
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12-24-2003, 05:37 AM
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How about these items that haven't been mentioned:
-shifter input shaft seal on tranny -2 output shaft seals on tranny -front main seal -injector o-rings -if you do the rear main seal, you will need to get new flywheel mounting bolts -also if you remove the flywheel, may as well replace the pilot bearing These items are all cheap and easy to do while the engine & tranny are out. You may as well do a valve adjust while the engine is out as well. It the easiest time to do it. -Dave |
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