Finally got the engine on the stand with the help of a neighbor. My jacks didn't get up high enough. I think I'm going to make som sort of platform on wheels that will get it up to the right height with my atv jack. Now to start cleaning.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1316893722.jpg

Buy stock in your favorite brake cleaner Manufacturer now! I found that drop cloths from Home Depot or Lowes-they are plastic on one side and fibrous/absorbent on the other-work like a diaper to catch and contain the runoff. Also, a plastic drip Pam sitting under the motor on the stand base-stuck on with double sided tape-helps too.

Is that what you recommend? Brake cleaner? I have a bottle of Zep degreaser that I was going to try. Is the brake cleaner better?

That's fine for exterior, I suppose. You just need to be careful about residue on some of those. I used brake cleaner, but that was my preference, and what I used on the internals.

Nice work. Mines been out for a while, nicely cleaned up then I found this!:eek:

Lot's left to get the remainder of the broken head stud out. I hope the rest don't do this...

Time to order more tools and parts from our Host!

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use the degreaser first

Engine work is finally done. I didn't do nearly as much cleaning and cosmetic work as i had originally planned. Time was.a factor. Just what I did took almost two months. Plus, I now know that cylinders 4 and 5 have bad rings because there is oil in the exhaust ports. So eventually a rebuild will be in order. I.figure I'll do all that at that point. Now just need to connect.the rebuilt transmission, get it back in the car, and pray it runs!

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Did that along with cranking her without the ignition cable to get the oil pressure up, put the wife behind the wheel so I that I could check the back and she started on the second try. Then I had a few beer.

Good luck

Hey,

I feel for you ... i just reinstalled my engine last weekend after removing it to replace my exploding rubber centered clutch disc !
I couldn't believe how much caked on crap was on the engine and gearbox,it took me at least an extra two weeks on and off between waiting for tools and parts to get it somewhat clean !!!

I fired it up two days ago and all is well.What scared me a bit was my first valve adjustment but the engine runs nice and smooth now !
I basically posted the same pics as you in the Rennlist Canada forum :)

Cheers !
Phil

Phil

Good for you. With the Indian Summer you guys are enjoying, I hope you had it out.

By the time I get back, I'll be lucky if there is no snow. There will be beer in the fridge for you and Danny whenever you guys come-up.

Matt

I'm sure it will go well.

Cheers

J.J.

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I'm done! I finished up today. And it actually runs and drives. I have to admit, the whole time I was.panicking inside my head that something was going to get messed up. I pretty much resolved myself that I would be pushing it back in the garage once I was done and trying to figure out what was screwed up next year. I have no confidence in myself.

The new clutch feels great. It is so much lighter. The rebuilt transmission (which I rebuilt about 2 years ago and finaly installed) also feels great. Another thing i cant believe worked out. No more grinding into first. The monty muffler with the SSI's (actually they are the Dansk version) sound great. And I can definitely feel the diffrence.

It's been a great day. Thanks alll for the help.

I guess you can't say it enough... like twice! :D
Congrats Matt on a job that is both complete and well done!;)

Matt

Great but what are you doing on line (right now) as oppose to be out on the road :D

Didn't it fell great when you heard the engine go.

Have Fun

JJ

I still have to adjust the fuel/air mixture, idle, etc. And I want to see if I can get the shift coupler adjusted a bit better.

But after spending about 6 hours working on the car yesterday, I need a break today. Maybe next week.

Yes...it felt great to hear the engine start. And even better when I put it in gear and it started moving.

Matt

I just envy the opportunity :(

While they have been breaking record high temperature back home, I've been "stuck" in England for 3 weeks and got another 3 to go. I'm hoping that there will be no snow when I get back so I can spend some quality time before she hibernate :)

Hey JJ,

Still in England ... hey ... lol
Got my car running again since last Sunday and we had a nice week so i put on a few miles with my new clutch.I'm off all next week so hopefully it won't snow :)

I'm already planning for the Winter upgrades,woooohoooo !!!

Matt,
Good to see you got your car mobile again :) it sure is a nice accomplishment after seeing the engine out and all the associated work involved,the next engine drop will surely be a charm !!!

Cheers guys !
Phil