What a Mess...
 

Last weekend I found time to take the engine out. Problem was a massive oil leak and a "bad" noise...
I dropped the tranny first then the engine. Not a difficult task. I tried to label all the electrical connections and hoses until I got impatient and just disconnected things and figured I would remember later anyway. I am sure there will be a lot of questions later to the list
:rolleyes:
When I removed the cooling sheet metal I found a mess of old oil, black gunk and pine (?) needles. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1059542081.jpg
Hmmm, would that have an effect on cooling and engine life? I guess, it did.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1059542204.jpg
Judging by the build-up of gooey crap inside the fly wheel, the mainseal was not just leaking since yesterday..http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1059542372.jpg

On the bright side, the heads look good. No cracks there.
Next weekend I'll split the case. At this point, I am prepared for anything.

Neal

Wow! You got all the "good" out of that piston, didn't you?

You either have big fat fingers, or that is a 1.7 liter stock piston. Looks to be a little worn. I would replace it.

I dunno, a little bit of bead blasting and a quick coat of silver spray-paint ("Tijuana rebuild"), and I bet you can get a lot of $$ for them on e-bay.... ;)

--DD

but DD, you can only get alot of $ for it on ebay if you're
parker@***********.com :D

got hot - galled the skirts of the alum piston - yep, ya got a<P><h2>WINNER</h2><p>Next!

Well, this is a 2L piston and my fingers are NOT fat. :D
Big maybe and strong, but not fat. Not, not, not fat...

Neal