Am dropping 1985 Carrera engine to replace a number of parts for general maintenance. I’ll list these parts below.
If you have any suggestions as to what I should look at and what I should do while the engine is out, I’d welcome your input.
I was going to replace all the oil seals but have grown fond of adding 2-3 quarts monthly and changing the filter every other month. No leaks are over the manifolds. I drive under 1,000 miles per month. I'm planning to dump the sump and tank once a year. I've been checking the oil consistently, placing a few hot drops from the stick on a sheet of brilliant white, glossy paper. It's very clean. (Cannot say the same for garage floor.)
Replacing:
- Front crank seal (was told that oil leaking here may interfere with the flywheel sensors)
- Guide rails
- (Check chains – possible replacement)
- Trans oil - synthetic
- (Check clutch pad – possible replacement)
- CVs, boots & gaskets (not the shafts)
- Fan housing (alternator mount has begun to crack – fan rubs housing on occasion on starts)
- Fan (blistering crack is growing near inside edge of fan where fan meets center hub - photos below)
- Fuel pump
- Fuel pump relay
- Fuel filter
- Fuel pressure regulator
- Ox sensor
- Oil warn switch
- Oil pressure sender
- Spark plugs
- Air filter
- Oil
- Oil filter
- Belts (Fan & AC)
Notes:
Engine has turbo valve covers and collapsible return tubes.
Valve clearance was set a few months ago.
Flywheel sensor, cylinder head temp sensor, starter, distrib cap & rotor, ignition wires were recently replaced.
Blistering/cracking fan:
