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Mark_j
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JUL 10, 06:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by willyt:
Good points made here, I'll have to do a little bit more research, but I like the idea of having a truck on standby.
One more question if y'all don't mind:
My engine and trans both leak, I'm planning on doing axle seals while the transmission is out, but I want to fix the oil leak as well. I was planning on doing a few gaskets like distributer o ring and valve covers. Are there any other gaskets I should replace while i'm in there? |
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Axle seals, good. Make sure the boots are not split on the half shafts. I've never had a problem with boot splits on my Fiero but It IS a problem on my Subaru.
I can't make a recommendation on the engine, since I have no idea how far you want to take it down. Last time I did something like that I did a full engine gasket set on a Toyota 2T-C.
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Patrick
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JUL 10, 07:07 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by willyt:
I was planning on doing a few gaskets like distributer o ring and valve covers. Are there any other gaskets I should replace while i'm in there?
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Keep in mind it's just as easy to do the distributor O-ring and valve covers (and front crank seal) while the engine is still in place. The rear crank seal can only be done while the tranny is removed, but you might not wish to bother if there's no sign of oil leakage from that location.
If you're dropping the cradle, this would also be a great time to re&re the exhaust manifolds to port them.
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willyt
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JUL 10, 07:50 PM
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Hmmm, thanks for the advice. I never thought about porting the exhaust manifolds, but I do need to take them off to replace the gaskets and check for cracks. I'll port them while i'm in there.
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Patrick
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JUL 10, 08:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by willyt:
I'll port them while i'm in there.
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Make sure to do it the easy way.
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willyt
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JUL 12, 10:21 AM
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Sorry for all the questions, but I do have one more. I’m thinking about lifting the car off the cradle with either a bobcat or a backhoe. #1 - is this a good idea or am I an idiot? #2 - if it would work, what’s the best place to hook a tow strap or chain to lift it? I’d like to avoid the trunk latch if possible.
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skywurz
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JUL 12, 11:41 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by willyt:
Sorry for all the questions, but I do have one more. I’m thinking about lifting the car off the cradle with either a bobcat or a backhoe. #1 - is this a good idea or am I an idiot? #2 - if it would work, what’s the best place to hook a tow strap or chain to lift it? I’d like to avoid the trunk latch if possible. |
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Its overkill and not a good idea. Also DO NOT USE THE LATCH. I have pulled lots of cradles without using even a hoist. I like to do the 4x4 across the car then slowly lower the cradle. Lots of good methods on here none using heavy machinery.
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theogre
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JUL 12, 12:44 PM
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willyt
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JUL 24, 07:01 PM
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Thanks again for your help on this thread. I made it, and got the engine out and clutch replaced. I’m working on a few more things like diff bearings and oil leaks etc.
While I was replacing spark plugs, I noticed that the tips were very white, which sounds like it is running lean. I have replaced the spark plugs twice before, and both times it looked like it was running very rich. I can’t test for fuel pressure etc because the engine is out of the car, is there anything i should test or replace while the engine is out?
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