JohnWPB 1986 GT Fastback worklog (Page 51/71)
JohnWPB FEB 23, 04:48 PM
I called around today, and found one place that would do it. He explained how, being cast iron, he would go through quite a bit of material / blades, and the time involved, would be around $150 ! ! ! !

Then I remembered this advice:


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Originally posted by ignorant prodigy:
I used a metal cutting blade on my sawzall and cut the bracket, no machine shop necessary lol



Spoon said the same thing in another thread. I stopped by Home Depot today, and picked up a pack of 5 blades for metal for $10. It took all of about 5 to 10 minutes, and I only used a single blade out of the pack.

About 1/2 way through:



Finished!

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Danyel FEB 23, 07:41 PM
Nothing better than using "Good old comon sense and HOME tools

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JohnWPB FEB 24, 06:55 PM
Got a little bit more done today. I removed the fuel rail, and then the Supercharger. I can get that prepped and ready for paint sometime here soon.




I also have been researching gasket kits on eBay, but I am not sure which one to get, as they all need the VIN#. Does anyone know what the "Forth Digit" is for the VIN on this engine? I have no way of finding this out, and a lot of parts searches as for this info. This engine is a 3.8L Supercharged, that came out of a 2004 Grand Prix GTP.
tshark FEB 24, 07:42 PM
I thought the VIN was on the engine block.
Raydar FEB 24, 08:35 PM
I thought the engine code was the 8th digit of the VIN.
Raydar FEB 24, 08:55 PM
If the engine is a Series II, it's an L67 and the VIN code should be "1".
If it's a Series III, it's an L32, and the VIN code should be "4".
http://www.grandprixforums....II-engine-L67-vs-L32

I don't know that much about 3800s. There are plenty of much more knowledgeable people here.

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JohnWPB FEB 25, 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by Raydar:

If the engine is a Series II, it's an L67 and the VIN code should be "1".
If it's a Series III, it's an L32, and the VIN code should be "4".
http://www.grandprixforums....II-engine-L67-vs-L32



LOL! This proves I have done a LOT of research I read that very thread that you linked to from top to bottom a few weeks ago for unrelated reasons. There is no mention in that thread about a VIN# though......

Thanks for the info, the parts place was asking if it was a "1" or a "4". So now I know it is a "4".
JohnWPB FEB 25, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by tshark:
I thought the VIN was on the engine block.



Me Too! I scoured the block, and found all sorts of codes, and such, no VIN number. Then I did a search and came across THIS THREAD where everyone agrees that the VIN number is not on the block

Here is one message from that thread


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Originally posted by darkhorizon:
No VIN will be on the engine anywhere... Sorry.

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JohnWPB FEB 27, 12:15 AM
I have been spending an hour or two each day when I get off work tinkering on the engine if you have not figured that out already This is all new to me. I am an IT guy, computers, office work ect. That was till I bought the Fiero. If you would have told me 5 years ago, I would drive 1,300 miles to go get a used engine, drag it home, buy an engine stand to put it on, and start tearing it apart..... well I would have told you to set the crack pipe down, and step away! LOL

Today, I was able to get the water pump off, and degrease the engine some more. It is taking multiple times, and a small brush at times to get into all the areas so the paint will stick when I am ready to shoot it. I also dissembled the super charger, ready for new PCV valve, bearings and other parts.

Here is today's progress:


While I was cleaning the supercharger, I noticed a bit of scoring inside, and shot a quick video. Is this just normal wear and tear, or something I need to be concerned about?

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tshark FEB 27, 11:27 AM
Ok. I read that thread. How could anyone prove an engine was or wasn't original, then? How could an engine be proven stolen or not? How could anyone have a ”number-matching” engine and transmission? Why would anyone pull the original engine and tranny so that the originals could later be put back so that the numbers matched?

I'm pretty sure I've seen the VIN in the block, but that was older engines...'70s-'80s.