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Mach 1 K-member swap, engine removal, and valve spring replacement ("build" thread)
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<blockquote data-quote="starnsey" data-source="post: 14715455" data-attributes="member: 132253"><p>Well this weekend was a doozy. Incredibly frustrating. First, I had an insane amount of trouble installing the Canton Road Race oil pan. I tried installing it using the existing bolts and just made a mess with RTV. I cleaned everything up and tried it again the next day using the supplied studs and nuts that came with the new windage tray. I followed Canton's install instructions exactly, so essentially the installation order was: engine block, RTV, windage tray, gasket, oil pan. </p><p></p><p>After that, I slapped in the MM k-member so I could take the engine off the engine support bar. I want to fire up the engine to make sure it runs right before going through the process of installing all the new suspension components and lining things up, etc. </p><p></p><p>Installed new idler pulleys and tensioner, plugged in all parts of the wiring harnesses, installed radiator, radiator fan, new coolant tank, intake manifold with new gaskets and went and bought all new fluids for the transmission, engine, power steering and coolant.</p><p></p><p>As of now, I'm hoping to have the engine turned over by the end of today or at the latest tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>All I have left is to install the throttle body and intake tube, fill the coolant and power steering, torque down the transmission crossmember, torque down the motor mount-to-k member bolts (didn't have a low-enough profile 21 mm socket to torque them down), put some dialectic grease on the coils, torque up the driveshaft yolk to rear end and install the mid-pipe. Then I'm ready to turn her over and burp the coolant system and make sure the damn thing actually runs right. All the while hoping the car doesn't fall off the jack stands and keeping an eye on the oil pan to see if (HA! I mean, how badly) it leaks.</p><p></p><p>Then I'll yank off the alternator, mount the engine support beam again, and align the k-member and start knocking out the front suspension stuff. This is of course assuming all is well with the engine. If not...well, I'll just set the car on fire and walk away laughing maniacally. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1425117[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1425118[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1425119[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1425120[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I'll be sure to post a video of it's first start-up. Or at least the second or third since I'll have to be running around the car burping the coolant and what not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="starnsey, post: 14715455, member: 132253"] Well this weekend was a doozy. Incredibly frustrating. First, I had an insane amount of trouble installing the Canton Road Race oil pan. I tried installing it using the existing bolts and just made a mess with RTV. I cleaned everything up and tried it again the next day using the supplied studs and nuts that came with the new windage tray. I followed Canton's install instructions exactly, so essentially the installation order was: engine block, RTV, windage tray, gasket, oil pan. After that, I slapped in the MM k-member so I could take the engine off the engine support bar. I want to fire up the engine to make sure it runs right before going through the process of installing all the new suspension components and lining things up, etc. Installed new idler pulleys and tensioner, plugged in all parts of the wiring harnesses, installed radiator, radiator fan, new coolant tank, intake manifold with new gaskets and went and bought all new fluids for the transmission, engine, power steering and coolant. As of now, I'm hoping to have the engine turned over by the end of today or at the latest tomorrow. All I have left is to install the throttle body and intake tube, fill the coolant and power steering, torque down the transmission crossmember, torque down the motor mount-to-k member bolts (didn't have a low-enough profile 21 mm socket to torque them down), put some dialectic grease on the coils, torque up the driveshaft yolk to rear end and install the mid-pipe. Then I'm ready to turn her over and burp the coolant system and make sure the damn thing actually runs right. All the while hoping the car doesn't fall off the jack stands and keeping an eye on the oil pan to see if (HA! I mean, how badly) it leaks. Then I'll yank off the alternator, mount the engine support beam again, and align the k-member and start knocking out the front suspension stuff. This is of course assuming all is well with the engine. If not...well, I'll just set the car on fire and walk away laughing maniacally. [ATTACH=full]1425117[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1425118[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1425119[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1425120[/ATTACH] I'll be sure to post a video of it's first start-up. Or at least the second or third since I'll have to be running around the car burping the coolant and what not. [/QUOTE]
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