Pictures of my year long overhaul by LarsV8

3 minute(s) of a 30 minute read

Two of my intake manifold bolts bent while the motor was on the cherry picker. Dissapointing, but what can you do. Ordered a new set from ebay, hopefully, they won't be **** quality.

Got some more goodies in the mail:





Got back the thermostat housing and assembled the electric pump:





I was worried about the seals on the electric pump to the old housing. There is an O ring in there but no gasket. Is there supposed to be one? I used some RTV, but the last thing I want is my brand new opti getting dripped on. Also is there a thermostat housing gasket? My local parts store says they don't use them, but that doesn't sound right at all.

10-5-2010

Ughhh, I need to vent.

Dropped the motor in the car this past weekend and gotten it bolted up to tranny.

I am having a hell of a time with the headers (pacesetter LT) and motor mounts (new prothane). I ran out of time/light with the driver side header in place, but the steering linkage disconnected and the motor mount unbolted. I cannot for the life of me get the mount to line up with the holes. It also looks like I will have trouble getting the linkage connected eventually, but thats a problem for another day.

The passenger side mount is in but the header is ajar slightly. I think I can line it up if I could get the other side bolted in and lift up the passenger side but it just isnt happening for me.

I guess I need some input on order of operations or tricks to get this stuff in properly.

10-17-2010

Well another Saturday and more progress! I got the headers on and the motor bolted onto the mounts. I started in with some of the accessories and sensors. I have a few random questions I need help with!

1.) On the knock sensor, it is very difficult to turn and I am afraid I will damage the unit if I put anymore pressure on the wrench. Does it need to be flush with the block or just near it to function correctly? I have it about half way in, but there is about 2-3 threads still showing.

2.) Anyone know the measurement the lefternmost waterpump bolt (tiny one). I seemed to have misplaced it in the tear down.

3.) The steering linkage. I removed it to assist in the header install and now I cant get it back on. Is there some trick to this? It seems to line up crooked and I am not sure why. It is clear from the header so I dont know

4.) and 5.)





Anyone know the correct location for this sensor and wire guide? I figure it is somewhere near the oil filter, but I can't remember.

Finally, it looks like I ruined my oil cooler line is the swap. Should I replace the part (anyone got a part number)? Fab up a custom one, JB weld this?

Thanks you all for the continued support!