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Re: Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out..
Posted by JohnB (more from JohnB) on Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:31:11
In Reply to: Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out.., DET, Sun, 1 Dec 2002 17:48:10
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I wouldn't overlook the opportunity to rering and reseal the engine.
When I had the engine out for an autotrans rebuild (I know I knøw, shøuld have had it converted to a five speed...but MIL drives it and won't drive a 5 speed and it keeps wife happy that MIL has a car) the mechanic offered to rebuild the engine for $1500 including all gaskets and seals.
Yes, you'lve only got 130K on the car but you'd be surprised at the difference a freshened engine makes. Now is the time to consider a better ring/piston combination too, like if TotalSeal makes one. You'd probably have to rebalance the assembly if the piston weight is different from stock, but the forged pistons and better sealing would be worth it. A new head gasket is nothing to sneeze at at 130K either...you're living on borrowed time.
I like the comment on cleaning up the engine bay....pull the battery and tray and look under there...also check the front lower A-arm mounting points for rust...may have to weld on a 3X3 plate and it's easy to do with the powerpak out.
Now would be an easy time to replace the power steering rack if it shows ANY signs of morning sickness or stiffness when cold.
posted by 68.83.21...
Posts in this Thread:
- Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out.., DET, Sun, 1 Dec 2002 17:48:10
- Re: Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out.., Bill U, Mon, 2 Dec 2002 12:57:39
- Re: Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out.., JohnB, Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:31:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out.., harry, Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:00:06
- Laundry, walk dog, take wife to movies, AND...., Chaz, Mon, 2 Dec 2002 08:43:50
- Re: Looking for "more to do" while the engine is out.., JD From LA, Sun, 1 Dec 2002 18:12:51
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