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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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While the motors out...

Hey everybody,
A little update-finally pulled the coolant leaking 12A and am in the middle of putting the SP in, and am going over my list of what to do while the motor is out, have I forgotten anything? So far:

Cleaned up everything in the bay and hood/painted/removed unused wiring
New Clutch/PP
Serviced Oil Pedestal
New Clutch Slave
Flush Tranny/refill with MT-90

Transferred:
Distributor
Beehive
Clutch Fan

anything anyone can think of would be greatly appreciated!!
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Be a good time to switch to a front mount oil cooler... Saw a few in the for sale section...
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Dually noted, Home from classes bump....anyone else?
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fbatman
Hey everybody,
A little update-finally pulled the coolant leaking 12A and am in the middle of putting the SP in, and am going over my list of what to do while the motor is out, have I forgotten anything? So far:

Cleaned up everything in the bay and hood/painted/removed unused wiring
New Clutch/PP
Serviced Oil Pedestal
New Clutch Slave
Flush Tranny/refill with MT-90

Transferred:
Distributor
Beehive
Clutch Fan

anything anyone can think of would be greatly appreciated!!
Well. I have posted this before on another thread but here goes.
I'll assume that you installed a new pilot bearing and seal and are installing a new release bearing.
Transmission issues. Trans mount, rear extension housing seal and front seal.
Water pump, how old is yours?
Cooling hoses, all including heater hoses and especially the one that sits under the beehive.
T-stat.
How old is the radiator. Does it need a professional cleaning?
If you go to a FMOC have it professionally cleaned before you install on that new engine.
Tune-up. Cap/rotor/plugs. Condition of wires?
Running stock coil. Nows good time to upgrade to at least the 2nd gen leading coil with 2nd gen plugs.
I'll also assume that you are installing all new gaskets. IE: Exhaust to engine and all connecting pipes that have been removed. Intake gasket.
Belts?
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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Don't forget that rear main oil seal!
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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my bad!
yep, new pilot bearing and release bearing
Will definitely be getting into the tranny mount and r ext housing seal and front seal!!!thanks!
water pump is new
all hoses have been replaced within the past two months
new t stat
brand new radiator
will do the cap/rotor/already have new plugs, wires 3 months old
will do the 2nd gen coil...
all new gaskets and belt, rear main oil seal...

Thanks Doc and Glazedham!!
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Forgot 1 thing. If you are going to stay with the beehive also replace the sealing washers at the lines also.
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