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11-06-12, 08:20 PM
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11-07-12, 06:41 PM
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OK, small update.
Vacuum spider is cleaned up and I rewaxed the car (it's been in the 70's but snow is coming and I really didn't have much else to do).
I had replaced all the vacuum/fuel hose two summers ago and it all is still pliable, so it's going back on as is.
My friends at Precision are going to install the clutch/resurface the flywheel and check the front cover o-ring (really hoping that's the cause of low oil pressure), if I get it to them tomorrow, I should have it back next Wednesday or so.
I'm wanting to install new oil seals at both ends of the transmission (actually, a whole new front cover plate so the throwout bearing has a nice snout to ride on) and once that's done, I can mate the trans and shortblock and get it back in the car.
I'll still need a few hundred bucks for parts to be ready to run (gaskets, hoses, injector cleaning, etc) but I'll be very close to completion.
Naturally, the car I've been borrowing (my Dad's LS400) decided to crap out the waterpump, so tranpo will problematical for the duration.
Sigh.
Vacuum spider is cleaned up and I rewaxed the car (it's been in the 70's but snow is coming and I really didn't have much else to do).
I had replaced all the vacuum/fuel hose two summers ago and it all is still pliable, so it's going back on as is.
My friends at Precision are going to install the clutch/resurface the flywheel and check the front cover o-ring (really hoping that's the cause of low oil pressure), if I get it to them tomorrow, I should have it back next Wednesday or so.
I'm wanting to install new oil seals at both ends of the transmission (actually, a whole new front cover plate so the throwout bearing has a nice snout to ride on) and once that's done, I can mate the trans and shortblock and get it back in the car.
I'll still need a few hundred bucks for parts to be ready to run (gaskets, hoses, injector cleaning, etc) but I'll be very close to completion.
Naturally, the car I've been borrowing (my Dad's LS400) decided to crap out the waterpump, so tranpo will problematical for the duration.
Sigh.
11-08-12, 12:49 PM
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lol, depending on the year of the LS it might be harder to do the waterpump than the whole FC project! the early ones have a timing belt, 2 distributors, etc etc, complexicated
11-09-12, 12:58 AM
#342
Originally Posted by clokker
OK, small update.
Vacuum spider is cleaned up and I rewaxed the car (it's been in the 70's but snow is coming and I really didn't have much else to do).
I had replaced all the vacuum/fuel hose two summers ago and it all is still pliable, so it's going back on as is.
My friends at Precision are going to install the clutch/resurface the flywheel and check the front cover o-ring (really hoping that's the cause of low oil pressure), if I get it to them tomorrow, I should have it back next Wednesday or so.
I'm wanting to install new oil seals at both ends of the transmission (actually, a whole new front cover plate so the throwout bearing has a nice snout to ride on) and once that's done, I can mate the trans and shortblock and get it back in the car.
I'll still need a few hundred bucks for parts to be ready to run (gaskets, hoses, injector cleaning, etc) but I'll be very close to completion.
Naturally, the car I've been borrowing (my Dad's LS400) decided to crap out the waterpump, so tranpo will problematical for the duration.
Sigh.
Vacuum spider is cleaned up and I rewaxed the car (it's been in the 70's but snow is coming and I really didn't have much else to do).
I had replaced all the vacuum/fuel hose two summers ago and it all is still pliable, so it's going back on as is.
My friends at Precision are going to install the clutch/resurface the flywheel and check the front cover o-ring (really hoping that's the cause of low oil pressure), if I get it to them tomorrow, I should have it back next Wednesday or so.
I'm wanting to install new oil seals at both ends of the transmission (actually, a whole new front cover plate so the throwout bearing has a nice snout to ride on) and once that's done, I can mate the trans and shortblock and get it back in the car.
I'll still need a few hundred bucks for parts to be ready to run (gaskets, hoses, injector cleaning, etc) but I'll be very close to completion.
Naturally, the car I've been borrowing (my Dad's LS400) decided to crap out the waterpump, so tranpo will problematical for the duration.
Sigh.
11-09-12, 06:23 PM
#344
Easy day today, weather was nice.
The shortblock is at Precision and there's not a lot left to do till it's back.
I dressed the muffler flanges and fiddled with their alignment even though I suspect that the y-pipe will change everything again.
I'd removed the oil pan for easier transport of the shortblock (it fit in the trunk of a Lexus GS 300) and cleaned it up today.
I was pleased to see that the pan and pickup were spotless, no sludge or worrisome particles, so spent most of the time removing all the excess sealant from the flange and it's myriad holes.
I started thinking of making some stiffening rails for the pan flanges, it'd be relatively easy to do and might help seal a little better.
The downside would be coming up with 21 longer bolts (the Pineapple stud kit looks tempting for this).
Also fiddled with the brake booster vac hose...can't do too much till the engine is in but I've got a good selection of hoses and should be all set for a stealthy run.
Just spinning wheels for a few days it looks like.
The shortblock is at Precision and there's not a lot left to do till it's back.
I dressed the muffler flanges and fiddled with their alignment even though I suspect that the y-pipe will change everything again.
I'd removed the oil pan for easier transport of the shortblock (it fit in the trunk of a Lexus GS 300) and cleaned it up today.
I was pleased to see that the pan and pickup were spotless, no sludge or worrisome particles, so spent most of the time removing all the excess sealant from the flange and it's myriad holes.
I started thinking of making some stiffening rails for the pan flanges, it'd be relatively easy to do and might help seal a little better.
The downside would be coming up with 21 longer bolts (the Pineapple stud kit looks tempting for this).
Also fiddled with the brake booster vac hose...can't do too much till the engine is in but I've got a good selection of hoses and should be all set for a stealthy run.
Just spinning wheels for a few days it looks like.
11-15-12, 10:00 AM
#347
Hey clokker... When you see this photo... does it give you nightmares of all the stock stuff? 
(I rather have your engine bay, haha)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41101698@N07/8186775981/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41101698@N07/8186775981/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/41101698@N07/, on Flickr
(I rather have your engine bay, haha)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41101698@N07/8186775981/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41101698@N07/8186775981/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/41101698@N07/, on Flickr
11-15-12, 12:08 PM
#349
Hey clokker... When you see this photo... does it give you nightmares of all the stock stuff?
(I rather have your engine bay, haha)
IMG_6458 by citizentank, on Flickr
(I rather have your engine bay, haha)
IMG_6458 by citizentank, on Flickr
takes less than 2 hours for me to gut one of those engine bays, and that is doing meticulous work to not break the crispy parts.
the renesis engine bays don't look too intimidating but it takes me longer to swap one of those engines than even an FD twin turbo with the hundred or so vacuum lines. imagine the FC engine shoved back another foot and the cowl covering half the engine and engine mounts needing to come out completely before even attempting to yank the engine. and if you think the FC 6 port intakes get carboned up... renesis is X10.
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