I just took the first steps to my engine rebuild project. I'll be posting more through out my project as I go. I'll include lots more pics, questions, updates, and storys. I hope I can contribute as much as possible to the forum. Sorry for the lack of pictures, my camera died after just 2 shots . I'm only available to work on it Fridays and Sundays because of my work/school schedule, so look for updates those days. Hope to hear from all of your replies back. Check back for more pics .

-Kevin

 

have fun man

just hace lotz of patience

im doojn the same with my cym

mike

 

have fun.. I like the shot of you guys looking at the engine out of the car. Looks like your just saying.." I don't know, now what!!"

Here is what , take a deep breathe, grab an engine stand and tear it apart very slowly and be **** about pictures and such. It will help you out a ton at the end of the project when you go back together.

Good luck.

 

good luck...you are a brave man. i am in the same process but letting ASI do all of the work.

 

Good luck man !!! Should be a fun project

 

Thanks for your replies back . So far its been a very easy enjoyable project when i get the time to work on it. Ok, since my first post I have done alot of work. Last friday I took off the tranny and some of the accessories and some other parts. Got a few pics but the camera died again because the batteries were jacked from the T.V. remote. I'll post those pics first.

 

Some more from friday

 

ok..... that was friday. Yesterday (Sunday), I got new batteries for the camera and finished up the work for the week. Here are alot more pics from Sunday for all of you that care. I wouldn't mind suggestions/comments or criticisms as long as they might help me. Yes i know its not the "perfect" engine rebuild environment but atleast I have a garage to work in . With that said here are the pics.

 

More.... Oh and if anyone would like me to take a certain picture of the engine or a part let me know... thanks guys, i'm now all ears for replies until next Friday/Sunday

 

Wow!!! Braver man than me.

Wish I had the time and patience... good luck!

I like the pics, BTW. Take some of the rotors when your in that far.

 

Did you disconnect the oil cooler lines or cut them, they look sorta cut in one of those pictures. Did you run into trouble with them, im pulling my motor next weekend also, but i dont have my turbos on or wirirng harness or cooling system so it's gonna be fairly simply. Just curious about those lines.

 

Yes i did cut them, i'm replacing all of the rubber lines so it just made it easier... They can be Wrenched off and snaked through the bumper if your more patient that I am .

 

whats your running total cost so far as in parts?

 

Im so jealous.....i wish I had the money to do all that right now....1 more semester

Good Luck man

 

Have Fun!........I hope you have a good memory!

 

I too am curious of the cost break down of all the lines that you are replacing.. How hard was it removing the tranny with the engine? Good luck with your rebuild

 

Thats why I bagged and tagged everything and took pictures

As for the cost.... not quite sure yet, but I know its not going to be cheap!.. I'm still waiting to open the engine to see exactly what I need from the rebuild kits. I am also going single so my total cost will be in thousands. I'll let you all know as I spend it . Thanks for the replies so far.

 

And removing the engine w/ the tranny wasn't that difficult. No different from any other engine.

 

I wish i had the ***** to rebuild my engine.Good luck on your project.

 

Please post the weights of the following if possible: Turbo assembly (with or without cast iron manifold), Oil pan, Intake Manifold , Intercooler, Rotor Housings, and Eccentric Shaft.

Thanks and Good Luck,
-scott-

 

Are you going to replace the wiring harness while everythings out?

 

A great good luck for your project.

I wish I could be near your to learn how to do it and more about rotary.

 

Damn you are da man!!!~~~~
By the way... you did have experience with these before right???

 

Ok, finally got some more work done to the engine. Only got a few hours in but I got the engine down to the bare block. Here are some pics. Enjoy! First 5 are of the rasts nest under the UIM, UIM, and throttle body. I will also weigh parts on request as soon as i get a scale . Also not sure if i'm going to replace the wiring harness. I'm thinking I might because when I move any part of it, the cover snaps .

 

Pics of madusas head on and off the engine