Teggymun
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Well! No going back now. @RyanSi came round last night to walk me through the process of doing major service work on the new engine, so now it has new chains, guides, tensioners and oil pump. While it was cracked open ryan also did the rod bearings so this little 4banger should be all good for another 160k!
Once the engine casings and sump were acid washed and re fitted we used a di grinder and yanked the drivers side post mount to allow for the kswap mounts. Ryan also took my ep3 gearbox away to install a dc5 lsd and 5.1 final drive gear then we can start fitting some parts!
Once the engine casings and sump were acid washed and re fitted we used a di grinder and yanked the drivers side post mount to allow for the kswap mounts. Ryan also took my ep3 gearbox away to install a dc5 lsd and 5.1 final drive gear then we can start fitting some parts!
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Teggymun
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Did some bits in the garage at the weekend. Attacked the block with degreaser and a wire wheel to try and clean it up a bit. I wanted to see how the rbc looked so threw it on for a cheeky photo.
I also replaced the vtc strainer, upper rad pipe spout gasket and the water pump casing to block o ring in prep for putting the alternator and water pump on next time im free.
I also cut out a 50mm hole behind the subframe to run shifter cables. Ive ordered up a silicone bung that ill glue in place to try and stop any debris coming into the car
I also replaced the vtc strainer, upper rad pipe spout gasket and the water pump casing to block o ring in prep for putting the alternator and water pump on next time im free.
I also cut out a 50mm hole behind the subframe to run shifter cables. Ive ordered up a silicone bung that ill glue in place to try and stop any debris coming into the car
Teggymun
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Update on the swap, not much to share. I gave the gearbox to @RyanSi to install a dc5 lsd and 5.1fd. He sent me pics of the internals after cracking it open. No issues to report.
Next up i had a free hour so chucked my new thermostat housing on and pipes then fitted a new oem water pump and front main seal before throwing on the alternator, crank pulley, tensioner and idler pulley. Down the line ill fit a power steering pump so im just using the old aux belt for now
Hoping to be able to drop the engine in soon and make some good progress coming into the new year.
Next up i had a free hour so chucked my new thermostat housing on and pipes then fitted a new oem water pump and front main seal before throwing on the alternator, crank pulley, tensioner and idler pulley. Down the line ill fit a power steering pump so im just using the old aux belt for now
Hoping to be able to drop the engine in soon and make some good progress coming into the new year.
Teggymun
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Big push last night. Got some lads over and made sh*t happen. We managed to get the rear main seal, lightened fly and oem exedy clutch fitted and the gearbox onto the engine. Gave the chassis rails a clean down and painted the patch where the old mount was.
After the mounts were fitted we jacked the car up and slid the engine under, pulled the wheel off and dropped the car down low enough to bolt the mount on the timing side then used another jack to lift the trans side up and bolt it on too.
I couldnt resist sitting the inlet on just to get the look. Excuse the lack of photos as i was flat out and forgot. Next job is going to be install cooling and fuel system along with shifter cables.
After the mounts were fitted we jacked the car up and slid the engine under, pulled the wheel off and dropped the car down low enough to bolt the mount on the timing side then used another jack to lift the trans side up and bolt it on too.
I couldnt resist sitting the inlet on just to get the look. Excuse the lack of photos as i was flat out and forgot. Next job is going to be install cooling and fuel system along with shifter cables.