Swapping engines

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

I have an impact driver, a Ryobi. I got tied up with something today, but I'm planning to try it out tomorrow. If it doesn't work, I'll try the old-school hammer method. If that doesn't work, my new bench grinder and crowfoot wrenches are supposed to be here tomorrow and the Rube Goldberg method will almost certainly work. That is, after I grind a couple of flat sides on the socket for the crowfoot. I'll bet the bench grinder wouldn't break a sweat.

The Ryobi should do it.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

The Ryobi should do it.

I'm looking forward to trying it, but I couldn't find my set of impact socket adapters. I turned this place upside down looking for them. So I ordered a $5 set with Prime overnight delivery. In the meantime I've been having fun with my Wen bench grinder, grinding the upper part of the socket to receive a 14mm crowfoot wrench, in case the Ryobi can't seat the nut on the stud. The Wen is a marvelous tool. Don't know how I got along without it.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

The Ryobi should do it.

You called it, Al. The Ryobi did the trick. And now the nut is torqued to 18 ft lbs, a hair short of the max of 20. Still, I'm a little sorry I didn't give this contraption a chance to do its stuff. It probably would have set the nut just as surely as the impact driver.



I didn't spend a lot of time grinding facets on the socket, more proof I'm getting a handle on my compulsive perfectionism. Not that I didn't think about it. But this part of the installation procedure has dragged on so long that I modified the socket to the point where the 14mm crowfoot wrench would fit on it and called it good. It ain't pretty but it works. Or would, if given a chance.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

You called it, Al. The Ryobi did the trick. And now the nut is torqued to 18 ft lbs, a hair short of the max of 20. Still, I'm a little sorry I didn't give this contraption a chance to do its stuff. It probably would have set the nut just as surely as the impact driver.

I didn't spend a lot of time grinding facets on the socket, more proof I'm getting a handle on my compulsive perfectionism. Not that I didn't think about it. But this part of the installation procedure has dragged on so long that I modified the socket to the point where the 14mm crowfoot wrench would fit on it and called it good. It ain't pretty but it works. Or would, if given a chance.

Great!

And that's a beautiful contraption you made!

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Great!

And that's a beautiful contraption you made!

Thanks, Al. I think I'll try this one next:

[Gilles]

Did you replaced the tensioner pads already? Then you should be ready to swap the engines right? :-)

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Did you replaced the tensioner pads already? Then you should be ready to swap the engines right? :-)

I was planning to put in the rear main seal next, but I've been psyching myself up to do the cam chain wear pads — reading, watching videos, making sure I've got everything I'll need, wondering if I should replace the chains** at the same time. Before I put a ratchet on the cam covers I want to be absolutely certain I understand each step. I'm getting close.

**On a 39K-miles engine I would expect the cam chains to have minimal wear, but then, chains are relatively inexpensive. Still, where do you stop throwing new parts at it? Everything I'm doing to this engine I regard as critical stuff, including replacing the motor and transmission mounts. Sure, it would be nice to replace the AOS; water pump, coils and plugs, oil pressure sending unit and sensor, fuel pressure regulator, crankshaft position sensor, positive crankcase ventilation conduits, etc., etc. Then I could drive to the poorhouse in style! After I make a decision on the cam chains I think I'm going to draw the line there. It's getting close to a year since I've driven my baby. I'm jonesing to get it back on the road.

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

... **On a 39K-miles engine I would expect the cam chains to have minimal wear, but then, chains are relatively inexpensive. Still, where do you stop throwing new parts at it? Everything I'm doing to this engine I regard as critical stuff, including replacing the motor and transmission mounts. Sure, it would be nice to replace the AOS; water pump, coils and plugs, oil pressure sending unit and sensor, fuel pressure regulator, crankshaft position sensor, positive crankcase ventilation conduits, etc., etc. Then I could drive to the poorhouse in style! After I make a decision on the cam chains I think I'm going to draw the line there. It's getting close to a year since I've driven my baby. I'm jonesing to get it back on the road.

Of all the stuff you mention I would only consider changing the AOS simply because it is a lot easier to do with the engine out. Water pump, coils, plugs, CPS etc can be changed when and if necessary with the engine in the car. Chains should be fine.