Swapping engines

[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.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

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.

It would have to be an aftermarket AOS, because the chances I'd shell out $1650 for a Genuine Porsche AOS are practically nonexistent. I much prefer Amazon's $55 alternative:



https://www.amazon.com/Bapmic-99610702304-Separator-Crankcase-1997-2002/dp/B01MZAEBC6/

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

It would have to be an aftermarket AOS, because the chances I'd shell out $1650 for a Genuine Porsche AOS are practically nonexistent. I much prefer Amazon's $55 alternative:

Where did you get the $1650 price? Pelican has a genuine Porsche for $192.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99610702304.htm?pn=996-107-023-04-M100&bc=c&SVSVSI=0784

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

It would have to be an aftermarket AOS, because the chances I'd shell out $1650 for a Genuine Porsche AOS are practically nonexistent. I much prefer Amazon's $55 alternative:



https://www.amazon.com/Bapmic-99610702304-Separator-Crankcase-1997-2002/dp/B01MZAEBC6/

You won't be so happy when it dies after two weeks. We only use the factory part.

Sunset Porsche out in you neck of the woods has them for $156.