Swapping engines

[JFP in PA]

Loctite SI 5900 Ready Gasket

[LoneWolfGal]

After studying all the videos, writeups, and advice I could find about timing the cams once the pads are installed I can state with conviction that there's a shipload of misinformation out there, and separating the wheat from the chaff is frustrating. Raby's video is great, but he glosses over some of the details. Once I figure out the procedure my palm will undoubtedly smack my forehead. "So THAT'S what they're trying to say." In the meantime, until my timing kit gets here, more studying.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Loctite SI 5900 Ready Gasket

My brother's also sold on that stuff. Jake Raby has a favorite sealant, but he's not saying what it is.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

My brother's also sold on that stuff. Jake Raby has a favorite sealant, but he's not saying what it is.

Works well, easy to control application with the pressurized container and nozzle, Jake used to recommend this stuff as well.

[Newsguy]

JFP, is this the equivalent of DreiBond, or in my case, Yamabond?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Newsguy

JFP, is this the equivalent of DreiBond, or in my case, Yamabond?

It is similar in performance to DreiBond, and a lot easier to find.

[LoneWolfGal]

Gilles, I sent you a PM.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Loctite SI 5900 Ready Gasket

JFP, where do you obtain your Loctite SI 5900? Amazon has only a 5-oz tube for $68.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

JFP, where do you obtain your Loctite SI 5900? Amazon has only a 5-oz tube for $68.

We get ours from a local auto parts store, if memory serves, about $17-18 per tube in a six tube case.

[LoneWolfGal]

While waiting for the cam timing kit to arrive I figured I'd begin the process of dropping the old engine. After elevating the car on jack stands, I tried to put it in service mode, first making sure the parking brake was engaged and the relatively new battery was charged to the max. But nothing happened when I pressed the button. Nary even a click, buzz, or hum to be heard. The powered top was working properly back in September when I parked the car, but it ain't working now. "Fuse," I said to myself, "or relay." I removed the fuse panel cover to have a look. The little booklet thoughtfully provided under the cover indicated that B6 and D3 are the fuses for the convertible top:



However, B6 also powers the turn signals and windows, both of which are functional, so if a fuse is the culprit it would have to be D3. The fuse panel layout:



I couldn't help but note that the layout in the booklet doesn't seem to correspond to the panel's layout. The booklet shows five rows of fuses but the panel has six, including the row to the right of the spoiler switch. If the spoiler switch's row isn't relevant, is the top row's designation A or E?



As for the relays, the convertible top's relay is supposedly a double relay. I read it, so it must be true. I'm guessing the largest relay in the photo is the one they're referring to:



Hope some kind soul can clear up my confusion.