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Old 06-12-2019, 04:05 AM   #41
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But did you blow an engine?

If it keeps the engine from blowing up, then I can live with the pressure drops. I'm not looking for perfection, I just want to get a reasonable life out of a motor (without spending the cost of a motor to do so).
no, I haven't popped another engine yet.

First one died due to a bad ring.

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Old 06-12-2019, 06:22 AM   #42
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no, I haven't popped another engine yet.

First one died due to a bad ring.
Have you ever checked the oil pump to make sure it's working correctly?
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Old 06-12-2019, 06:57 AM   #43
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How are you all monitoring oil pressure and temperature?
What type of gauge and sensors, etc?

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Old 06-12-2019, 07:08 AM   #44
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Have you ever checked the oil pump to make sure it's working correctly?
yeah, I checked it for scoring. Its not new, but there are no signs that its not operating properly.

It shows about 70psi cold, 20psi at hot idle, and at 3k hot cruise, pressure is about 50psi. All those specs seem to be within the tolerable range.

But when you start turning, it all goes to ****************.
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How are you all monitoring oil pressure and temperature?
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VDO oil temp and pressure gauges in the head ports.

VDO gauges on top of the dash.
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Old 06-12-2019, 07:13 AM   #46
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VDO oil temp and pressure gauges in the head ports.

VDO gauges on top of the dash.
would LOVE to see pics! ?
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would LOVE to see pics! ?


sorry I can never get this tilted properly
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Old 06-12-2019, 06:45 PM   #49
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Looks like a scared robot face! (That's what my wife said just now.... hahaha)

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Old 08-17-2019, 11:20 AM   #50
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some progress!

I've been busy with lots of projects over the last several months. Some of my own, and more for others.
Call me selfish, but I finally got to my own this weekend.
Pulled the motor out of the donor car, and now the motor from my car is out. I've lost 20lbs from sweat and skin off my knuckles.... but that's the hard part.

Now I'll swap a couple parts over and get the used replacement motor up into my car and button her up.

Whether I get to that this weekend all depends on how long a nap I decide to take in my massage chair. Don't judge me.

FWIW, I do not intend to mess with the IMS. I'ma learn the lesson from the last perfectly good bearing I removed, and leave this one well-enough alone.

Special thanks, of course, to Todd (member pcarferher, or something like that, Haha) for helping me:
1. ... decide not to scrap it.
2. .... find a donor car and procure it.
3. .... loaning me his blocks & such that he built for motor swapping in his garage.

And thanks to others here who're helpful.

See y'all soon! Haha

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Looks easy!
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Well done!

And you can tell a DIY'er by the number of band aids on his fingers!
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Well done!

And you can tell a DIY'er by the number of band aids on his fingers!
Ture, but look how clean his hand is. It doesn't add up.
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Ture, but look how clean his hand is. It doesn't add up.
Hahaha..... latex gloves my friend..... lots of latex gloves. Hahaha

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You are right on track for the September DE :dance:
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Old 08-19-2019, 07:00 AM   #56
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You are right on track for the September DE :dance:
yup... that's my plan.

If I can find me another weekend like this last one, I think I can get there.

I wasn't supposed to have time this weekend, 'cuz my adult-kids were around...... but that's what they get for sleeping-in 'til NOON!!! hahahaha
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I wasn't supposed to have time this weekend, 'cuz my adult-kids were around......

Man, that’s what you told me, now I missed the whole party...

Great job!!
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Looks like a scared robot face! (That's what my wife said just now.... hahaha)

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That's funny. I see it now...
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Hey, just a comment but in looking at your photo of the car jacked up, are you sure you have the front blocks oriented correctly? Hard to tell but it looks like they should be rotated where the load is taken by the vertical wooden sides. I may be all wet on this just want to make sure you stay safe.
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Hey, just a comment but in looking at your photo of the car jacked up, are you sure you have the front blocks oriented correctly? Hard to tell but it looks like they should be rotated where the load is taken by the vertical wooden sides. I may be all wet on this just want to make sure you stay safe.
No, you are absolutely correct. I wasn't expecting anyone here to look that closely, Haha.

It was late, I'd been working a lot, and I was excited.... once I noticed it, I assessed it, decided it's staying there til tomorrow. I'll rectify it before I climb back under it.

Thanks a lot for pointing it out to EVERYBODY! HAHAHAHA

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