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BFeller · 08-02-2023, 11:49 AM

I like the posts 78F350!

78F350 · 08-13-2023, 11:44 AM

I found a good deal on a sending unit and pump for the Blue Aero car, so I decided to get the engine running normally before I pull it. Installing the pump and sender is a little awkward due to the tight space. I found it best to install the pump, then lower the sender half way to connect the hoses and wires from the pump. The car started up on the second try after fuel primed through the system. I thought it was good, but it quickly stalled. Oops, the supply line wasn't fully seated on the sending unit and popped off. Lots of fuel in the driveway. Glad I wasn't in the garage.

I put the hose on correctly, cleaned the area and it started right up and ran great. Video: https://youtu.be/OtRRR5MqCnI

Here's the mess of about 80 wire splices I did to get the immobilizer box connected. ...good practice for the solder heat shrink connectors. If I eventually build this car back up, I'll probably put a whole new cabin wire harness in.

The engine was filthy. I used a foaming upholstery cleaner on it and sprayed it on low pressure with my pressure washer. I'm now ready to remove the engine and prepare it for the silver 2000 S.

BFeller · 08-14-2023, 05:41 AM

Your use of foaming upholstery cleaner on engine is nee. The results look great.

78F350 · 09-03-2023, 09:07 AM

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Your use of foaming upholstery cleaner on engine is nee. The results look great.

Thanks. I should add greater emphasis to using LOW Pressure if using a power washer and pay attention to where it is pointed. The wire harness connections were water resistant 20 years ago, but may not withstand direct pressurized after. I like to run the engine and warm it up afterward to help clear off residual moisture and make sure everything is good.

78F350 · 09-03-2023, 09:21 AM

The engine has been removed from the Blue '02 S for a while now and is in my garage. It needs more clean up, but the transmission and flywheel are off and it's ready for me to replace the IMS bearing with a LN 'Single Row Pro' bearing.

I am thinking of selling the 6-speed transmission. The problem I have is that I can't test it to make sure that it's good.

Currently there are three 986 engines on my garage floor. A 2.7L from the Frog that has bad rod knock and chunks of metal in the oil, a 'good' 2.7L that had the wire to a variocam actuator cut during the previous owner's removal, and the good 3.2L that is getting ready for the silver car. Today I'm trying to strip all the useful parts off the chunky 2.7L so I can scrap the block next week.

Meanwhile I have a Honda CR-V and two Toyota Prii that I'm working on catching up on maintenance and fixing a few issues.

78F350 · 09-06-2023, 10:27 PM

The original single row IMS bearing was in great shape and has now been replaced with the new LN bearing using the Faultless IMS tool.

New Pierburg water pump is on.

A few other minor things, then I'm pulling the bad engine from the silver car to swap over the almost new clutch and flywheel along with the intake and injectors.