Reply With Quotenah man, if you have trouble remembering, grab heaps of photo's and label stuff. not to hard, then undo or unbolt what needs doing then do the reverse putting it back in
Removing OLD 4ac
Hey guys, got a ae71 today with a fucked motor, but came with a spare 4ac, tomorrow im going to attempt to rip out the old fucked motor and put in the new one, just wondering,
1. Is it a hard job because i have never done an engine conversion before.
2. Should it be as easy/easier to put the new 4ac in??
Any advice would be appriciated
nah man, if you have trouble remembering, grab heaps of photo's and label stuff. not to hard, then undo or unbolt what needs doing then do the reverse putting it back in
Anything i need to do to the block? it has no extractors on it atm, got some sitting in the garage (The fresh 4ac im talking about) will gaskat goo do the job? if not were can i grab a 4ac extractor gaskat? cheers.
any repco or bursons... dunno what companys you have in QLD.. just an auto parts retailer. gasket goo might blow through... i'd suggest doin it right the first place. wouldn't cost much for the gasket anyhow
to easy mate, thanks for the help, will be sure to post if i have any issues
Forgot to add, roughly how long do you think it will take?
um.. dunno, took me bout 2-3 hours to remove a similar engine, similar amounr of time to put it back in. if you've got help you'll have it done in a day. while it's out should chuck a 4age in her haha
Allow a full day, maybe 2 if youve never done it before.
While its apart change the serviceable parts. Im talking front main seal, rear main seal, cam seal, timing belt, tensioner, manifold and carb gaskets, clutch if need be. Hows the waterpump looking? If its tired change that or its goodbye motor. Its much more fun out of the car, as I'm sure you realise. Nothing worse than an oil leak.
Depends though really. If your gonna pull it out in 6 months and fit a 4age then just do what you have to and get it done. While its apart check the throwout bearing in the clutch and the spigot bearing in the crank and change them if need be. Those fuckers cost 30 bucks max for both trade and can squeak and annoy you very muchly.
A good trick with ae71s is to remove the gearbox with the motor so you can do the bellhousing bolts out of the car. Those top two owe me some skin and 2 spanners.
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