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68764, Dropping in new engine saturday, checklist
Posted by grain, Feb-18-04 11:36 PM
ok, new fty block going in on saturday. i think i have everything i need for the install, but i want to make sure.
block is fully assembled. im using my stock head off my car now.

Block/internals
crankscrapper
spec stg3 clutch, new tob
phantom grip
gatorback timing belt
afx underdrive pully/belts
new water pump
new melling oil pump
new idler/tensioner pullies
case of reg. 10x30 motor oil
2 oil filters.
full upper gasket set.
new rear main seal
3 quarts of nvt-350 tranny fluid

i dunno what else. i have a bunch of the black rtv stuff. and blue locktight. ill have an air tool set and all the sockets i need. anything i missed. i also have the harmonic ballencer puller thing. and i bought a tourque wrench. got an engine hoist and holder.

gimme some advise here now. and see if im missing anything.
68768, RE: Dropping in new engine saturday, checklist
Posted by thegame, Feb-19-04 01:29 AM
i dunno. sounds good to me though. let us know how it goes and how much of a pain in the ass it is. i might be getting mine in in a couple weeks. just wondered.


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68771, RE: Dropping in new engine saturday, checklist
Posted by run4cvr, Feb-19-04 02:42 AM
Originally posted by grain
ok, new fty block going in on saturday. i think i have everything i need for the install, but i want to make sure. block is fully assembled. im using my stock head off my car now. Block/internals crankscrapper spec stg3 clutch, new tob phantom grip gatorback timing belt afx underdrive pully/belts new water pump new melling oil pump new idler/tensioner pullies case of reg. 10x30 motor oil 2 oil filters. full upper gasket set. new rear main seal 3 quarts of nvt-350 tranny fluid i dunno what else. i have a bunch of the black rtv stuff. and blue locktight. ill have an air tool set and all the sockets i need. anything i missed. i also have the harmonic ballencer puller thing. and i bought a tourque wrench. got an engine hoist and holder. gimme some advise here now. and see if im missing anything.


If the oil pump isnt already installed you will need anarobic sealant. Other than that the list looks complete besides having some extra hands for the job. AZ 2GNT is putting eclipseman1999's new block in this weekend also.
68781, RE: Dropping in new engine saturday, checklist
Posted by grain, Feb-19-04 05:11 AM
hrm. ok. i used the black rtv already. cant seem to find the red 518 stuff. hopefully this install goes good.