This is what I got so far from my rebuild

Engine compartment
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181327158&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p3b95c6d2e998be6c617b336c965bdb42/f939fd36.jpg&caption=008_018&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

Engine rebuilt and waiting to be installed
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181327173&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p42a458496683c5e2fb687adfe64f3b34/f939fd45.jpg&caption=017_009&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

Another pic of the motor
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181323378&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p60067a0cd6ee4f3e07c378bbc75d3cdc/f939ee72.jpg&caption=014_012&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

Transmission case....dark spots on the bottom is oil residue from oil leaking from the HG into the transmission.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181327235&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/pdd5fc21a5a9d4c484f5d75961271f6cc/f939fd83.jpg&caption=007_019&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

Head with Brand new Valves with a 5 angle valve job and titanium valve springs
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181327258&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p0dcc24eddb95cb6560f319b59ad61b37/f939fd9a.jpg&caption=015_011&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

Old pistons that were taken out.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181323922&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/pccf98358c83ad8db918c508e9f45d661/f939f092.jpg&caption=009_017&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

rest of parts waiting to be installed
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4181327203&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid109/p62d9cf4b729cb15e591675b1b06b330d/f939fd63.jpg&caption=025_001&album_id=4287341339&from_album=1

Let me know what you guys think

lookin good :-) it's a lot of fun, isn't it :-) rebuilding engines rocks!

looks good, nice head, keep us updated.....

Gotta love rebuild pictures man, I will be posting some up soon of my process. Congrats man and let us know how its running when alls said n done. :thumbsup



*rebuild in process*
GST Muffler
injen short ram intake
magnecore 8.5mm wires
EGR removal/blockoff
front/rear strut tower bars
GSX dual piston calipers

Final day in the shop....getting her back Friday afternoon, just in time for the weekend thank god. Will update with new pics as soon as she is ready.

Wow that is a pretty engine! What is the black coating on the block? Powredercoat? Are you going to dyno that baby? Looks good.


Turning is fun too!
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-Do it...do it-

Originally posted by SilverEclipse
Wow that is a pretty engine! What is the black coating on the block? Powredercoat? Are you going to dyno that baby? Looks good. Turning is fun too! go to www.sccaforums.com -Do it...do it-

Thanks....the black coating believe it or not is just after the block has been cleaned and baked Thats it....I had it coated blue however, pics of that coming as soon as I pick it up this afternoon.
Dyno will be next weekend hopefully.

This is funny IMO so I thought I'd share. Damn snag occured today.....Shop stated that the water pump was bad saying the pump's mating surface wasnt lining up with the block and wanted me to put a whole new water pump in. Tried to charge me another $400 for a new water pump and installation and it would take about 5 hours. Now I just replaced the waterpump 1 month ago. Then G/F called the shop and ripped them a new one and told them in her own words," you guys are so stupid, check the damn gasket ***holes, it may have slipped during installation. If you want to I'll go there and do it myself." I was like "OH YEAH, BABY YOU GO!!!!!" Any way I thought it was funny and you Gotta love DSMers and the women support us. LOL

damnit those pictures make me want to rebuild another 420a, fun shit imo
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Yet another snag guys.....I have been without my car now for about 1 month now and I was suppose to pick up the car today. The engine turned fine and everything seemed to work great but some how there was still an oil leak somewhere so they are taking it all apart again. I am soooo getting sick of this waiting....remind me to just get a new car next time I have a crazy idea of doing a rebuild.

I wanna build my engine.....::tear::

Finally....car is running beautifully, no kinks so far. Will post more pics after she runs a little more.

Originally posted by hunntyr
Finally....car is running beautifully, no kinks so far. Will post more pics after she runs a little more.

I spoke too soon.... I think I have a rod knocking now. I just got the car back on tuesday and it ran nice. 97 miles later I was going about 90 and the CEL turned on and I started to hear a light tapping from the cylinder 1 area. There is a little oil on the valve cover from that area also. I checked all the the spark plugs and there is no oil on them. Now I thought it could have been the Timing Belt cover rattling against the block but then that Damn CEL came on. I am sooo pissed off right now.

dont know if a rod knocking would set off your cel or not but autozone pulls them for free :) the only thing i would think is its making your knock sensor go nuts but this is the first i've heard of a cel for that. mine didn't go off when my rod was knocking. damned mitsu engines :)

I agree with ^^^^^^ My rod knock was really bad for a long time before it finally gave up. i had no CEL the whole time. just pull the code and check it out. hope it turns out ok



Mods: Custom port and polished head (done by me thank you very much), bore and hone block, high comp. pistons, micro polished crank, high performance valve job, Injen short ram, Greddy SP exhaust, K&N breather filter, blue color matched wire loom, Eibach sport line springs, Ractive front strut bar, Matrix rear strut bar, Excel TZ-7 white rims, Kuhmo rubber, Mitsubishi logo shifter, free mod short throw shifter, Autometer pro comp oil pres., water temp., A/F, Autometer sport comp fuel pres., kill switch, flip switch starter, more to come

I wish I had the knowledge to do engine rebuilds. If I had that knowledge my money would be there instead of saving for doing rims and body work.

Originally posted by EclipseTenzoR
If I had that knowledge my money would be there instead of saving for doing rims and body work.

LEARN! That's how everyone starts :-) Just download the FSM's and familiarize yourself with the overhaul process... Then do it!

Thank God.....I just took a break and found out it was just a lifter issue and I am re doing them now. I went to autozone and had them pull the code and it was the EGR valve that set it off. Took a look at it was fried so am ordering a new one and I should be done by Monday the latest. Ill keep you posted.