Well after a nice 20psi boost spike helps most of my oil find a new home all around my engine bay, I begin to pull the motor for a rebuild thinking the worst. I finally was able to get the motor out with the UDP still connected (I do not suggest this way, it was a bitch to get out). Now my problem is getting the crank out. Flexplate keeps spinning the crank LOL. Also I have a stripped bedplate bolt that is holding me back. To give you guys a little bit of an update:
1) Block is still in remarkable shape, no visable signs of the cylinder walls being scored 2) Rod Journals on the crank are the same, no visable signs of any spun rod bearings 3) UDP bolt is rusted on the crank so I need that taken out and cleaned
Hopefully once I get my 1 stripped bedplate bolt out and the one bedplate bolt in that awkward spot right behind the oil filter, I will take the crank out to get cleaned and have the machine shop remove the UDP, oil pump, oil sprocket and flexplate. These are the only pieces I need to finish my build.
After a close, visual inspection I find that all the pistons are in good shape with only a little wear. What broke was the oil expander rings (the very bottom one that looks like this \_/\_/\_/). 2 of the "teeth" were actually missing and I found them in the oil pan. That along with blowing the headgasket is what caused all this. It could have been worse though.
#100528, "RE: Boy did I luck out...A little long" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon Glad to hear it wasnt as bad as you thought. For the record pulling the motor with the UDP is just as easy as it is without. Your just a sissy..... To stop the crank from moving, leave the crank in the block, place a plastic or wooden hammer handle between the crank and block. Remove your bolts. Terry
Thanks for the suggestion. I will try that this week.
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