Instructions on rebuilding motor?

[wcpierson]

Are there any resources out there for rebuilding a 6bolt motor from a bare block? Im looking for something with details and the always helpful illustrations. Ive never put an engine together so the more information the better. Thanks

 

[cyclonekid77]

i need info on this too. i just got a dsm and i want to build the engine myself

 

[ihatedsms]

Haynes manual!

 

[pj91gsx]

ok. get a hanes manual, piston rings go on a certain way, bearings go in a certain way, the timing plate goes on a certain way. Use antisieze on pretty much any bolt or nut that gets hot. replace oil squirter o-rings with new ones, and main oil seal and all seals. Its not very hard, if I can build a motor I know anyone can. There are some good rebuild threads, maybe somethings in the articles.

 

[AlaskanDsm]

There are many sources out there available. To name a few...

-Haynes manual (make it your bible)
-www.vfaq.com (make it your second bible)
-www.dsmtuners.com (obviously...but try the first two before this link... you might find the answer

There are some others too but those are a good starting point. When I rebuilt my engine, I replaced the water pump, oil pump, got complete new gasket kit, ALL new timing belt and accessories (pulleys, tensioner), ARP headstuds, and Balance shaft removal kit. Another helpful tool that I used was a thread tap to clean the holes in the block for the head and crank bolt holes.
There was some head work I had done as well... including the 3G lifters and new valves. I also had everything to machine shop for a bore and cleaning and all the stuff that needs done there.


For the most part I would take my time and read through the manual and use Vfaq guide for the timing belt and some other items. If you have questions, we are always here to help out!

If its your first experience building a motor like it was for me, Take your time, do your research and ask questions! pictures are always welcome as well.

 

[phirn]

Listen to what most poeple are telling you there right get a repair manaul is very key!
Also if you don't have any mechnical skill I wouldn't suggest trying this it is extremley detail sensitive. I only say this because a). engines are very precise b). you havent mentioned wether or not your capable with a wrench, most people will assume your not so if your not get a friend or someone who has some clue as to how to rebuild engine( i.e. they have rebuilt engines before) for your help.

Hope it goes well for you p/m me if you need help I'm rebuilding mine right now, and have a lot of poeple giving me advice, but i very cpaable wiht a wrench.

Phirn

 

[wcpierson]

Ok so lets clear the air. I am very capable with a wrench as I did all the work on my previous DSM. No I havent rebuilt a motor before but there is a first time for everything. I know quite a few knowledgable people in the DSM world including OLDMAN. My main question was really about where I can get texts or cd's with the information and which texts or cd's do you recommend. Also a good friend of mine owns a gas station with lifts and all the tools i would need to perform such a job so that isnt even a concern. Just looking for some advice on written material. So thankyou to everyone that has replied so far and offered their help I appreciate it.

 

[pj91gsx]

One thing I stress when building an engine is make sure it is clean. I bought 8 cans of carberator cleaner to clean the oil holes and parts. Anything that oil goes through needs to be cleaned out. If the motor had sludge in it, then the sludge is likely to be in the crankshaft oil holes and maybe in oil galleries. I took a crankshaft out and hot tanked it and when I sprayed it with the water house, thick slug came out of the crankshaft. Also clean out the oil holes in the pistons with an allen wrench. A cleaner engine is a happier engine.