OneHelluvaDrug
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- Apr 18, 2016
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New Orleans,
Louisiana
Alright guys, so here's just the tip:
I just took on a 1g Eclipse 4g37 (1.8L) that needs some TLC, but after scouring the forums for info, I'm well on my way to firing her up. Did quit a few things on the checklist like gaskets and whatever, and am finishing those things up as I put things together. Now, what's left is the timing belt, which sets the stage for question number one:
1. I took the head off to replace my head gasket and as I started cleaning some of those deposits and gunk out of my combustion chamber and am using a thick gauge plastic guitar pick to scrape some of that nastiness out while not scoring the piston heads and whatnot....I thought about how I was gunna tackle the timing belt. It didn't occur to me to ask homeboy if he removed the belt while the engine was in time or not (and my guess is no). Current positions of the pistons are as follows: #1 is down, #'s 2 and 3 are up, and #4 is down. Now my valves are all closed, save for the intake valve (it think, I just know its one of those two) in chamber 4 which is in a slightly open position. Now, before I put it all back on to try and fiddle with the belt, is there a specific position the valves should be in, in response to the current piston positions? I'd feel a lot better if they were all closed when I go to turn the crankshaft as to not bend any (I've been EXTREMELY careful, which is why I'm asking.) Also, if they are supposed to be, should I turn the camshaft sprocket to get the valves in the correct position? Some say go for it, some don't. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Or am I going about it all wrong?
2. Would I be able to unbolt the bracket at my downpipe and move the exhaust a bit out of the way to get to the oil pan? I need to change that gasket as well.
3. Just to be sure...there's four little o-rings in my gasket set, in a bag their own. I'm assuming they're for the injector seat, where they connect to my intake manifold. It just doesn't feel right to stick em in there without o-rings on the metal ring surface of the seat. Idk.
I tried to find information about questions 1 and 3, but came up dry af. I saw a post on reaching the oil pan and the exhaust, I just dont remember if it was for 1g or 2g. and I've been taking the job step by step insuring I'm doing it right....all before I go to work. Thanks in advance for your expertise fellas!
I just took on a 1g Eclipse 4g37 (1.8L) that needs some TLC, but after scouring the forums for info, I'm well on my way to firing her up. Did quit a few things on the checklist like gaskets and whatever, and am finishing those things up as I put things together. Now, what's left is the timing belt, which sets the stage for question number one:
1. I took the head off to replace my head gasket and as I started cleaning some of those deposits and gunk out of my combustion chamber and am using a thick gauge plastic guitar pick to scrape some of that nastiness out while not scoring the piston heads and whatnot....I thought about how I was gunna tackle the timing belt. It didn't occur to me to ask homeboy if he removed the belt while the engine was in time or not (and my guess is no). Current positions of the pistons are as follows: #1 is down, #'s 2 and 3 are up, and #4 is down. Now my valves are all closed, save for the intake valve (it think, I just know its one of those two) in chamber 4 which is in a slightly open position. Now, before I put it all back on to try and fiddle with the belt, is there a specific position the valves should be in, in response to the current piston positions? I'd feel a lot better if they were all closed when I go to turn the crankshaft as to not bend any (I've been EXTREMELY careful, which is why I'm asking.) Also, if they are supposed to be, should I turn the camshaft sprocket to get the valves in the correct position? Some say go for it, some don't. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Or am I going about it all wrong?
2. Would I be able to unbolt the bracket at my downpipe and move the exhaust a bit out of the way to get to the oil pan? I need to change that gasket as well.
3. Just to be sure...there's four little o-rings in my gasket set, in a bag their own. I'm assuming they're for the injector seat, where they connect to my intake manifold. It just doesn't feel right to stick em in there without o-rings on the metal ring surface of the seat. Idk.
I tried to find information about questions 1 and 3, but came up dry af. I saw a post on reaching the oil pan and the exhaust, I just dont remember if it was for 1g or 2g. and I've been taking the job step by step insuring I'm doing it right....all before I go to work. Thanks in advance for your expertise fellas!