It took a lot of work, time, money, learning to get to this point.

Update I removed the cylinder head and found major damage. The camshaft journals are scored and bearing caps. I think the valve from cylinder one broke off and ended up in cylinder three. I think it’s odd because it didn’t hear any noise when the car broke down. I feel like I need someone that...

Update and looking for adviceMy now is to buy a engine from a Junkyard so I can have a way to get around. Im going to take my time rebuilding the one that is damaged.This is where I’m at right now with finding out what happened inside the engine. I got the crank pulley and the timing cover...

Yes I will correct it. Thanks for pointing that out.

This is the hardware I used to mount my 420a engine on a engine stand. I hope it helps someone that is looking for which bolts to use. *corrected mm to cm on the picture with blue stand arm. Thanks Deric for letting me know.

Definitely! I can’t wait to drive it

I finally have the engine and transmission removed. I was able to lift them both out as one complete assembly. The two bolts that I couldn’t remove at the beginning stayed on the engine. I forgot about them and just focused on the removing everything else. I’m going to secure the engine on a...

Yes they are in order for disassembly. Maybe someone worked on it before and didn’t mount the engine correctly. I was working on all the prep work for removing the engine. I removed the intake/exhaust manifolds, fuel rail, removed all wiring harnesses, radiator and coolant lines, fuel and spark...

I understand and agree that labeling and referencing bolts, fasteners, electrical conections, etc. is important. I'm using both "Haynes" manual and "AllData" as reference guides. Although I still get stuck or I'm unsure about some things. Exp. right now I'm having trouble removing the motor...

I’m planning on pulling the head off and getting it checked by a machine shop. It’s my first time doing this so I’m doing it carefully. I’m not sure about a few things though. Is it necessary to get the timing on TDC if I’m going to remove the engine head? Is it okay if I have the engine sitting...

I’m going to remove the valve cover and timing cover. I’ll post a update. I feel like there is serious mechanic damage inside the cylinder since the spark plug electrode is pushed so far in. I know I torqued it correctly.

I would like advice or direction to get my car fixed properly. These are parts that I replaced and not updated on my profile -spark plugs (ngk IX Iridium 6418) and Duralast gold wire set. The care ran with no noticeable changes. Two days later I was driving on the highway (idling at 55mph) when...

I would like help with a idle issue with my 97 eclipse gs. It has a 420a engine and manual transmission. I have replaced the throttle position sensor and the idle control valve. I also cleaned my throttle body. I’m confident I reassembled it correctly and used a throttle body gasket. My idling...

I own a 1997eclipse gs with a 420a engine and manual transmission. The clutch slave cylinder broke shortly after buying the car. Rust on the mounting bolt broke. Doing the repair myself has motivated me to learn and repair/maintain other parts on the vehicle. The parts I have replaced are...