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[DSMBanditFZ6]

Tell me about it. In stuck until I get out of medic school next year.

 

[JamesH3]

I got laid off last week, feel lost at this point

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Might be a job open at my office, soon. Getting real sick of it.

James, what's your number again? Guy needing a head would like to text you.

Edit : Gotchya on Facebook.

 

[DSMReviver]

Nice find bobby

 

[cabot2g]

Started looking more today.

Looks like it has a reman head. Guessing it broke a belt at one time.

No big deal

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[cabot2g]

I have some home work. I have to find out what thermostat housing this is. I know they are using the freeze plug in the head and I can get adapters to fit it but I'm quite sure what the housing is.

I do like the way it looks. Has a oem look to it.

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[DSMBanditFZ6]

What're it is, it's wild

 

[JamesH3]

Are you on projectzerog?

 

[aajj1987]

hmm so I disconnected my coolant lines and bypassed my fiav with no ac just the power steering, alternator, water pump and crank... oh and I used my temp sensor for the pcm to wire in my manual gauge, but my gauge on the dash works still.... my car idles cold at 3000 rpms.... tomorrow im going to do the free fiav block off according to the write up and honestly it looks like someone messed with my screw to... and not the idle air screw but the throttle screw... its coming along nicely if I could find a transmission I would be set... Oh by the way cabot pick and pull has 5 2g's with awesome interior if anyone is looking for anything. they all 420a's and mirrors and lights still decent on most. If anyone in the local area is looking for sockets for the eproms let me know I ordered 5 and got em just waiting on Colby to say when he wants to do mine and ill swap mine for my spare till hes done.

 

[colbyc]

There's a spyder in Des Arc that would work for you. The guy would let it go really cheap I'm sure.

 

[cabot2g]

Are you on projectzerog?

Yep, doing tons of reading.

Found this at projectzerog this morning and looks very promising. It's the thermostat housing from a hyundai sonata

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I really wish I had a tig welder that would work on aluminum for this project. It would make things so much easier.

 

[DSML7dropkick]

Yep, doing tons of reading.

Found this at projectzerog this morning and looks very promising. It's the thermostat housing from a hyundai sonata

I really wish I had a tig welder that would work on aluminum for this project. It would make things so much easier.

I think a buddy of mine has a tig. I'll find out for sure and let you know. If you need some work done and it's small I can call in a favor and it won't cost you a thing.

 

[cabot2g]

Thanks, ill get with you on the details.

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

Be careful on the roads guys!

 

[cabot2g]

Guess it was a early 97 auto.

I have a standard 7 bolt.

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I just pulled the top of the middle bearing and it looks good, some signs of ware but it had 170,000 miles.
The main journals looks good and when I get more time I'll take a look at the rod bearings.

 

[zachakagoat]

Looks like it is coming along. I finally got the turbo pulled and timing belt off this evening. Looks like my front main seal is probably leaking, lot o sludge in timing cover. Luckily I'm changing all of this anyway.

 

[DSMBanditFZ6]

Lol I try to tell people all the time who think super tech Walmart oil is the same as the rest.

I've pulled valve covers off to find you would have to use a wire brush to even take the cam bolts out.

Walmart oil just like any other oil will work in your rust buggy DD, (not saying I use that shit ) but if you go 20,000 miles running hot and never changed the oil......

Sickens me that people really do this.

And yes I'm a tool and buy OEM replacement parts for my Oldsmobile. Delco and denso,motor raft for ford and mopar/champions for dodge and don't get me started on airtex fuel pumps. At least cough up the money for a. Carter. Lest your gauge be off and you'll have to replace it again..


Just needed to kinda ven this morning. Can't wait until I get on an ambulance. Which btw I passed my basic level class and the national registry test with a 3.0. Can't wait to get my paramedics, it's not the same as combat medic, but it's real close.


Being a mechanic (parts changer not a "real mechanic" ) for a living sucks. I get home look at the shit I need to fix and then say ####it

 

[zachakagoat]

Lol I try to tell people all the time who think super tech Walmart oil is the same as the rest.

I've pulled valve covers off to find you would have to use a wire brush to even take the cam bolts out.

Walmart oil just like any other oil will work in your rust buggy DD, (not saying I use that shit ) but if you go 20,000 miles running hot and never changed the oil......

Sickens me that people really do this.

And yes I'm a tool and buy OEM replacement parts for my Oldsmobile. Delco and denso,motor raft for ford and mopar/champions for dodge and don't get me started on airtex fuel pumps. At least cough up the money for a. Carter. Lest your gauge be off and you'll have to replace it again..


Just needed to kinda ven this morning. Can't wait until I get on an ambulance. Which btw I passed my basic level class and the national registry test with a 3.0. Can't wait to get my paramedics, it's not the same as combat medic, but it's real close.


Being a mechanic (parts changer not a "real mechanic" ) for a living sucks. I get home look at the shit I need to fix and then say ####it

My in laws were paramedics and now RNs and they loved it. Saw some sad stuff but if you were active duty you are probably mentally prepared.

I would love to work at a performance shop if I wasn't teaching but not a regular DD shop....

 

[cabot2g]

My in laws were paramedics and now RNs and they loved it. Saw some sad stuff but if you were active duty you are probably mentally prepared.

I would love to work at a performance shop if I wasn't teaching but not a regular DD shop....

An auto fabrication shop would be cool.

I wouldnt mind teaching myself, middle or high school sciences would be my choice.

 

[zachakagoat]

An auto fabrication shop would be cool.

I wouldnt mind teaching myself, middle or high school sciences would be my choice.

I teach at the University in the Information Systems department. I am finishing up my PhD and the PhD students teach a large majority of the classes. I specialize in ERP systems and programming due to my corporate background but find many of the other classes interesting as well.

I agree that if you work in a shop all day and then have to go home to work on your own project it probably isn't near as fun. My car is my escape from reality for awhile so I can decompress and get equations out of my head....

 

[cabot2g]

Putting together a "to do" list for the engine.
I only plan to see 300-350 hp max on the build.
Things I wan to do are...
Check crankshaft journals (Main and Rod) and replace bearings.
Check cylinder bore for ware. I hope that it remains in spec for standard pistons. A fresh hone and replace rings. Was also thinking about having it hot tanked to clean it up.
I have to work on the head some to redirect coolant flow. While I am doing that, I was thinking about doing the oil port mod. I also want to clean up the ports, just a debur and smooth out cast marks. I do not want to remove too much material.

Am I missing anything you guys would do. Im still debating studs or bolts, my HP goals are not so high that OEM would not do the job.

 

[zachakagoat]

If you have any plans on removing the head for ANY reason in the future I recommend going with new ARP studs. Also if you have a budget in mind the evergreen gasket set in eBay is a good choice, the head gasket is composite and has goo reviews up to 27-27 psi with ARPs.

As for the head work, you going to disassemble and clean the head and lifters? Jafromobiles videos are amazing in the detailed steps to give you an idea.

I hope to record my work as well this month to post up but it may be awhile before editing is done.

 

[cabot2g]

If you have any plans on removing the head for ANY reason in the future I recommend going with new ARP studs. Also if you have a budget in mind the evergreen gasket set in eBay is a good choice, the head gasket is composite and has goo reviews up to 27-27 psi with ARPs.

As for the head work, you going to disassemble and clean the head and lifters? Jafromobiles videos are amazing in the detailed steps to give you an idea.

I hope to record my work as well this month to post up but it may be awhile before editing is done.

I have seen some of his videos and he does a good job going step by step.

I plan to do as much of the build as I can, I hope the block and head spec out so I can avoid machine work.

Do you have any expirence with the rest of the evergreen parts/kits?

I know to go OEM on the timing, and by the way... I called Rebel Rebuilders and their service on the phone is top notch. I will be going to pay them a visit.

 

[aajj1987]

anyone got the link on how to set my throttle screw? not the biss but the one that is on the throttle cable... And there is supposed to be a gasket between the throttle body and the intake manifold right? took mine off for the first time and there isn't one there..

 

[cabot2g]

anyone got the link on how to set my throttle screw? not the biss but the one that is on the throttle cable... And there is supposed to be a gasket between the throttle body and the intake manifold right? took mine off for the first time and there isn't one there..

I dont have the link but for the gasket. Yes, there is a metal gasket on both sides of the throttle body.