taking apart the motor

[lou97gst]

ripping my motor apart too many oil leaks trien to clean it up and find them any advice before i go and tear it apart

 

[Absit]

Don't...strip anything out?

What are you looking for here?

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Don't drop the engine on your foot.

 

[Tyeler18]

Get yourself a manual if you don't have one. I prefer the haynes over the chilton. Also take pics, lots of pics. Document everything and stay organized so you know where everything goes. There's not much too it once you've done it a few times, but when you finish putting it together and you have some random bolts you can have quite the problem.

 

[cookmeup272]

Bag and tag every little part, every little bolt

 

[WizardTSi]

And tag every wire connector and every vacuum lines

 

[knochgoon24]

Things that helped me the first time:
1. Labeled every plug and hose (male and female ends).
2. Took photos after labeling everything before removing anything.
3. Bagged and tagged every bolt removed. Drew general bolt diagrams on the bags.
4. Had a Haynes manual to help explain how some things came apart.
5. Took lots of photos throughout the process.

I labeled everything but the spark plug wires. Guess what I messed up when it all went back together?

 

[Tyeler18]

It helps having 1 or more of the exact same car to look at when you put it back together. If I don't know where something goes I can just look at the other 5 and find out where it goes.

 

[lou97gst]

well i got leaks on the valve cover and i just changed that less then 6000 miles ago then its leakin on the return line on the motor due to my mess up then it is also leakin in like 5 other places so thats the reason im taking it apart now would it be a goods idea to get gaskets or rtv for lil stuff

 

[cookmeup272]

Get gaskets if you can

 

[Talipse96]

Again. Bag everything. Get a lot of zip lock bags and a sharpie. (the freezer bags work really well, they are tough and have a white label you can write on and see clearly) I still label everything even if I know where it goes. Makes it easier to NOT lose a single bolt.

Have fun and if you can't figure something out, use the search on this site, there is tons of info here.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

Things that helped me the first time:
1. Labeled every plug and hose (male and female ends).
2. Took photos after labeling everything before removing anything.
3. Bagged and tagged every bolt removed. Drew general bolt diagrams on the bags.
4. Had a Haynes manual to help explain how some things came apart.
5. Took lots of photos throughout the process.

I labeled everything but the spark plug wires. Guess what I messed up when it all went back together?

This. ^^

 

[lou97gst]

be4 i jump into this when i get to the block what should i look for and any other things i should look 4

 

[MrBoxx]

Please be sure to use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar when you make posts. "Before", not "b4."

 

[90moneypit]

Things that helped me the first time:
1. Labeled every plug and hose (male and female ends).
2. Took photos after labeling everything before removing anything.
3. Bagged and tagged every bolt removed. Drew general bolt diagrams on the bags.
4. Had a Haynes manual to help explain how some things came apart.
5. Took lots of photos throughout the process.

I labeled everything but the spark plug wires. Guess what I messed up when it all went back together?

Everything he said ^^
Plus a good torque wrench if you don't have one.
Make sure you label everything with a SHARPIE, anything else can and will wipe off.
Stock up on red and blue loctite, high temp RTV, and lint free towels.
Consider any internal upgrades before you pull the engine.
Consider the time since the last 60k maintenance was done.
Buy 6 boxes of band-aids and two bottles of antiseptic. Seriously.
Rent a power washer to clean the engine bay while the engine is out.
Buy a new Mitsubishi TOB while you're at it.
Consider new vac lines and rad hoses.
Consider all the other maintenance items like PCV valves, etc.
Remember to have all your motor oil, tranny fluid, and coolant to put back in
Tally up the price, drive longingly past the new Evo's at the dealership, curse your losing lottery ticket, pick up a 6-pack and all the above items and then go work on your DSM and find new and inventive expletive combinations.

 

[lou97gst]

Now when you say internal upgrades what exactly do you mean? Also what is TOB? Since the car is down anyway's. How do I go about changing the wire that goes from the slave to the shift knob?

 

[cookmeup272]

Internal upgrades:
Pistons, rods, bearings

TOB:
Throw Out Bearing

 

[1990AWD]

Now when you say internal upgrades what exactly do you mean? Also what is TOB? Since the car is down anyway's. How do I go about changing the wire that goes from the slave to the shift knob?

Your slave goes to your master cylinder and your shift knob connects to the transmission via shifter cables.

TOB is throw out bearing. its part of the clutch system.

 

[Mellow23]

Bag and Tag EVERYTHING. The most important thing.
Get any and all gaskets that may need replacing or else you will be down a couple days.

 

[lou97gst]

Thanks for the help.