What would you do in this situation?

[Got Boooost]

Hi guys,

I recently rebuilt my motor in my 98 talon, and i forgot to reinstall the rear engine block plate. I havnt driven the car since the rebuilt so im wondering if i will run into any problems not having the plate between the motor and the tranny?

i did run into some problems with the starter, and had to add a washer the same thickness of the plate, between the starter and the bell housing.

now I'm currently installing an HKS timing belt and while doing that i noticed my water pump is leaking. so my dilema is do i pull the motor out and reinstall the plate between the motor and tranny and do the timing belt and water pump at the same time while the motor is out, or leave the plate out and do the timing and water pump with the motor in the car?.

thanks for the help

Vern

 

[LKWTSI]

In my humble opinion, nothing goes well trying to do shortcuts, unless you're cutting the corner at the track. Taking the motor out is a PITA, but at least you'll know when you put everything back together that it'll be right, not to say you probably won't cuss out the job as much if you can get to it easily.

 

[GRAVEDIGGER]

So you rebuilt your engine, but didn't replace the timing belt or water pump? I'd say just pull the motor and do it right.

 

[mitsubishi9908]

Pull the motor out so you can sleep at night.

 

[Robertm1212GST]

Pull it and do it right man dont want to have to keep worrying about it every time your driving your car.

 

[Got Boooost]

So you rebuilt your engine, but didn't replace the timing belt or water pump? I'd say just pull the motor and do it right.

my timing belt was just replaced about 5000kms ago so i figured it would be alright to reuse and the water pump i didnt think it needed to be replaced. im taking next friday and monday off giving me a 4 day weekend, I'll pull my engine and do everything.

thanks for the input

Cheers