Things seems to be coming right along with this project. A lot of progress being made. Good luck and keep us posted.
upstate ny build 08-09
- Thread starter viraco
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It's Feb 5th and this is what we have done so far.
rebuilt the head
installed the pistons rods and crank
new oil pump
new water pump
new timing belt and pulleys
fiberglassed the dash with an integrated gauge pod
installed the dash (less the electronics)
cleaned and detailed engine bay
painted the engine parts & inter cooler pipes plus some interior parts to match the future exterior paint scheme
(blue and black 2 tone)
rebuilt the head
installed the pistons rods and crank
new oil pump
new water pump
new timing belt and pulleys
fiberglassed the dash with an integrated gauge pod
installed the dash (less the electronics)
cleaned and detailed engine bay
painted the engine parts & inter cooler pipes plus some interior parts to match the future exterior paint scheme
(blue and black 2 tone)
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JDMMA70;1240663 said:
Def a very unique choice, but looks good! Curious to see what the car will look like when its 100%. Keep us updated :thumbup:
Not bad my friend. Like stated above. Toyota uses FIPG black rtv. Reseal the pan with that and ya should be set! Might want to look into some other gauges as well!
Since you didn't acknowledge us about your oil pan gasket choice I'm assuming you stuck with the cork pan gasket?
yeah, the engine was already in when I read the replies. I'm not a big fan of cork either but I used rtv on both sides of it. I think I'll be fine, the car is going to be a limited use vehicle anyways. I DO appreciate the tips. I know you are only trying to help. thank you.
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ah. Yeah I hear ya. Figured ya did that seeing how ya do own a stang. Sure you've been there once before with a pan gasket on it!
If ya used rtv on both sides you should be good a little longer then just cork alone.
So far it looks good. Hope it turns out well for ya!
If ya used rtv on both sides you should be good a little longer then just cork alone.
So far it looks good. Hope it turns out well for ya!
In all honesty, as easy as it is to pull one of these motors, I'd pull it again and get rid of that cork gasket. I wouldn't trust the cork as far as I can spit. There's a reason Toyota doesn't use them from the factory. 
Did a little work today. Once i get the engine back together I'll go back through it and see what i can do to clean up the engine bay. It's awful busy under the hoods of these cars. The cleaner engines seem to be using stand alone engine management systems. Can't afford that. The dash is coming along nicely. The directional s/w is a casualty though. If anybody has one for sale or knows where we can get one let me know.
