I'll be putting another NA engine in my car next saturday. What parts/gaskets/seals will I need to do the swap? Any other things I'll need to get so I'm prepared before we start?
If you don't need to swap any parts between the engines (injectors, headers etc.) then you just need healthy gaskets where the headers bolt to rest of the exhaust. You'll also need coolant and power steering fluid . If any of your powersteering lines or your steering rack bushes are getting old now would be a good time to change them, same for coolant /heater hoses at the back of the block and DET sensor and its loom on the new engine. Depending on how you unhook the powersteering res you might need some fresh copper washers for the banjo bolt on the high pressure hose, you can also leave the steering pump (and AC if its gassed) in the engine bay so they don't have to be refilled but you have to unbolt them in there which is tricky. Not sure if I missed anything... got good engine mounts?
There is really no definitive list but having the engine out is a perfect time to do a lot of preventative maintenance. It really depends how fussy you are about maintenance and the current condition of the car and replacement engine. Think about any interfacing components and decide if they need to be replaced or can be retained -exhaust gaskets and manifold gaskets -clutch/flywheel condition -rear main seal -heater hoses at the rear -engine mounts -AC/Alt/PS belts -injector and coilpack connectors -PS o-rings and suction hose -AC o-rings (if removing compressor) Is the new engine complete or do you need to swap anything over? eg. swapping plenum requires plenum gasket. Do you need to delete AIV/PRVR/EGR/under plenum bypass, fuel line under the plenum and clamps. Are the PCV hoses and valves in good condition? Has the 100k service been done? Rocker covers leaking any oil? Do you know if the Detonation sensor is good? Are your steering rack bushes good?
Luckily I'm swapping my f***ed engine for one that had a 100k service very recently with all deletes done and brand new gaskets all round - partly why I'm doing the swap to begin with. I do however need a new spigot bearing and thrust bearing (not sure exactly what these are but I've been told I need them). Obviously this is to do with the clutch. Where would be a good place to located these items?
Pretty sure repco and the others can source both fairly cheap, can also go to bearing shops for the thrust/throw out bearing if you know the number. You back Melbourne already? Pretty sure I have both of those around here somewhere too. Spigot bearing is also called pilot bearing/bush to help your searching.
Plus your going too need the most important things of all : #1 A swear jar #2 Gloves #3 Savalon Antiseptic cream #4 An engine crane #5 Beer, lots of beer #6 Lots of suckers eerrrr i meant mates, to help you. Now your all set. Enjoy :br:
#7 WD40 LOTS of WD40 #8 Patience #9 spare spanners to cut in half and bend #10 more beer, #5 does not describe how much beer NA's are easy though.. have fun!
I managed to only need engine oil, filter and coolant. I was careful moving the other systems out of the way. I also used some copper gasket spray on the exhaust gaskets. My hoist also has one of those tilt things so I could easily tilt the engine to clear the steering. You'll probably break a few of the injector connectors and IAA/IACV connectors so you might want to buy up these beforehand and just replace all of them anyway. You can get the Bosch EV1 quick disconnect connectors anywhere but you might find it cheaper buying the required quantity online first. You will also likely split a few old fuel hoses when disconnecting these so go and get a metre of 6mm fuel injection hose in advance. Get some cable ties too for any OEM plastic ones that will break. One other thing, think of a way of jacking up the transmission and being able to slide it forwards and backwards. I bolted a thick plywood board to my cheapo trolley jack and used straps to make a transmission jack. Not recommending it as a safe way but it worked for me.
