Bam Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Is there anything special I should know when taking apart an engine? Like catch this or undo that? I figure if I take it slow it shouldn't be too bad,and mark everything, but I just wanted to make sure before I tear shit up tomorrow. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Like you already stated, just take your time and mark EVERYTHING if you dont kow how it all goes back and where. Also if it's fwd, make sure you have something to support the motor from the bottom as most fwd's are held up by a mount on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 take pics...so you dont get lost later...make sure you get all the surfaces clean as you can....take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 And whatever you do - be as surgically fucking clean as you possibly can. You are essentially performing open-heart surgery. Be as absolutely clean as possible. Clean all surfaces thoroughly, change your gloves regularly, etc. The little details make all the difference in a great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 And whatever you do - be as surgically fucking clean as you possibly can. You are essentially performing open-heart surgery. Be as absolutely clean as possible. Clean all surfaces thoroughly, change your gloves regularly, etc. The little details make all the difference in a great build. its not that critical, just clean it up with a rag and brake clean and remember to change the oil and filter when your done. also did you say gloves? its just dirt and oil don't be a puss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 its not that critical, just clean it up with a rag and brake clean and remember to change the oil and filter when your done. also did you say gloves? its just dirt and oil don't be a puss so, are you saying its ok too leave big chunks of gasket stuck too the block and head and intake? cause brake clean and a rag isnt going too clean that shit off and as far as the gloves go, i agree. your hands wont melt when washed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 haynes or chilton's manuals can be your friend at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 so, are you saying its ok too leave big chunks of gasket stuck too the block and head and intake? cause brake clean and a rag isnt going too clean that shit off and as far as the gloves go, i agree. your hands wont melt when washed! rob i just read his post and i swear aj said nothing about leaving big chunks behind , but besides slinging practical fun in a serious post , yeah a razor blade is nessesary for revoming old rtv and gasket material. Matt when you pop off the 5.0 heads your probably going to get some anti freeze in the engine block valley if you dont drain the antifreeze , which means changing the oil, so its either oil changes and antifreeze top off , or draining antifreeze completely and refill. Btw during this swap I dont know what milage ur at on these things but stuff like new timing chains and rocker arms whatever , now is the time to consider shit like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 i was hopeing people are smarter than that and i didn't need to explane it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 use a plastic scraper only or solevent to clean the aluminum heads or they won't seal properly when reinstalled you can use a metal scraper on the iron heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s13 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I used a razor blade to scrap the head gasket off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drumer919 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I cant believe there is arguing going on about gloves. I don't mind getting dirty, I know I can just wash it all off later but you can bet your ass if I have gloves avliable I'm going to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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