Plum 95 engine project

[98blackbeauty]

since my A/C compressor is bad I left that on as well. All you have to disconnect is:
1.Minus bat term on fender well.
2. Plus bat terminal block.
3. brake lines to front brakes at anti brake unit.
4 plugs to front wheel hubs. (Located by LCA's)
5 PCM.
6. 3 plugs and vac inside kick panel pass side.
7. Hydrolic act. to clutch.
7a. Shift cable to trans on automatic.
8. all coolant hoses. and A/C lines to condenser coil.
9. Drive shaft.
10 trans cross mount..
11. torgue arm.
12. steering wheel coupler.
13. remove radiator and A/C coil.

I believe thats all.

[Transamsfast]

how many miles. topend looks really dirty

[98blackbeauty]

actually the pic's really black it out, its a golden brown and little to no sludge. Engine has 121,000 miles.

[mcssmostwanted]

nice job larry mines coming out this fall/winter!
I expect to have nothing but stupervising!

[steddy]

Looks like it'll be a fast job, Larry! Lookin' good!

[meissen]

Now the 10,000,000 question - should you be able to push the plunger on the lifter down or not? The "collapsed lifter" was mildly easy to push the plunger up and down. The "good lifter" next to it was "frozen" solid.

[ITSSLOW]

Now the 10,000,000 question - should you be able to push the plunger on the lifter down or not? The "collapsed lifter" was mildly easy to push the plunger up and down. The "good lifter" next to it was "frozen" solid.

Normally you can push them down but it takes a LOT of force. You have to think it has to be strong enough to move the pushrod, rocker, and valve spring. During the teardown of the 3.4 we had one that drained of oil and caused it to collapse. That is what caused me to tear the top end down 3 times before I figured it out what was causing my dead cylinder.

[steddy]

I've worked with "anit-pump-ups" before and had to give them force to work the oil in before assembly. It almost sounds like one froze up and one collapsed on you.

[shawnc16]

I'd say you have an issue lol. You arent supposed to just push it down with ease. Think about how much spring pressure is against that lifter when its fully open.. Now Larry's gotta spend all that money on a cam, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, a procharger, and a new fuel pump.

[MP81]

I'd say you have an issue lol. You arent supposed to just push it down with ease. Think about how much spring pressure is against that lifter when its fully open.. Now Larry's gotta spend all that money on a cam, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, a procharger, and a new fuel pump.

[98blackbeauty]

I guess I'm having a strong day, should not of had a bowl of cherrio's this morning. I just broke my 3rd socket trying to get Fu*&#n head bolts loose. And I am only on the 1st side.

[meissen]

Good job! Something is definitely not right with those head bolts - they shouldn't be THAT hard to break loose...

[white96TA]

now that your getting so good at the lt1 stuff, i think you need to drop by my house and help me fix my oil leak .

Larry, I like how you are documenting the work. really easy to follow, keep up the good work!!!

also ft. meyers is awsome, you should go to sanibel island for a day while you are there... it is my favorite place in florida

[LS1Formulation]

In reference to the head bolts, I bet someone used RTV on the ends to seal them into the water jackets. When you do that, you can end up with a hydraulic lock on the bolt. Looking good, Larry. Pretty soon I will get to do round 2 on dropping my engine out... ugh.

[02redz28]

also ft. meyers is awsome, you should go to sanibel island for a day while you are there... it is my favorite place in florida

I agree. Sanibel is one of my favorite places as well. Its a very relaxing place. We always stay at logger head kay where the largest beach is. Captiva is nice too.

Lookin great Larry!!! LTX or bust!!!