It's been a while since I've been on here and a big part of it had to do with my engine finally giving out mid 2014, just before my wedding. Life happens and I didn't have much time to look at the car.
Towards the end of 2015 I acquired an engine that was sold as a ZE but turned out to be a DE. Not a problem since I got it for free, hopefully it runs. I had prepped the engine and stopped at that.
https://forums.probetalk.com/showthr...p?t=1701317852
It's been almost two years since I prepped the engine and there hasn't been much progress. I feel a big part of it was that it was an intimidating task as I have never replaced an engine before. I know have a bit more time to dedicate towards the project and there is now a deadline as my wife and I are expecting a baby.
I have already taken out the engine and trans and just doing some engine bay cleaning while I get some parts.
Also made a list of things that came to mind that needs to be replaced or just things so I don't forget, I know I'll forget about something.
Right now I'm stuck on a couple of things. The first of which is the new engine does not have the oil cooler and the old one does. Is this something I should move over to the new engine? If so am I going to have to take the timing of to access the coolant line that looks like it's hiding behind the timing cover?
I'm hoping to keep this up updated with my progress or any road blocks I encounter.
Towards the end of 2015 I acquired an engine that was sold as a ZE but turned out to be a DE. Not a problem since I got it for free, hopefully it runs. I had prepped the engine and stopped at that.
https://forums.probetalk.com/showthr...p?t=1701317852
It's been almost two years since I prepped the engine and there hasn't been much progress. I feel a big part of it was that it was an intimidating task as I have never replaced an engine before. I know have a bit more time to dedicate towards the project and there is now a deadline as my wife and I are expecting a baby.
I have already taken out the engine and trans and just doing some engine bay cleaning while I get some parts.
Also made a list of things that came to mind that needs to be replaced or just things so I don't forget, I know I'll forget about something.
Right now I'm stuck on a couple of things. The first of which is the new engine does not have the oil cooler and the old one does. Is this something I should move over to the new engine? If so am I going to have to take the timing of to access the coolant line that looks like it's hiding behind the timing cover?
I'm hoping to keep this up updated with my progress or any road blocks I encounter.
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