ColdScrip Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well I woke up today with high hopes of having the engine out of the quest I just bought. Thankfully, everything happened even beyond my expectations. A huge thanks to my Dad (Dad here on the site as well) for answering any of my questions and for being so willing to teach me. Here are a few pictures of what happened today. A total of 13 hours of labor so far into the car. This is my first quest, second car, first engine pull, and the best time I have ever had working on a car before. http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6683/pb110085wt0.jpg Right after the engine was pulled: http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1322/pb110064zg0.jpg Skip(left) and my Dad(right), just after the motor was out: http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5738/pb110065dj0.jpg New stage 2 clutch as well as an already lightened flywheel. I will be upgrading to an 88 flywheel so I may or may not sell this setup: http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7338/pb110066mg0.jpg The flash ruined the picture. Essentially it is showing where the head is indicating that it was overheated: http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2540/pb110067xh2.jpg Here is a better picture yet it still blurred. Must be a shy head. You can somewhat see where the metal in the center melted: http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/2552/pb110068dz8.jpg Here is a picture of myself prying a bit at the main thrust bearing cap (if I recall correctly): http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/6342/pb110082hz6.jpg Picture of the engine bay with the motor removed: http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8762/pb110083pw3.jpg My Dad and I taking a look at said bearing, note the "tongue in cheek approach I took": http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4871/pb110084iq4.jpg Me getting a lesson on just how small 1-7 thousandths of an inch really is: http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3805/pb110092of3.jpg Block with the crank out of it: http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6082/pb110093vt6.jpg Some of you may know of the dowel pins or keys that are in place on the balance shafts and oil pump. Well when we were taking the 2nd one out this is how it went: *Dad hits the pin with a screwdriver and hammer* *I look at Dad* - "Did it come out?" He looked at me with a blank look. *CLUNK, from wayyyyyy across the building, all the way to the other corner* - The sucker flew! Pretty much everything on this engine wasn't torqued. I really hope the previous owner didn't pay someone to do such a crappy job. Where the turbo manifold goes towards the block, you would normally have your gasket, washer, then the nuts. Well what we had was the washers, gasket, and nuts. It was ridiculous. We found out why the motor was considered blown...rod 2 had spun a bearing and in doing so, warped itself. Rod 3 also damaged its bearings, but wasn't quite spun yet. http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1356/pb110094fc9.jpg Part of the head gasket was crushed INSIDE towards the timing. As a result, a ton of silicone was used by the previous owner to seal the leak on the outside. http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5274/pb110095we4.jpg The spun bearing from Rod #2: http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6761/pb110096fz6.jpg The damaged bearings from Rod #3: http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/8148/pb110098yh4.jpg Its hard to tell, but possible. You can see how the rod warped itself inwards when it spun the bearing. http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3653/pb110100dy3.jpg Pile of parts: http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/233/pb110102ok9.jpg The last thing for the day, the block sitting in the cleaner. http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5755/pb110103uy0.jpg Well what do you guys think? Not too bad for a first timer with 13 hours invested. I really did have a blast with this thing, and I can't wait to work on it more. Thanks Dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancea9847 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 OUTSTANDING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Geez Bill. thats the most pics of me ever on the SQC site- Had a good time tonight- Judging by the pics I need to go on a diet! LOL Thank's Son! Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
site Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 now that is some good documenting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edde Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Somebody's gotta say it :biggrinumbrella1: Infomercial! doesn't everyone's heat seal melt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack_Morris Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6683/pb110085wt0.jpg ahem...is that an 83 hood i see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 ahem...is that an 83 hood i see? I was about to point it out too! http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5274/pb110095we4.jpg Hmm... I wonder if Jimmy has the photo handy from my engine when we pulled the head off to find out what I couldn't boost at all... ( mine was worse than yours lol ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTTY Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Is that "dis-assembly lube" in your hand Randy? http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4871/pb110084iq4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 good catch Chad , it sure is but in the pic he apears to have move'd up from blue collar worker to white collar manager so it's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreal Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great write-up ! Looks like fun.. (messy fun) lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahjah Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I was about to point it out too! http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5274/pb110095we4.jpg Hmm... I wonder if Jimmy has the photo handy from my engine when we pulled the head off to find out what I couldn't boost at all... ( mine was worse than yours lol ) oh man.... i remember that.... its when someone pulls the front timing cover with the head still torqued to the block. and tries... and fails... to reinstall it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierquest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Gotta love the way your hands feel after hitting it hard for 13 hrs. I usually end up with knicks, brusies and soreness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Man that looks like a blast! Makes me wanna come up there and get mine rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidMoTSI Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great documenting....keep it up, especially when you reassemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-O Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 That's a Father/Son team effort, if I've ever seen one. Can't wait for the goodies to get installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marso Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Geez Bill. thats the most pics of me ever on the SQC site- Had a good time tonight- Judging by the pics I need to go on a diet! LOL Thank's Son! Dad So that's what my dad looks like. Wow. It's amazing what 5 years can do to you. I'm definately not drinking disassembly lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_B. Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Great post. Making some good memories there. Ken B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDemonTSi Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Great job on your first tear down bro!!! Sadly my 89 is about to go under the knife as yours did but its for the best to be honest and if you upgrade your turbo shoot me a line if you wanna get rid of the stock one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance_S Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 From reading the topic I thought, oh no, another newb pulling apart his motor. This is not going to end well. Then I saw who your dad was. lol. I am guessing it will go back together just fine. Awesome job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wooo this is an old thread. The car is blue now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Yea, blast from the past, he is now on his 3rd quest build ! Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 He's going to need an intervention soon... this habit has been going on for quite a long time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Lance lost cool points for bringing this up....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://home.comcast.net/~Komeuppance/ThreadNecromancer.jpg -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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