Monday, April 13, 2009

Project Engine Swap; Day One

Really it's day two, because I started on it on Saturday, but I actually pulled the engine today.

The engine came out with no issues and I went ahead and degreased the engine compartment, transmission and eventually the garage floor with a product called Purple Power and it seemed to work really well. I wish I had a pressure washer, so I could get a little more of the oil and grim build up off.

Will everyday has Good news and bad news and the good news is the new engine should be here between 7am and 2pm tomorrow and I'm just about ready for it and now for the bad news; I just found out that the new exhaust header that I received was the wrong one, so It looks like I'll be going with the stock exhaust manifold for now.




Saturday, April 4, 2009

Busy Day

I'm still waiting for the new engine, but I was informed that it should be here by this Thursday... WOOOO HOOOO!!

Today, I went ahead and unboxed some of the items I've received so far and here are a few pics.


Next, I unboxed and put together my 2 ton foldable shop Crane that I just received from Harbor Freight Tools.
It was super easy to put together and it seems to be really will built and folding it up, is a breeze.
In Process..

Completed..

Folded Up..

and it fits nicely in my small garage.

Lastly, I installed the new dash pod and gauges from Auto Meter.
I replaced the stock Fuel, Volt, Oil, Engine Coolant Temp gauges and removed the clock and added a Transmission Temp gauge.
I plan to disassemble the dash and paint it black, so it will all match.
Before.. After..