S14 ka24de rebuild Help

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is there anyone in nyc queens or nearby that can help me with my rebuild i am starting tomorrowi have all the parts and airtools a warm garage i am doing just the connecting rod, main rod bearing, piston rings, full gasket kit change,timing chain. My cousin was supposed to fly in in the morning and his wifes complaining so im already screwed on ticket money that airtran wont credit me back and tools i already bought i honestly just need someone to walk me through it as i am not 100% as its my 1st rebuild

[PapaSmurf2k3]

That might be a little tough to come by... you'd probably have better luck on the weekend.

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tell me about it

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i have 2 weeks with the rental car so i think i should be safe i cant seem to find any rebuilds with step by step pics i had found one but the pics were not coming up any assist i will greatly appreciate

[PapaSmurf2k3]

was the article on NICO? If it was, link it here, we might be able to get the pics back somehow.

[motoman399]

hey i have done it twice now. feel free to call or email with any questions.

707498sixnineninefouri check my email a lot also.

i may be at work but ill call you back. my name is alex and ill help the best i can and know how. good luck.

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cool thanks i will be calling you

[WDRacing]

Tips and tricks. I suggest everyone that reads this contribute something that can help the process whether it be a suggestion for keeping the parts in order or a tool to make doing something easier.

Memphis, check this thread often as there should be some good suggestions coming. Also feel free to ask as many questions as possible during the process and I'll hunt down as many answers for you as I can.

Things to have prior to starting.

A work table to lay out tools in use and parts once removed. It will help keep things as organized as possible. If no table is available, go to Walmart and buy 10 cheap white towels. Use the towels to place all the parts on etc.

Magnet bowls, I have 3 and they stay full of parts and tools ALL the time when I'm working.

Parts bags, they can be ziploc or canvas types. I try to put bolts and nuts that go to certain parts together with the part. The parts bags usually have ties on them so you can secure the hardware right to the item they go with.

Brake cleaner...lots of brake cleaner.

Lots of rags.

I'll hunt down some articles for you to read.

WD

[WDRacing]

Sadly the best rebuild article I could find was on KAT.Org.

http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4156

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Parts bags, they can be ziploc or canvas types. I try to put bolts and nuts that go to certain parts together with the part. The parts bags usually have ties on them so you can secure the hardware right to the item they go with.

And a sharpee to label them. I kinda skipped this part when I was doing my rebuild. You get going and get in the zone and don't want to slow down for this, and you figure everything is simple enough and you'll remember where everything goes.

...and then something happens and a few months go by and before you know it, you are staring at something saying "WTF is this?!".

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thanks alot motoman399 i got everything off i will post pics up as soon as im done

[WDRacing]

Take as many pictures as possible, maybe we can turn your build into a decent article for others to follow. That's another reason I'm all for you and others asking questions in this thread so we can get all the answers out there.

WD

[trackslut240]

all you need is a laptop or desktop (a spill proof, oil proof keyboard or just a plastic bag over the keyboard and mouse).download the shop manual pdf from the stickies, keep it open at engine section and follow each steps.in the background open nicos search page, type in the question and voila.

i have done two (half a$$ed) rebuilds but never needed any more than pdf and nico. labelling helps a lot, an old egg tray to keep everything in sequence. i will keep an eye on this thread and help out where ever i can.just drop your question here and will post an answer asap.

good luck

[WDRacing]

Egg tray...good idea dude.

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i have to get the nut off the pulley now, so i have to pick up a 24 im guessing as the largest i have is a 21, so far so good i have a ton of ziplock bags so im labelling and going along slowly but surely thanks too all again for the assists

[trackslut240]

r u pulling the motor out and doing it? or do u have a hoist/lift for the whole car? i did the first one with engine in car, but that was only the number 4 piston replace. the second one is had the motor on an engine stand and made everything a breeze.

[motoman399]

Sadly the best rebuild article I could find was on KAT.Org.

http://www.ka-t.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4156

thats a decent guide. the pictures help.

here is some pics i think from the fsm (i got them from my works online shop manual [snapon shop key 5]). they need to be opened in internet explorer.

intake manifold torque sequence (12-14 ft lbs.)http://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...U.S.A.&

exhaust manifold torque sequence (27-35 ft lbs.)http://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...U.S.A.&

upper chainhttp://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...SYTAG=&

using a tool so the lower chain doesnt drophttp://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...SYTAG=&

lower chain markshttp://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...SYTAG=&

valve cover tightening sequence http://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...SYTAG=&

to install distributor http://www.shopkey5.com/mric/c...SYTAG=&

those are just a few pics for reference. i hope they work

i can get plenty more, just dont have time right now. but if anyone wants more let me know and ill do what i can. i can also get info from it. love that program!

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here are the pics or the rebuild i had more pics but my gfs iphone had to be redone so i lost the rebuild pics but here goes i also bought zip lock bags and labelled all parts sorry if pics arent in order this was the best i could have done at the moment

here are the tools and parts i used





heres the car

remove air intake and radiator and drain all oil and coolant.



























pulleys taken out





















heres my photobucket link for the additionals i a am uploading some now

http://s485.photobucket.com/al...build/


Modified by [email protected] at 11:44 AM 3/24/2010