rebuilding a Ca18det motor HELP

[tx_widebody]

Wat the title says is wat i am doing and i am a definate newb at the Ca motor, so any advice would be greatly appreiciated. I need to get a new water pump and gasket set i have already read all the FAQ's on the parts but i am still a lil confused which pump can i get. Also wat are some things i should do to make the rebuild go smooth. Thanks for the help!!

[teddy]

A ca18et water pump fits perfect and you can use the stock pulley. If you go into a parts store, ask for a water pump for a 1986 200sx 1.8. It should only be about $35.

[tx_widebody]

thanks man

[float_6969]

Are you rebuilding the motor because it crapped out on you, or just for safety? If you spun a bearing or cracked a piston, you might consider a new oil pump. Also make sure that you have the block boiled! This is every important.

[tx_widebody]

I am doing it just to be safe. So far i had the head checked out to make sur it was ok then the block was cleaned and bored out 30, wat do u mean by "boiled" wat does it do? I am also getting new main and rod bearings do i get those off a pulsar aswell or is it something different??

[float_6969]

Getting the block boiled/cleaned means they stick it in a big vat of this hot, semi-acidic stuff that cleans out all of the coolant and oil passages.

Yes, all of the bearings can be had from a pulsar.

[tx_widebody]

kool man thanks for the info!!

[float_6969]

No problem. That's why I'm THE MAN. JK!

[tx_widebody]

Do u tink i should replace the oil pump if so wat should i ask for??

[sideways danny]

I'd always fit a new pump, topline do one for the CA18DE/T