starting ka24de build?

[crsilvia13]

Im looking to start on a ka24de build but im not too sure where i should begin does anyone have any imput on what i should start with first?

[neverlift]

zerothread/226410http://forums.nicoclub ... read/99647

[baron_harkkonen]

BEFORE YOU START THIS!!!!!!!!!!Spend a little $$ and get some ziploc bags, no not the cheap ones. Once you remove a minor/major component, label all the bags with the bolts, nuts, washers, etc., of where they came off. This will help speed up the rebuild process. Also cut down on the mass confusion later.

1) Start the "removing engine process." Which includes, but is not limited to: cursing, busting of knuckles, more cursing, drinking fluids, and even more cursing. Also get some masking tape and start labeling all the vacuum hoses, fuel lines, and heater hoses to their original positions. If you have an automatic transmission, there is a bell housing bolt behind the dipstick (a buddy of mine was helping remove mine and didn't see it till it was too late.) More on that later. Take pictures!!!!

2) Start engine tear down. Inspect ALL parts pulled off. If its broke, replace it. Mark your cams, and keep the caps in order, this is very important. Same goes for your pistons, unless you're going to use new ones. Mark the front of the main cap so you know how it goes back on. From what I gather, the intake and fuel injectors will be hard to take off. (Mine weren't.) zerothread/169903 zerothread?id=450066

3) Inspect the block and head. Check for any cracks or warpage. Best to take it to a machine shop to pressure check it, line bore the crank journals, balance your crank, and shave head/block where need be. If you did use a machine shop, make sure to check the cross hatch in the cylinder.

[Lonismos14]

BEFORE YOU START THIS!!!!!!!!!!Spend a little $$ and get some ziploc bags, no not the cheap ones. Once you remove a minor/major component, label all the bags with the bolts, nuts, washers, etc., of where they came off. This will help speed up the rebuild process. Also cut down on the mass confusion later.

1) Start the "removing engine process." Which includes, but is not limited to: cursing, busting of knuckles, more cursing, drinking fluids, and even more cursing. Also get some masking tape and start labeling all the vacuum hoses, fuel lines, and heater hoses to their original positions. If you have an automatic transmission, there is a bell housing bolt behind the dipstick (a buddy of mine was helping remove mine and didn't see it till it was too late.) More on that later. Take pictures!!!!

2) Start engine tear down. Inspect ALL parts pulled off. If its broke, replace it. Mark your cams, and keep the caps in order, this is very important. Same goes for your pistons, unless you're going to use new ones. Mark the front of the main cap so you know how it goes back on. From what I gather, the intake and fuel injectors will be hard to take off. (Mine weren't.) zerothread/169903 zerothread?id=450066

3) Inspect the block and head. Check for any cracks or warpage. Best to take it to a machine shop to pressure check it, line bore the crank journals, balance your crank, and shave head/block where need be. If you did use a machine shop, make sure to check the cross hatch in the cylinder.

Did he metion cursing..lol .You sure do got that right i just finished mine. What he said sounds like what i went through. O yea dont forget to set your cams right and the timing . Dont rush take your time or i garuntee you will mess something up and R E A D A L O T you can never have enough information... And beer to...