Things to do while the engine's out (ka)?

[Chingon]

I had to pull the engine and transmission to fix a broken clutch pivot among other things. I've been pretty much out of the loop as far as the 240sx for a few years already (hopefully there's something new I've missed) so I'd like a few suggestions before putting it back in.

So far:Emissions deleteoil seals and pan redo (remind me which ones plz)maybe alternator upgradebeltspivot boltpilot bushing (been driving w/o one)steering boot replacementsubframe "nismo" mod (maybe)steering column bushing

plz redirect to old threads if necessary.

more:port head; intake and exhaust (have to figure out how to do it while on engine (I'm guessing at TDC i can prevent anything moving into the cylinder)

port manifold intake and exhaustbroken injector (ok i'm using this post as a reminder at this point)

Mods plz move to ka24de section, may have more hits there.
Modified by Chingon at 12:27 AM 6/25/2009

[s14derrick]

for sure clean the engine bay. a clean bay is a happy bay

[SirSilvia]

Those sound like great ideasI would also:-scrub the bay.-take care of any hard to reach rust. (along the wheel wells etc)-replace the power steering line if you have it. -replace any clutch/brake lines. (I need to replace my front left one)

as for those belts, I like those michelin gatorback belts, $15-$17 a piece but soooooo worth it.

[SirSilvia]

oh another thing that might help is new injector o-rings. my injector #1 has a itty bitty leak so that's a cheap and easy thing to do.and new motor mounts if you haven't already.scrubbing the engine would also look better in a clean bay

[dray3OOO]

yea mann attack rust, clean your bay check your rack, get rid off that pesky emissions stuff. and if your gonna port head the head then i suggest you rebiuld the head new seal deck seats cut. new belts front and rear main seal. you should be good

[slyedog240sx]

All coolant and vacuum hoses.

[Chingon]

thanks guys, keep them coming.

to whomever suggested, I don't want to do headwork that requires the head off, 'cuz knowing me full well, I'll be replacing head gasket, piston rings, bearings, grinding and balancing rods, honing, checking clearances and tolerances, etc.., and a simple pivot bolt that should've taken a few days and a few bucks turns into a blueprinted block with a few 100's out of pocket.. At this point it's all about KISS.

[scooz14]

stitch weld the bay.

[KA24M90]

respray your brackets black, clean any grease, paint the enginge bay. Im doing mine tomorrow night

[blakexcore]

it's all about KISS.

KISS?!?!

[Chingon]

keep it simple stupid...kiss

[chaosli]

get theblock powder coated

[Maverick7687]

Come do mine...

[Chingon]

longblock's staying intact, I may spray it w/high temp paint however. I'll do a wrinkle finish on the cover too.

Might have to rebuild/replace pcv valve. f**ed pcv may explain the worn valve cover and crank seals.

[alms24sebring]

I would just replace ALL the seals and gaskets mainly and check timing chain condition. Clean engine bays are ultra sexy. Have 2 cans of brake clean in ur hands and attack the motor.

[ocalas240]

just like s14derrick said clean up that engine bay!! thats what id be focusing on if i was bored....

[Chingon]

yep, pcv seems fubar. There's a bunch of gunk in there. I don't want to make a catch can setup, so I'll have to replace that thing. Anyone know what's the deal w/the box that surrounds it?

[ShereKhan]

PAINT THAT BAY A DIFFERENT COLOR THAN THE OUTSIDE!

[Chingon]

damn it. The pilot bushing that's in there is one stubborn son of a b****. I already broke the s***ty chinese autozone tool

[S13xCrazy]

....why would you NOT replace all the gaskets while the engine is out?It doesn't take long, and then you are set for a good amount of time.if you are trying to keep it simple, just do a stock rebuild.New rings, new bearings, clean the tops of the pistons, lap all the valves and slap on new valve seals, replace all the gaskets. Then you are set to go, and only out about 200 bucks or so.

[Chingon]

it's my brother's car. Since I broke the bolt, i'm just fixing the basics, let him get dirtier. So far i'll have to replace the intake gaskets (brittle and broken), the valve cover gasket and the front and rear crank gaskets.

And a proper rebuild is all valve guides and valve gaskets, valves, piston rings, timing gears and chain, etc,etc... it's a bit more than 200 the way I would do it, plus there's the time factor.

Modified by Chingon at 12:28 AM 6/27/2009
Modified by Chingon at 1:38 AM 6/27/2009

[Chingon]

PAINT THAT BAY A DIFFERENT COLOR THAN THE OUTSIDE!

I hope you're joking...

stitch weld the bay.

Daily driver, I'm leaving the crumple zones alone.