Pictures, of what an engine on a stand? Patience Daniel son.
Started the engine tear-down last night pretty much all done. It’s been quite apparent it’s been dormant for over a decade, with rubber seals harder superman. And oil that would make Bill Cobsy proud in bits. However no metal, is good enough. :tup:
Valve covers were all sorts of stuck on here, using a bit of improper technique they finally broke free.
Shortly after cams were free, no fuss at all. Only issue really is some baked on oil that needs cleaned. And likely will need re-shimmed as it’s slightly out of tolerance.
Head off, given the age and mileage on the motor I’m suprised there wasn’t more carbon build-up.
End-caps off crank looks spotless, bearings could easily be reused as they are in tolerance. However I rather make sure there are no clogged oil/water passages.
The hard to find part of the day “Cylinder Ridge Reamer”
Autozone - “Uhhh, it’s in this isle.” points at a metal file
O’reilly - “Oh wow, no one’s rented one of those in ages. Don’t believe… oh siqqqq is that an 86?” chatter ensues
Advance Auto - “Honestly, no idea what that is. Manager might” cricket, cricket “Hablas espanol, ridge racer?”
O’reilly (again) - “I checked after you left, and found one”
I don’t get JDM, I lack the VTEC leetsauce.
And lastly before a low battery situation stopped me cold on the picture front. Engine now completely apart, only thing on the block are the provisions for an oil-cooler, with filter attached still. Pistons, and cylinder walls are in great shape. Rings were carbon free, though will likely be replaced as the engine is open. Beyond that next step is clean-up, and waiting on parts.
Parts Acquired:
Oil-Pan (New)
