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| matts85vet | what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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engine is out and at the rebuilders. i now have great access to different areas under the hood. what are some things i should do/check/repair now that the engine is out of the way?
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Posted on: 2014/1/18 2:55
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| bogus | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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mileage?
I would think check the harness over from top to bottom, replacing any bad connectors or weak split loom. If it's an automatic, I would get the tranny out and have it gone over. Mileage thing, the steering rack... otherwise, PS hoses. Check the radiator out and the AC system - the condenser gets all gnarly after a few years.  clean everything... degrease... maybe even shoot a coat of fresh paint on the frame. If you have the budget, I would consider a brake upgrade. |
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| joeld | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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Perfect time to inspect the rubber section of the fuel lines.
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Posted on: 2014/1/18 4:32
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| matts85vet | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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thanks for the suggestions!
it's an auto, 105,000 miles fuel lines were replaced from the filter w/AN braided stainless hose a few years ago when i put the miniram on. does that ever go bad? |
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| istter1 | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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What will your new engine be
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Posted on: 2014/1/18 15:19
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| matts85vet | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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new engine: 383
scat 9000 cast crankshaft 3.75" scat 7/16" forged i-beam rods 6" SRP forged flat top pistons 5cc Comp Cams 280XFI HR13 retrofit hydraulic roller cam 280/288 113lsa AFR 180 heads 58cc TPIS Miniram 1204 |
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| Vette91 | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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Checking harness over from top to bottom is a very good idea. Does a dealer exist where you can buy a new harness for a '85 C4? I also toy with the idea changing it to a newer one, maybe late 1980 or early 1990 ...
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Posted on: 2014/1/18 21:29
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| bogus | Re: what repairs/replacements while the engine is out | ||
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I don't know how "replaceable" the harness is on these cars. There isn't a central plug, so the entire dashboard has to come out. It's an integrated mess... truly...
On the scale of 1 being easy, and 10 being brain surgery, this is an easy 12. |
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Posted on: 2014/1/18 21:33
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