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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 10, 2011 19:23:12 GMT -6
Haha thanks guys, yea i cant wait till i can drive her again. But also the most nerve racking part is first start up, having to turn over the engine to prime the oil system is the part i guess i worry most in lol.
And will most defiantly record the first start up.
Hoping to get the other head on Tuesday and then its just timing left ;D
thanks for viewing
-josh
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 17, 2011 20:59:43 GMT -6
Been busy with work so a little delayed update. So in my day off this week i got the timing done and chains on, on the head installed. The reason the other head is not installed yet is because, I messed up and misdrilled a hole. The top left one on the left bank with the aliment pin, well long story short I'm waiting on a non shouldered stud so it will fit. Lower primary chain on  Upper installed    thanks for viewing |
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Post by nelson480 on Sept 17, 2011 21:24:35 GMT -6
those chain guides are plastic?? WTF
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 17, 2011 22:02:08 GMT -6
Thats what i thought too, but there really slippery and tough feeling. I'm guessing there nylon, witch is a solid lubricant. Ill post some pics of the old ones with 146,000 on them, they are not really worn as much as you would think.
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Post by nelson480 on Sept 17, 2011 23:06:54 GMT -6
alrighty cool
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Post by pureinsanity on Sept 19, 2011 20:16:22 GMT -6
Thats some nice work! Wish I had a garage and the time to do such a project.
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 28, 2011 0:00:32 GMT -6
thanks for the compliments ;D well after long awaited parts never arrived decided to just machine the studs myself. Not too hard, just had to remember how too. it had been awhile, but not to bad i think.  That allowed me to install the rear head, then messed with timing and finally got it all to line up. Got another day off tomorrow so hopefully will finish it up.    Also had the valve covers sand blasted, am going with the black paint on rear cover and silver on front cover like factory...but i am going to polish the ridges and the 4.0l DOHC 32 VALVE so there like a mirror finish   thanks for viewing |
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Post by roara on Sept 28, 2011 1:14:45 GMT -6
Fun to watch the progress, keep it up!
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Post by beastboy1976 on Sept 28, 2011 14:35:44 GMT -6
She is comming along quite nicely.
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 28, 2011 20:58:48 GMT -6
Thanks roara and beastboy, i finally got the engine complete ;D hoping to install in the car Tuesday and go from there. Heres some more pics. The oil pump primed with Vaseline.  oil pump installed and ready to install cover  Cams lubed  Complete aside from the intake and starter.   And a picture my mom took, i promise I'm not always that dirty lol  A sight not many have seen, a rebuilt 4.0l northstar   Thanks for viewing guys ;D . |
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Post by RCA1186 on Sept 28, 2011 21:17:46 GMT -6
Looks amazing! This thread needs to be stickied for the mere fact that its a great read!
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Post by nelson480 on Sept 28, 2011 22:11:21 GMT -6
MAN that is ONE SEXY ENGINE!! ;D
I WANT !!
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Post by nelson480 on Sept 28, 2011 22:22:04 GMT -6
Oh btw, dont do what i did when you put it in, and forget to hook up the brake booster vac line to the booster and wonder "WTF IS WRONG IT JUST STARTS REVS AND DIES?!" lol
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 28, 2011 22:55:38 GMT -6
thank you very much guys ;D Its okay dan, i did the same thing after i replaced the intake gaskets on my malibu.
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Post by oldwino on Sept 29, 2011 0:56:08 GMT -6
Looks like it's coming along very nicely, Josh.  |
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Post by nelson480 on Sept 29, 2011 1:14:12 GMT -6
And what on earth is a 3800 SII engine cover doing on the back window of your Rora? ;D
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Sept 29, 2011 18:58:35 GMT -6
Haha yea its off my LSS, i put it up there the other day when moving stuff around the garage. i guess its about time to move it lol  |
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Post by aj on Sept 29, 2011 23:50:16 GMT -6
Its coming a long way! Nice to see ya keeping it and restoring it good job, we cant wait until you get it all finished!
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Post by ntrenn on Sept 30, 2011 8:57:23 GMT -6
Looking really good. You remind me a little of me when I was your age....
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Oct 9, 2011 21:15:59 GMT -6
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Post by nelson480 on Oct 9, 2011 21:26:41 GMT -6
Looks slick! Imm do my valve cover too!
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Post by bobsblue95 on Oct 11, 2011 10:53:34 GMT -6
Looks great! Make sure you clear coat that polished aluminum so it doesn't tarnish.
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Post by nelson480 on Oct 11, 2011 20:54:17 GMT -6
Isnt that gonna throw an engine light with no egr?
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Post by RCA1186 on Oct 11, 2011 20:59:40 GMT -6
would definitely think so
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Post by nelson480 on Oct 11, 2011 21:12:30 GMT -6
Or run bad?
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Oct 11, 2011 23:40:37 GMT -6
I wasn't sure clear coat would hold up due to heat. Yes deleting the egr will throw a code. Mine was already not working and the pipe split. The benefits to it are less top end carbon, only fresh air into the engine, slight more power (probably not even noticeable ) and money and time saved. Ive had it deleted for about 12,000 miles on the LSS with no ill effects. Well today i got the engine installed ;D My chain hoist broke so i had to borrow an engine lift from a Friend. Had to use a jack to raise the subframe so the engine lift would fit under, yea i know its alittle redneck.   Halfway in  INSTALLED     Oh and i noticed my cat looked clogged so i went ahead and cut it off lol May put another one on later. thanks for viewing |
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Post by RCA1186 on Oct 13, 2011 22:00:55 GMT -6
Getting closer to that first start up! I can't wait haha, can't imagine how you're feeling!
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Oct 13, 2011 23:54:15 GMT -6
Yea I'm pretty ready, its hard not to be inpatient.
Yesterday i got the calipers, intake, the rest of the wiring, flex plate to tuque converter bolts, coils, water pump belt, and ac lines done. still waiting on the alternator to be done so i put all that on too. Pics will follow in a few days.
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Post by Randy T. on Oct 14, 2011 8:18:24 GMT -6
This is a great thread, I have enjoyed every part of it. Thanks for taking the time to post all the pics and everything.
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Post by oldsmobile99 on Oct 20, 2011 23:21:42 GMT -6
No problem, i love doing it. Well i got the engine all installed and... started it up, took a few seconds to prime the oil pump but once that was good she started on the second try. now all i have to do is fix the brake caliper, install hood, fix rad hose leak and change the oil. but sadly it going to be next Wednesday before all that is done, i have a busy work schedule this week. i will post some pics and videos of start up in the next couple days.
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