Engine Cranks, Won't Fire Up... - Page 3

Beav · #31 04-25-2005, 07:44 PM

As long as the oil is changed regularly the oil pump should outlast the engine - it's self-lubricating.

(psssst...the dealer guys love to hose ya when there's a leak at the o-ring)

immortal_suby · #32 04-25-2005, 08:51 PM

That's good news, Beav. I guess I am just too paranoid when it comes to these things. Went through too many oil pumps on the old 1.8L. Sounds like they have fixed that problem on the svx.

Treppiede · #33 04-25-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Beav

As long as the oil is changed regularly the oil pump should outlast the engine - it's self-lubricating.

Matt, don't be sorry, I would rather get the harsh news trown at me right now than have to pull my hair 20k miles from now... I must admit however that Beav's words are much relieving.

Update with the current situation: I have purchased the pulleys and tensioner from Tom. He will ship the stuff to me hoping that I receive it on time for the weekend.The components are obviously used, however according to Tom they were operating correctly before the engine was pulled out, so I decided to go with it since I am broke.

I know many of you will tell me that I should have gone with brand new components and I agree with you, but right now I decided this was the best solution...

Anyways, I was wondering if you guys could recommend me a way to clean the used components that Tom is sending me... perhaps I could clean the pulleys with electric parts cleaner and add some fresh grease similarly to what I have done with the rear bearings?

Thank you,

Walter

Beav · #34 04-26-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by immortal_suby

That's good news, Beav. I guess I am just too paranoid when it comes to these things. Went through too many oil pumps on the old 1.8L. Sounds like they have fixed that problem on the svx.

Didn't I see a TSB some time ago about the pumps on older, 4cyl. cars being defective and pushing the front seals out?

Treppiede · #35 05-02-2005, 06:49 PM

Hey Guys,
I finally got all the parts I need to get her back together and I am getting ready to do so. I already took some good quality pics and I will post them later on tonight for you guys to see.

In the mean time, I have a couple of questions:

- How much should I torque down the bolts for the pulleys? I already saw the torque settings for the tensioner and crank pulley, they were on the tutorial you linked me to, all I need is the torque specs for the pulleys and the cam gears.

Thanks, I will post later on tonight with the pics of the damage (it looked crazy)...

Walter

TomsSVX · #36 05-02-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Treppiede

Hey Guys,
I finally got all the parts I need to get her back together and I am getting ready to do so. I already took some good quality pics and I will post them later on tonight for you guys to see.

In the mean time, I have a couple of questions:

- How much should I torque down the bolts for the pulleys? I already saw the torque settings for the tensioner and crank pulley, they were on the tutorial you linked me to, all I need is the torque specs for the pulleys and the cam gears.

Thanks, I will post later on tonight with the pics of the damage (it looked crazy)...

Walter

all those #'s should be in the cd's i sent to you

Tom

Treppiede · #37 05-02-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tomssvx

all those #'s should be in the cd's i sent to you

I'm pretty sure they are, but when I posted that I was at my friend's shop and of course I didn't have them with me... but now I am back home, ready to take notes and show you some pics of the damage:

So that's what I am looking at. Today I only managed to remove all the pulleys and tensioner, I also tried to remove the water pump but it seems to be stuck behind that plastic cover behind the cam gear. I tried removing the cam gear but of course it turned out being impossible, so I will have to buy some sort of tool tomorrow before trying again. What should I ask for? All I need is something to stop the cam gear from turning while I loosen the bolt.

Anyways, let me know what you guys think. I will work on it again tomorrow after work.

Take care,

Walter

TomsSVX · #38 05-03-2005, 10:02 AM

dddddddddddddddddddddddaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa auuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmm That is crazy lookin!!! Godd thing you got all da parts tp put it back together.

Tom

Treppiede · #39 05-03-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tomssvx

That is crazy lookin!!!

Yup...

Anyways, back to the water pump... I won't be able to swap it until I remove the cam gear... it looks like I will have to buy some sort of tool tomorrow before trying again. What should I ask for? All I need is something to stop the cam gear from turning while I loosen the bolt.

Walter

TomsSVX · #40 05-03-2005, 02:35 PM

people usually make their own tool for that. I personally just left the timing belt on when I loosened them. then tookt he belt off and they would just come right out. I dunno what u should do bout that, ask around someone may have a solution 4 ya

Tom

Earthworm · #41 05-03-2005, 02:48 PM

It would be cheaper to replace the entire engine with a used one.

TomsSVX · #42 05-03-2005, 02:51 PM

how so? He spent $100 on parts to fix it. Shipped to his door.

Also, i have heard that the pump will come out even under that cover, just takes patience and a little jigglin.

Tom

immortal_suby · #43 05-03-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Treppiede

. but now I am back home, ready to take notes and show you some pics of the damage:

I just threw up in my mouth.

Holy carp man! That is some serious damage.

Treppiede · #44 05-03-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by immortal_suby

Holy crap man! That is some serious damage.

Yeah, looks nasty but the engine is healthy. The cam gears spin around smoothly, so I am not worried about the valvetrain (don't ask me how I know that the cams turn so easily)...

...which reminds me:

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Originally Posted by tomssvx

i have heard that the pump will come out even under that cover, just takes patience and a little jigglin.

That is true, with a little patience and jiggling today I realized it would have come out, although I am too afraid to break the plastic cover behind the cam gear so as Mike (longassname) suggested me I will try the tool he lent me to remove the crank pulley and see if it fits...

Walter

Earthworm · #45 05-04-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tomssvx

how so? He spent $100 on parts to fix it. Shipped to his door.

I'll try again

It would cost more to buy NEW replacement parts than it would a used engine.