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EG33 "resto"
Well, I was looking for an EG33, and found one with ~150K KM on it.
Anyway, it seems that the engine has been out of the car (1993 Lsi that was "totalled") for about 2 years. I have no experience with this engine, and so I have no idea what parts usually need to be replaced, or which parts break quickly etc. Basic EG33 housekeeping. I'm going to be restoring it (as need be) to be in useable condition. (duh ) SO. The questions: ->What should I plan to replace outright? ->What parts should I check for issues? And then any tips that anyone who has done this, that would be helpful for someone who has no experience with the EG33, would be Immensely appreciated!
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Re: EG33 "resto"
You should be basically set with just a "top end" rebuild. Aka, head gaskets up. I'm sure you will find that the factory cross hashing will still be visible, as is the case even with 200k+mile EG33's. They are very stout engines. When you do this, I would advise getting Cometic head gaskets if you plan on keeping the car for years to come. They are very pricey, but worth every penny if you intend on owning the car for many years. Also, make sure to get new head bolts and follow the torquing sequence closely upon reassembly.
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+1 the cometic gaskets (I have a set in my garage) are noticeable very legit. If you have more specific questions, ask away.
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
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Re: EG33 "resto"
how was the engine stored? if they capped everything off and stored it inside then you won't have to worry about much but if it was under a tarp outside with nothing capped off you will have more to do.
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Re: EG33 "resto"
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Also, I'm not terribly worried about the trans, as the engine isn't going into an svx. @1986nate, when you say "top end" what does that entail? I don't know a whole lot about engines. @92snowmachine, it was stored outside unfortunately, knowing this, are there any things that I should specifically check?
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I know you're not worried about the trans, that was kind of my point. Out of curiosity, what trans are you planning to use? Top end would mean basically taking off the heads, changing all the valve stem seals, headgaskets, changing all the other gaskets, etc.
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
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Re: EG33 "resto"
since it was stored outside then you have to do a lot more cleaning. you will have to determine exactly what it needs when you disassemble it but i would plan on flushing out the fuel lines (and remove the injectors to clean them) because spiders love fuel lines. also will have to make sure you have no rust in the throttle body or on the plates. if there is rust inside the intake you might have to have it ultrasonically cleaned. clean out or replace all of the vacuum lines and replace the pcv valve. i would recommend to take off the oil pan and clean that out as well. moisture that gets into the pan doesn't usually show up because it forms sludge that sticks to the bottom and sides of the pan.
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Re: EG33 "resto"
Well, I know I'm being a moron, but until I can afford an ej trans, or find a reasonable solution, I'm going to be putting it behind the FT4WD that's in my xt-6. I'll just drive her nice and easy until I figure out a good solution. I'm hoping to somehow come across a 6spd imp trans for less than 2k, but I would imagine that that is being more than optimistic.
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