mikuni Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 yea also other than bags those cheap plastic organiser tray things are mint for bolts. This is the best thing ever. OrganiZOR Hard. Get one of those paint marker pens so you can write on pulleys, tensioners, anything that you are unsure of, which way they are oriented. Sometimes things that seem stupidly obvious when pulling apart suddenly get really confusing when putting back together. Can see this on some of the parts above. Also I think an engine stand would be ideal and they can be picked up for cheap on TM or at supercheap etc. I'm n00b at engine builds but if I was doing one I'd get an engine shop to clean the head up and give it a valve grind and reseat just to ensure everythings sweet. Costs nothing to do, perhaps $200 at the engine shop for a simple OHC. And a coat of black paint on the block goes along way to make things look lush when its all complete too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Put it on thick if its a cast block which im sure it'll be. Id actually advise brush on, hammerfinish type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Failing the snaplock bag idea, screw bolts back into the holes they came from a few turns. I'd also get stuff acid bathed, was only $30 for my block and crank and made them way cleaner than I could have got them with degreaser by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'd also get stuff acid bathed, was only $30 for my block and crank and made them way cleaner than I could have got them with degreaser by myself. Who did you go threw for the acid bath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorted Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 if its pushrod make sure to mark the rods front to back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Dropped it off at the local engine builder in Rotorua, forget the name but was something obvious like Rotorua Engine Reconditioners. Most engine shops should do it no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I have stripped a couple of these 4G63 engines and I don't think I could have managed without a rattle gun to get the counter balance shafts out (failing memory so I could be wrong). I always lay out the motor parts on a bench or plank in the order they came out. Make certain you mark the front of the motor on said plank. I also always use an inverted shoe box or similar with eight holes in it it keep the valves in order. Dont forget to marke the front of the box with an arrow denoting the front of the engine. Basic rule (apart from cleanliness on re-assembly) is to ensure that everything goes back into its original location and orientation. You will need: 1) Rattle Gun - or some way to lock the roating assembly when removing counter shafts and front pulley etc. 2) Socket set 3) Tourque wrench 4) Valve spring compressor 5) Feeler gauges (for pistion ring gap and crank endfloat) 6) Piston ring compressor 7) Piston ring remover Gasket cement 9) Screwdrivers 10) Locktite 11) Engine assembly paste 12) A honing tool (I would recommend outsourcing that job though) 13) Money 14) A shoe box and bags 15) Engine stand and bolts 16) Lots of cleaning agent 17) the workshop manual 18) Other suff I forgot and will not be responsible for 19) Allen keys Personally I don't believe it is worth doing the valve/head job yourself. Take it to a pro. Same with the hone and changing counter balance shaft bearings. Chur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemk Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 engine repair manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorted Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Uncle jake you forgot beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Sweet, only shit I don't have is a rattle gun and piston ring compressor, both of which I can borrow. Oh, and the workshop manual which I'm trying to get now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I hear mike-e has a sweet piston ring compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Oh, I recommend Loctite Master Gasket as the meanest gasket sealant ever, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Must admit to never having used a ring compressor... and I've rebuilt the odd few dozen engines. Does it make that much of a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Uncle jake you forgot beer My bad. Well spotted Boe. Guess that is why you are a Mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 all good ideas.. I do the 'drop on the floor' approach. 1. spread a large peice of old carpet out under engine stand 2. speed strip the engine 3. drop parts on floor 4. clean 5. re-assemble and play 'find the part on the floor' game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Oh, I recommend Loctite Master Gasket as the meanest gasket sealant ever, also. toyota shit seriously pwns all to bad its 90 bucks a tube, its so banging even nissan etc use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarth Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Monetary wise take your estimated build budget and times it by 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Yupp I know that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Oh, I recommend Loctite Master Gasket as the meanest gasket sealant ever, also. toyota shit seriously pwns all to bad its 90 bucks a tube, its so banging even nissan etc use it. Got it for $50ish from warwick, It is fucking good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Must admit to never having used a ring compressor... and I've rebuilt the odd few dozen engines. Does it make that much of a difference? How'd you get the pistons back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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