efp0wa Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I've owned this L300 for about 2 years now. During that time i've gone through 2 headgaskets on the old motor. Not too sure what the cause of the overheating was, but I'm suspecting it was the radiator. Needs a good back flush. Being fed up with repairing that motor I purchased a 4G63 out of a L200 from Chch; was told it was in running order, after driving all the way down to Christchurch to pick up the motor it appeared to be a crock of shit. The motor was missing the balance shaft belts, the water pump had snapped fan studs and there was no cam tensioner. Anyway after driving from Nelson to Chch I was not going to leave without the motor, so I offered the seller half the price he originally sold it to me for on Trademe and I drove back with a Peice of shit 4G63 for $55. The motor sat around in the yard here at work for half a year and then I finally got to work and started working on it. I purchased a engine stand and crane from Ripco for $399 during their fathers day special, was too cheap not to. After stripping down the engine I checked all the bearings with plastigauge, they were all within spec so I chucked them back in. Also checked a few other things like crank end float while I was at it. I put the block in the Turbowash at work while it was stripped down and it looked spanking new after the clean. I had to grab quite a few parts (tensioners, oil pickup and things like that) from the 4G63 that used to be in the L300 as I didn't like the looks of bits from the L200 engine. I installed the oil pickup, used the sump from the L300 engine as the L200 one varied in shape a wee bit. Installed the tensioners. Had the head from the L200 engine crack tested and checked for straightness and it was mint. Didn't do anything else to it but now I wish i had changed the valve stem seals. Fitted the head to the block and continued. Reused the water pump from the L300 engine as it was only about 2000km old and looked to be in great condition. Used the pulleys from the L300 engine seeing as the L200 didn't have powersteering. Turned out the L200 4G63 didn't have a required spacer on the crank pulley that is required for the powersteering; didn't find this out until I went to fit the powersteering pump and the pulleys were on the piss with belt allignement, anyway got that sorted and Got the belts all installed (balance shaft, cambelt, powersteer and alternator belts). Everything was all installed on the engine apart from the manifolds, I chose to leave these off as I could see it being a hassle with lowering the engine in and getting it mounted up. But I did decide to install the gearbox while the engine was out, as It appeared to be a bitch to get the gbox on while the motor was in the car. Used the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate from the L300 engine as it was in a lot better condition. I cleaned up the flywheel with emry paper and blasted it with brakecleen (also used this on the clutch). The clutch was in such good condition that the springs still had the blue paint on them. I made a clutch allinging tool as I didn't want to fork out for one at the time as funds were tight. The tool worked great. So had the clutch and gearbox installed in no time. Then it was time for the installation, had to stuff around a bit with chains on the crane to get it short enough to clear the roof of the van, sussed it out eventually. Removed passenger door, wheel and seat and got the bitch it. Was bloody awkward as the weight of the gearbox unbalanced things a fair bit. Had to remove the top mount from the gearbox to get clearance with the firewall and put a trolley jack under the gearbox to lift it up from the ground. Once she was in I had a cunt of a time alligning the engine mounts, but once again managed to get it sussed. So tightened up mounts accordingly, reinstalled driveshaft and fit gearbox mount back to box. Plumbed up the power steering lines and plugged in all wires that I could at the time. Refitted exhaust manifold. Things are looking pretty good. I've compiled a list of things remaining which can be viewed below. I hope to get all these things completed after work tonight!! And with fingers cross she will run. 1. Put battery on charge. [charging now] 2. Flush radiator [complete] 3. Bolt exhaust manifold to down pipe flange. [complete] 4. Tighten Driveshaft to Diff bolts. [complete] 5. Find suitable nut for bolt to mount starter motor & mount/wire up. [complete] 6. Secure shifter cable bracket. [complete] 7. Secure clutch cable bracket. [complete] 8. Tighten gearbox upper mount. [complete] 9. Repair reverse sensor switch. 10. Repair earth cable on top of gearbox. 11. Fit thermostat with gasket to inlet manifold [complete] 12. Fit inlet manifold with new gasket. [complete] 13. Fit all vacuum, fuel and coolant hoses to their appropriate locations. [complete] 14. Fit distributor. [complete] 15. Fit coil & ballast. [complete] 16. Wire up distributor, coil and ballast appropriately. [complete] 17. Fit new spark plugs. [complete] 18. Connect distributor cap and HT leads to spark plugs in appropriate order. [complete] 19. Fit oil filter. [complete] 20. Ensure sump drain bung is tightened. [complete] 21. Pour in new engine oil. [complete] 22. Pour in new gearbox oil. [complete] 23. Top up power steering. [complete] 24. Fit radiator & hoses as well as fan shroud. [complete] 25. Pour in coolant. [complete] 26. Fit air cleaner assembly. [complete] 27. Ensure all hoses clamps are secured [complete] 28. Fit charged battery [complete] 29. RUN ENGINE! [complete] 30. Check for leaks etc. [complete, leaking mildly from metal water to heater hose] 31. If all ok, which it will be. Bolt seats back in. Clear path behind and remove vehicle from container. [complete, apart from drivers seat] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Have moved this to 'Other projects'. Sorry, but a 1990 L300 isn't oldschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp0wa Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sweet as Fuel. My bad. Pre 85 old school?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombsquad Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sweet as Fuel. My bad. Pre 85 old school?? Anyone wanna feild this one?? its not so much the year as the style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Then it was time for the installation, had to stuff around a bit with chains on the crane to get it short enough to clear the roof of the van, sussed it out eventually. Tell me about it. Removing factory motor from my van, the engine crane would hit the roof before engine was high enough to get over unremovable support beam across the back of engine bay. I ended up taking chain and hook off crane and running old seat belt strap around bolt at end and then trying that to block. like in piccy I never removed or installed it with gearbox attached. I sat gearbox on trolley jack and lifted and bolted t engine from underneath if engine already in. Is the 'project' just an engine refresh? threads sre lame without pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 An '83 MR2 is not oldschool in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 An '83 MR2 is not oldschool in my eyes. but a 89 lada is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 a 90s Lada is oldschool because it is based on a 70s Fiat, a 1983 FWD 323/Laser is probably not oldschool but is gaining 'retro' status. A 1990 L300 is far from what I would even call retro. But this is entirely up to everyone's own opinion, however I don't think anyone has the opinion that a 1990 L300 is oldschool. Try reading here - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 An idea of how far ahead Japan is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 no, it's just an idea of how far behind Russia is. Just about everything the Japs did, Europe did it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 a 90s Lada is oldschool because it is based on a 70s Fiat, THis bit of info still makes me lol Good ol' lada. Also, every post bar the first and mine has been "is my car oldschool related" Wheres peoples comments on the project? Wheres the pics? Should have twin cam turbo'd it but without using the chromes, candy paint, and FMIC that sticks out the front further than a fat girls belly ring that generally come with these vans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp0wa Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Ok then... Went to start engine...had to fuck around with getting spark again (like i've had dramas with in the past). It won't fucking start!!! Carby is getting fuel. But once I remove a couple of spark plugs they are dry. Like there is no fuel getting into the engine itself...FML. I thought maybe dizzy way 180 out so I turned it around. Still not go. Not that that would matter seeing as I'm getting spark. I'm feeling pretty bummed. Why would fuel not be getting to the motor...? *stuck* As for pics...Imagine a stock l300 with tints and a bed. I will post pics anyway though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 a 90s Lada is oldschool because it is based on a 70s Fiat 1960's actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Will it start and idle on engine start/ether? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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