Thanks to Eric (Porkyzilla) for driving all the way up here to help pull this motor. Our goal was to have the motor pulled and diagnosed by the end of the night. The only hiccup was that the cheap last minute hoist I bought from Kragen was garbage. The boom wasn't long enough and the main post was hitting the tip of the bumper and the boom started bowing. After a few calls to Kragen and Eric almost going down there and slapping the guy we ended up having to drive to Summit to buy another hoist as all the parts stores were closing early for Sunday or didn't have a different hoist. After getting home and puting the new hoist together in 10 miutes we were able to get the engine out. We found that the knock was coming from the #8 piston rod was the culprit. There were metal shavings everywhere. We also found that the timing chain had a lot of play in it, almost a full tooth! It was a long night and I didn't get to bed till 3am and poor Eric had to drive home still. I am very greatful for the help. Here are some progress pics.

 

 

Nice pics! Must be nice to have a Summit within driving distance.

 

You guys are savages, good job.

Kudos to Eric for helping out yet another fellow 3rd genner.
This guy is not afraid to spend endless hours getting tore up on somebody elses project, when I'm sure he has work to do on his own.

 

HSR 1 Rod Bearing 0

 

i told you we would...fun times after i left your place about 2:30am i went and found me some 24hr mcdonalds and stopped by a casino and came out $100 ahead in 5 mins

very nice car steve 1K is a steal for her.

like steve said the #8 connecting rod bearing was shot you could feel the play. the other bearings were on the way out. and the timing chain had slack for upto 2 teeth probably was defiintly worn out.

like i said ill come back up and well put that new motor in no problem....not too bad of a drive only 1/2 a tank in grandma anytime steve.


of course not i am never afraid to get my hands dirty or help i have been involved in all the key players here on west coast. im always here to help just buy the pizza and beer for those who drink it

ya i have a garage full of parts waiting to go on the iroc just havent gotten around to it poor iroc been neglected.

 

I'm sure I'll finally give in and solicit your assistance in a couple years when I decide to yank the ferocious V6 out of my Firebird.

 

Nice work guys. Think we'll all have some new additions and toys to show off this season

 

of course that was the plan the gang rips it up at your house

 

I am willing to return the favor, to Eric or just to recirculate the kindness to someone else who needs it. If it's on a weekend I can help.

 

Check out Eric! Looks likea rebel from the deep South!



Awesome pics guys. Wish I had a garage.

Nick! What's new with you lately? Car still running?

 

Great job guys!

 

nice job..wanna come do mine lol

 

damn steve if i work as fast as u guys i could've been done with my car a month ago.

 

sure all expenses paid plane ticket, and i can crash at your place ill come help

ill only bring my specialty tools thought not all of them.

he didnt believe me we would have the engine out same day i dont think we even bullshitted for more than 5 mins before we started rippin into it.

 

I knew we would have it done. I've done a few of these motors. These are easy motors, I was just surprized that you were going to stay till it was ripped apart. I thought you were going to go home after it was out of the car.

Oh, by the way, I returned the hoist the next day fully assembled at the other Kragen. They had NO problem doing it.

 

eric ur the man. too bad u hate 4th gens . hahahahaha. BTW MY CAR IS DOOOONNNEEEEEE. Just started it up 2 hours ago.

 

So, is that all you're gonna share with us? No vids/pics? How does it run?

 

yeah I wanna see a vid.


BTW: I'm posting from my new cell phone

 

well i video taped it but i don't have usb connection on my videocamera so im gonna video tape it on my neighbor camera. but the car idles awesome. definatly hear the lope. right now the car is overheating. the engine gets hot, but the thermostat housing is cool to the touch so coolant isn't flowing. WE gonna start the car up tomorrow morning when the engine is cold. I try to upload pics asap. i'll post a new thread with my swap.

 

Well I got it completly torn down and boxed up for the machinest tomorrow. I'm dropping it off in Placerville and will have it back in a week and a half. My heads went out today so I'll have them next week. Anybody have a 3200 stall they want to sell? I should be hiting low 12's/high 11's for the Norcal/Socal meet!

 

I have done lots of 4th gen engine swaps as well as heads and cam changes. You have an air pocket in the motor. It is real common in those cars. Don't run it too long or you will damage something. Usually you will junk the water pump seals as well as taking a chance on warping something!

There are a couple of brass air bleeds on the top of the motor. Open them up and let the air out. Your overheating issue should be gone unless you forgot the water pump drive.

PM me if you still have problems!!

 

ya never again done 2 4thgen motors ...

unless i come across a deal i cant refuse..

 

looking good guys!! Im glad it came out good. R you going to rebuild your tranny??

 

Not yet, don't have the $$$. 1 big expense at a time.

 

shiittttttt ive been working on pulling my engine out since december. im just now about 4 bolts away from pulling the sucker out lol