The Prude's Engine Swap
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:12 pm
Hi Guys (and Gals)
Please read this very carefully and try to keep an open mind and be compassionate about it all. I'm trying my very best to be sincere and grateful. I don't want to take anyone for a ride or use and abuse anyone. This is a genuine plea for help, because a) I'm not able to pay a mechanic and b) I know practically nothing about the actual workings of an engine (let alone the MR2). Nearly all my knowledge of cars is theory based. Thank you so very much for all your support and kindness.
Now on to the nitty gritty... No doubt a lot of you have been following my posts regarding the prude and her heart transplant. http://mr2.org.nz/phpbb3/viewtopic.php? ... 8&start=60 Well, I have a good friend coming down from Whangarei, who is mechanically minded but has little experience with MR2's, to lend me a hand and his tools the weekend of October 3-6.
First of all, of those of you that would like to come, socialise, lend their advise/knowledge/expertise and perhaps even get some things done on their own cars, would Saturday or Sunday suit you best? Please let me know, because if I'm going to have to rent equipment, I only want to rent for ONE day.
I'm not the most well-off financially (two kids and only me working part time) so your generosity with time would be very much appreciated. More so than I could actually EVER convey! I do have a few spare parts lying around for both AWs and SWs, so I might be able to help with a few bits and bobs but I don't have a lot. Also, I intend to make sure everyone is fed and watered for lunch and dinner (BBQ and Drinks), but this will not be a booze feast (again, that comes down to the budget {or lack there of}). If you have any beer/dietary preferences, let me know and I'll try to provide the most popular requests.
Also, I've put together a little shopping list (not all will be required, this is open to interpretation), if there is anything I have forgotten, please let me know:
Oil and filter
Rear MAIN/CRANK Seal
Spark plugs
Cambelt Kit - maybe
Water pump - maybe (the cambelt and all that was changed only a few thousand km before the death grip set in, so the one on the old engine might still be usable)
Thermostat - maybe (not sure why my boss said I'd need that, car didn't over heat or anything, perhaps there's a way to test it?)
Coolant - we NEED to save this if possible! Because I only just had the radiator flushed, serviced and repaired before death of engine, so it should be mint. (not keen to fork out another $10 per litre)
Fuel Filter - (if I can afford it, I'll do it while the tank is empty, because it's currently completely drained)
Please keep in mind, I have a very small bank account. This is just a transplant to get the car back on the road, not a complete engine overhaul. Things like the clutch in the car are perfectly fine (leads work perfectly well too considering their age) so I'm not really in a position to be pulling out all the stops just yet.
I intend to keep the old engine, because I actually want to tinker away on that and do a complete overhaul and perhaps (one day) put it back in.
Anyway, that's all for now folks. It'd be nice to here some good things, so that this day working out fabulous! So comment below. Can someone bring a camera?
Thanks!
Please read this very carefully and try to keep an open mind and be compassionate about it all. I'm trying my very best to be sincere and grateful. I don't want to take anyone for a ride or use and abuse anyone. This is a genuine plea for help, because a) I'm not able to pay a mechanic and b) I know practically nothing about the actual workings of an engine (let alone the MR2). Nearly all my knowledge of cars is theory based. Thank you so very much for all your support and kindness.
Now on to the nitty gritty... No doubt a lot of you have been following my posts regarding the prude and her heart transplant. http://mr2.org.nz/phpbb3/viewtopic.php? ... 8&start=60 Well, I have a good friend coming down from Whangarei, who is mechanically minded but has little experience with MR2's, to lend me a hand and his tools the weekend of October 3-6.
First of all, of those of you that would like to come, socialise, lend their advise/knowledge/expertise and perhaps even get some things done on their own cars, would Saturday or Sunday suit you best? Please let me know, because if I'm going to have to rent equipment, I only want to rent for ONE day.
I'm not the most well-off financially (two kids and only me working part time) so your generosity with time would be very much appreciated. More so than I could actually EVER convey! I do have a few spare parts lying around for both AWs and SWs, so I might be able to help with a few bits and bobs but I don't have a lot. Also, I intend to make sure everyone is fed and watered for lunch and dinner (BBQ and Drinks), but this will not be a booze feast (again, that comes down to the budget {or lack there of}). If you have any beer/dietary preferences, let me know and I'll try to provide the most popular requests.
Also, I've put together a little shopping list (not all will be required, this is open to interpretation), if there is anything I have forgotten, please let me know:
Oil and filter
Rear MAIN/CRANK Seal
Spark plugs
Cambelt Kit - maybe
Water pump - maybe (the cambelt and all that was changed only a few thousand km before the death grip set in, so the one on the old engine might still be usable)
Thermostat - maybe (not sure why my boss said I'd need that, car didn't over heat or anything, perhaps there's a way to test it?)
Coolant - we NEED to save this if possible! Because I only just had the radiator flushed, serviced and repaired before death of engine, so it should be mint. (not keen to fork out another $10 per litre)
Fuel Filter - (if I can afford it, I'll do it while the tank is empty, because it's currently completely drained)
Please keep in mind, I have a very small bank account. This is just a transplant to get the car back on the road, not a complete engine overhaul. Things like the clutch in the car are perfectly fine (leads work perfectly well too considering their age) so I'm not really in a position to be pulling out all the stops just yet.
I intend to keep the old engine, because I actually want to tinker away on that and do a complete overhaul and perhaps (one day) put it back in.
Anyway, that's all for now folks. It'd be nice to here some good things, so that this day working out fabulous! So comment below. Can someone bring a camera?
Thanks!