David: Thanks. I am from the same type of school. Several things I have
thought of doing while it is out, but this adds a few I did not even think
about. I don't want to have to tear into it again in 10 - 20,000 miles for
something that I should have checked now while it is out.
The engine bay / tranny tunnel has already been steamed. Now I need to do
some touch ups?
----- Original Message -----
From: <Lancer7676@aol.com>
To: <brent.wolf@gte.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 1999 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: 1500 Tranny
> In a message dated 10/9/99 9:03:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> brent.wolf@gte.net writes:
>
> << But while its out should I
> tear it down. >>
>
> Brent: You may get lots of opinions on this one, including if it aint
broke
> dont fix it. I am from the false economy school. While I have it out
there
> are certain things I would do. I dont think I would do a major tear down
> since the engine sounds like it is strong and running pretty well, but
would
> do the following "freshening" maintenance items:
>
> One is to check the clutch--if it is getting worn, I would replace it even
> though for the time being it might work just fine. It might last another
> 25,000 miles, but then, do you really want to pull your engine again in
> 25,000 miles?
>
> Another is to replace the timing chain. A depletable item that can really
> screw up your tuning if it is stretched just a bit. Replace the timing
chain
> cover oil seal.
>
> I may replace the main and big end bearings. They are not really
expensive.
> I think at minimum I would take off the Oil pan to check for metal
fragments
> and to clean it out and replace the gasket. While off, you could check
the
> crank and rods for play--that would help you determine the health of the
> mains and rod bearings.
>
> And I would check and replace and recaulk all gaskets that are easily
> replaced.
>
> Torque all bolts and nuts to proper pressure.
>
> Steam out the engine and tranny bay before replacing engine.
>
> ---David C.
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