I'm doing a clean up and service of my spare engine before it goes into my zed.

The engine has been in storage for over a year and I've never done engine work before so I have a few questions

 

1. Can anyone recommend a good "liquid gasket" for when I fit the inlet outlet pipes, water pump etc? SORTED

 

2. What type of gear puller will I need to pull the crank pulley off?

 

3. The sprockets have some surface rust on them (see pic). Are they fubar'd and need replacing or can they be cleaned up?

 

4. If they can be cleaned; can I take them off without shaggin up the timing, if I do one at a time and ensure the belt hasn't moved, or am I being naive?

I will be replacing the cam belt as well, but engine timing is a black art to me :blink:

 

5. I'm also doing an EGR delete, does anyone make the plates to cover the holes left in the plenum?

 

any help would be great

Edited October 19, 201015 yr by Steams

I'm doing a clean up and service of my spare engine before it goes into my zed.

The engine has been in storage for over a year and I've never done engine work before so I have a few questions

 

1. Can anyone recommend a good "liquid gasket" for when I fit the inlet outlet pipes, water pump etc?

 

2. What type of gear puller will I need to pull the crank pulley off?

 

3. The sprockets have some surface rust on them (see pic). Are they fubar'd and need replacing or can they be cleaned up?

 

4. If they can be cleaned; can I take them off without shaggin up the timing, if I do one at a time and ensure the belt hasn't moved, or am I being naive?

I will be replacing the cam belt as well, but engine timing is a black art to me :blink:

 

5. I'm also doing an EGR delete, does anyone make the plates to cover the holes left in the plenum?

 

any help would be great

 

 

 

i wouldent risk touching the belt yourself if you havent a clue? or at least revise like hell from the "how to" manuals. at least its a little easier with the engine out at least

Which they wont, backplate marks are for Ref' only-look here,

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=135139

 

Egr plates are easily made from a bit ally plate,2mm would do.

As for sealer,Rhondaseal if you can still get it,Brilliant stuff!:chinese:

Which they wont, backplate marks are for Ref' only-look here,

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=135139

 

Egr plates are easily made from a bit ally plate,2mm would do.

As for sealer,Rhondaseal if you can still get it,Brilliant stuff!:chinese:

 

jeff's threads are awsome. :thumbup1:

I'll be following the service manual and Jeff's guide very closely when doing the belt, so should be ok :hammer:

I'm doing a clean up and service of my spare engine before it goes into my zed.

The engine has been in storage for over a year and I've never done engine work before so I have a few questions

 

1. Can anyone recommend a good "liquid gasket" for when I fit the inlet outlet pipes, water pump etc?

 

2. What type of gear puller will I need to pull the crank pulley off?

 

3. The sprockets have some surface rust on them (see pic). Are they fubar'd and need replacing or can they be cleaned up?

 

4. If they can be cleaned; can I take them off without shaggin up the timing, if I do one at a time and ensure the belt hasn't moved, or am I being naive?

I will be replacing the cam belt as well, but engine timing is a black art to me :blink:

 

5. I'm also doing an EGR delete, does anyone make the plates to cover the holes left in the plenum?

 

any help would be great

Any good quality rtv sealer suitable for automotive applications is fine,the higher temp the better.Loads on e bay if you look.If you want some plates for the plenum i have some already made and could post you my home made crank pulley puller if you like.

Any good quality rtv sealer suitable for automotive applications is fine,the higher temp the better.Loads on e bay if you look.If you want some plates for the plenum i have some already made and could post you my home made crank pulley puller if you like.

 

Thanks for that mate you're a star :bow:

pm sent.

Replied Bud.

Dave I've got some Automotive liquid gasket brand new, rated from -50 to +250 degrees, never used it, ill bring it with me when i come visit with the bonnet. you can take a look and see if you want it.

Dave I've got some Automotive liquid gasket brand new, rated from -50 to +250 degrees, never used it, ill bring it with me when i come visit with the bonnet. you can take a look and see if you want it.

 

Just this minute bought some mate! typical isn't it..lol

Thanks anyway bud :punk:

lol why does that always happen on this site, are we all just too impatient and want to sort our cars out fast lol

lol why does that always happen on this site, are we all just too impatient and want to sort our cars out fast lol

 

I think that is definitely the case with me :lol::thumbup1:

I think that is definitely the case with me :lol::thumbup1:

 

And me :lol: your definitely not on your own on that one lol

 

5. I'm also doing an EGR delete, does anyone make the plates to cover the holes left in the plenum?

 

any help would be great

 

czp makes an egr delete kit.

 

But blanking plates can easily be made up yourself either with a steel or aluminium plate.

Deleted the EGR tonight, god what a ball ache getting those pipes out of the way. Glad I have the engine on a stand, would have taken me days if it was in the car..lol