Swap Prep, MOAR PIX! Options

[easternpiro1]

whats up guys, jeez im tired after that fiasco today! had to find a better place to start preppin the 3s (puttin on h2o pump,cam seals etc) and realized how truly heavy that motor is with the AWD on it...

But anywho i had some quick questions before me and my buddy lay hands on it.

as far as taking the tranny off (caldina AWD) is there anything i should be particularly mindful of? or any tricks you all know of? please share!


when i replaced my harmonic balancer before, the motor was IN the car, and loosening it wasnt TOO bad because we used some suggested tricks (like using prybar against the ground while starting car to loosen bolt) But now since the motor is out, will i have any trouble getting the bolt off? we should have some power tools, but i remember it beign a PITA without it.

also does anybody know the torque specs for the harmonic balancer? i couldnt find it after a long search.


feel free to throw in any hints for this prep work!

i'll try to take some pics while we're pokin about with it.

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Feb 21, 2011 - 3:29 PM

[easternpiro1]

also does anybody know the torque specs for the harmonic balancer? i couldnt find it after a long search

I think its around 80ftlb.

Oh, replace your oil pump seal and o-ring.

damn i think i forgot to order that part!

if you've already taken the bolt out once, it shouldnt be to bad this time with an impact wrench.
do whatever maintinence the timing belt side needs while the motor is out, and the rear main seal as well.
i always try and think about how much harder certain things are to do (like the timing belt/water pump stuff) with the motor in the car, and make sure those are all taken care of while the motor is out.
if your not 100% sure about taking things off, just be sure to bag and label anything you remove, and taking pics sometimes helps to refresh your memory when you go to reinstall things.
just take your time, dont rush things.
as a side bonus, anything you clean up, paint, coat or whatever now, will make you 10X happier once its in the car.

thanks guys! as far as the harmonic balancer bolt is concerned, its a different motor, im taking the harmonic balancer from my blown 3s because that one is brand new (i got it from that guy in florida that scammed everyone) and putting it on this one.
i've bought all the goodies from lagos to put on there because i remember how much of a royal presidenital PAIN it is to get that stuff in once motor is in

i do plan to paint my valve cover gasket since im takin that off as well to replace cam seals, just waiting for the gaskets to come in (thanx doc!)

What else should i paint manny? i was thinking about the timing belt cover (since i have an extra one) but that may not come out too well.

will keep ya'll updated!

[mak5603]

i do plan to paint my valve cover gasket

Painted gasket FTW, lol.

For reals though, I will be doing pretty much everything mentioned in this thread myself as my fresh motor is coming in soon. Thanks in advanced eastern and everyone else for the info.