cumbercr

How hard was it to get the tranny bolts out?

qws

It wasn't bad at all. Of course I had the heads off so that helps out!. Used a open end 14mm wrench. Hardess ones to get on are the ones located at 9 and 3 o'clock. There are grounds on the bolt at 7 and the one at 3. This is all facing the back to the front.

Pete K

Remove the torque converter while the motor is out.

WW7

Ed, its also a good idea to replace the front transmission seal anytime the motor is pulled. These have a tendence to leak if you don't .. Easy job , they just tap in,only takes a few minites...WW

Z51L9889

Very nice!

Maybe this will get me motivated to get mine finished (2 years on the engine stand and counting) ....

qws

I'll go pull that today. I have to get a solid support in under the tranny since its still on the floor jack. Wayne I'll also look in my FSM for that seal. I've heard about it and would like to get that done as well.

Here's the video from last night. WARNING its 21 min's long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxCaRc4ebw

ch@0s

Sweeeet!!!
GJ now stick the new one in.

qws

That will be going in this coming weekend. First I'm going to replace the fusible links and install new Russel heat loom on all my wiring harnesses. Then I'm gonna do cleanup and some painting prior to its installation. And of course, I'll post pics along the way..

WW7

Thats a good idea, now is a good time to do these jobs before the motor gets put in. No need to rush.....WW

mackeyred96

cumbercr

Good job. Good video. Hopefully it goes back in as easily.

qws

Today I degreased everything.
I used a degreaser naturally, a paint brush and a tooth brush. I worked it throughout the engine compartment and front suspension. I used a spray bottle of water to rinse. Everything drain to the floor where i had played some cat liter to absord it up.
This blower gun adapter for my compressor was the best tool I used all day.


There is some paint where in the engine compartment as well so I've started sanding everything down to get it ready for some paint.



Everything got cleaned



QA-1 Adjustable shocks have been installed on the front.



The adjustment **** is pretty easy to get to as well. I believe I counted 10 different positions for settings

kenv

Very

desertmike1

X2

Thanks for the pics...

qws

Nice and clean
touched up using Duplicolor low gloss engine paint

nutz4c4

Lookin' good

ch@0s

GJ you engine bay looks pretty good.

nutz4c4

Night and Day difference.... Looks I can wear the white gloves on Sunday...

ch@0s

I can't wear mine the wife washed them with the jeans.

qws

Thanks guys. A lot better than it used to for sure.

Straighten up the loom tonight... should be oil and grease free shortly.
Asked Nuts4C4 to help me out on sunday... looking at dropping that bad boy in there.