my3AWDgst Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Alternator was not working and fans are on at full speed with key on and engine running. I fixed alternator problem,alternator bracket is powder coated and was not providing good ground. On Monday I'll take it to A/C place to have it recharged and start driving it about every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I got check engine light fix today,charged A/C and fixed cooling fans. She drives and runs really good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Last Saturday I replaced the gas tank and filler neck do to leak and holding fuel nozzle while fuling was driving me crazy. All good now no fuel leaks and fuel nozzle is not clicking off any more. I also repaired speedo cable and replace idle control valve. Wagon and Sedan gas tank and filler neck are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 nice! where did you get the extra tank/filler neck? did you obtain it recently or was it in your spares? andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I got it out of old Nick's 91 MI16,I used XU9J4 out of the same car when I did the engine swap. I also have 91 405 Wagon that is parts car so if I need one more in the future I'm covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is the other wagon going to remain a parts car? Any progress on the wheel front? Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 For now yes,my plan is to use EVO 4g63,EVO transmission and 2g DSM rear subframe but that won't happened any time soon. No progress at all,I need to measure few thing for CO's most likely I'll go with 2g DSM up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Grrrrr this sucks big fat D... It looks like it may have head gasket issues,it pushes coolant through over flow weep hole on the hot day when it's not running. To top that off there was some construction work on I 80 and one of the debris cracked my windshield :-(This 405 had a factory option of VIN numbers being engraved on all of the windows so I'm very mad that will go away.However I did file claim with Caltrans so we shell see what will happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 This 405 had a factory option of VIN numbers being engraved on all of the windows so I'm very mad that will go away. when we have the peugeot concours, we'll have to take points off for that. i know a peugeot concours is a long way off, but your cars are almost 100% powder coated so i know they'll still be around. andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well it looks like I had faulty new radiator cap. I did CO2 test in cooling system and it passed,so I replaced thermostat,radiator cap and after that I had no problems. I also did oil change,Mobil 1 was on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Glad to hear it was an easy fix! (Knocks on wood) Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Lifters are noisy on this engine so that's on the list to do as well, I ran sea foam and it made it better but after 3000RPM they are really noisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Radiator was seeping since day one so that got replace today with out removing intake manifold :-) also I replace leaking intank fuel pump housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Last few weeks ago I've noticed really bad oil consumption however engine was running good and strong. Today on my way to work check engine light came on and engine was cutting out,right after that started to make a lot if noise. At that point I knew it was engine failure so I kept driving few yards longer just to get off the Freeway. Long story short this wagon has engine block inspection hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 That sucks Savo! Did you have any idea where the oil was going? Sadly I know exactly what that sound and feeling is like. I had an 86 505 STI 5-sp with a jewel of an XN6 in it. Decided to clean up the engine bay and I used a Moroso valve cover filter for the PCV system just before a trip to Saskatoon in very cold winter temperatures. About an hour into the trip the car was running brilliantly when it sputtered for a split second - looked down at the gauges just in time to see the oll light flicker - and then that sickening clatter of the motor as it starved for oil. I knew as soon as I heard that noise it was done - so I just drove it until it couldn't drive anymore... First and only experience ventilating a block. Turned out that valve cover filter was closed cell foam inside it - you couldn't blow air through the damn thing at all, so the engine blew all the oil out the front slinger seal until oil starvation killed it. Hopefully it's not too much of a set back - and knowing you it'll be running with another detailed motor inside a week! Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I think that rings gave out,perhaps one or two broke which caused high oil consumption,I new it was a ticking bomb waiting to go off :-( Your engine failure sounds just like mine did :-) I got spare engines but unfortunately for me it will be a while before she back on the road. MI16 now needs to be done ASAP and DSM needs some love as well. I'm thinking to have head rebuilded,change piston rings,main and rod bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Long story short this wagon has engine block inspection hole. First and only experience ventilating a block. The first time I ever had the occasion to change an engine, was many many years ago. An old girlfiend was taking friends to the airport in my Toyota. A few miles before she got their the oil pressure light came on. She figured that she would get them to their plane and then look into it. She got another hundred yards before hearing a bang. When I got the engine out I couldn't quite get my head in through the hole in the block to look around, but almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Engine is at machine shop and tomorrow I'll pull out one with the inspection hole. I will have my friend (DSMer) Franky to help out. Bring out Monsters and Pizza :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I sure know how to destroy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Spare engine is at machine shop. I should have some news by friday. I told them to go ahead and just built the head with out calling me,I gave them new valve guides and stem seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 That's awesome Savo... Any special instructions for the block or just refresh? (Rings & seals?) Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 That's awesome Savo... Any special instructions for the block or just refresh? (Rings & seals?) Rabin Spare engine was standard and what appears on first sight in darn good gondition. Machine shop answer will be the key for the build,for sure it's getting valve job,guides,stem seals,resurface and all new seals and gaskets. I would love to use new road and main bearings,hon out cylinders and use new piston rings. Engine bay is cleaned up AGAIN and all other brackets and powder coated parts. So basically I'm just waiting for engine to show up,as soon I receive it back it will run in just a few days. Two weeks after engine failure my DSM has suffered same engine failure as well :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I found head bolts at Spoox Motorsports and I also got coming Tming Belt Water Pump Short Shift Rods Inner Axle Boot Outer Axle Boot P/S Belt Dip Stick Short Heater Hose Right Motor Mount Outer Tie Rod End. Now I'm regretting for not getting K24 on Ebay with all accessories:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Cylinder head is finished with the machine shop no news on bottom end. I also ordered 1g DSM engine roll stop Urethane mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Moooo parts :-)Lower control arm bushings,ball joints,sway bar bushings and links installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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