I have finally finished my 99 VDP. I put the finishing touches on it last week. Filled it with all the essential fluids, I turned it over several times with the fuel injection relay and fuel pump relay disconnected and it sounded very good. I was able to clear almost all the codes with my scan tool. I then put the relays back in it and turned it over again. It took a couple tries until the fuel got up to the front. But once it had fuel it purred to life. The engine sounds very good. I had to go get a new coolant level sensor and that took care of the last lingering code I had left. Now the only other problem I have is a couple of minor oil leaks at the valve cover. It is leaking right where the timing chain cover meets the head. I am guessing that I did not get enough sealant there at this point when I put the valve covers on. If anyone has any suggestions on a good method to get a real good seal I would be grateful. I really do not want to have to keep taking the valve covers off and on. I was thinking that there may be a crack in the valve cover, I am going to take a good look at it next time I have it off. Other than that, that car is running great and I am loving driving it again. It was definitely worth the hard work of replacing the engine to put this baby back on the road again.

 

Sweet! Congrats on getting her back up.

(Looks like mine....only longer...newer..)

 

congratulations on getting her back up, looks good

 

Nice job, happy safe driving