yep, pedestal (I'm talking about the block holding the sender/sensor, so remove banjo, then 2 bolts) in vise, wrench on the nuts and out. I replaced all the copper washers on the banjos. The ones behind the heads are zero laughs.

 

ok thanks

 

Still alive. Got home last week and spent a week getting caught up on honey do list.

Starting to get back into the car. Still just wiping all the build up of oil. Hopefully start putting some things back together before I forget how it all was lol.

I've decided I'm gonna leave the a/c in place and once I get the car running I'll tackle it. It's kinda works and ya it's in the way but it doesn't effect anything so I'll work around it.

 

So I was reading one of the pdfs and it suggested to take the top plate of the V out to reseal it. I have removed everything from the V now except the a/c compressor which is attached to the V by 2 bolts and a bracket.

Should I remove it while I'm there?

Whats exposed if I do?

I'm unsure if it leaks oil just because it has over 30 years off grim built up in the V so can't tell in that area.

 

Leave it alone. Just clean the V with white spirit/brake cleaner etc, replace the oil pressure senders, do the cam covers, all will be well.

 

ok thanks. Got 1/2 cleaned now onto the other half.

system.just using wd40 decreased first. It's the bio friendly one so not super strong. Just to get the main stuff then I'll give it a once over with better stuff once I'm ready to start reinstalling.

But just doing that the engine already looks better. it's exciting.

 

Well I've gotten most of the 30 years of crud build up out of the V.



So now it's time to start on removing the valve covers.
after I remove them I'll give them a good cleaning and repaint. Then all that's left to remove is the dizzy cap and spark plugs and then I can start putting this beast back together. Hopefully I didn't forget how lol.


Forgot to mention also changed the rear brakes on a 2016 Mercedes gle350D this morning for a nieghbour. Didn't know they didn't have stud on the wheels (lugs/studs are all one piece) makes it a pain putting wheel back on lol.

Oh well.made 100 bucks and a 30 pack of bud lol.

 

Nice work, Rescue. Cleaning the V was by far the worst job I had to do on my rebuild.

 

Rescue - ever come to NZ - i have a small job to keep you occupied for a week.
Will provide a pillow and meal...

But what a job looks great, really enjoying your rebuild, you might even be quicker than a week after this practice...
keep the updates coming!

 

Yes I thought the rear end was worse but this has now taken the spot. Just so many nook and crannies.

At one point I contemplated hold my 3 year old by his feet and dangle him over it so he could get his tiny hands....but the wife stopped me lol

 

Would love to visit. Always wanted to go there.

 

Mineral spirits/thinner and a good long bristled paint brush,,, then some good warm water and strong soap... Plugs in, duct tape over intakes. Rip and roar... That's just me...

I'd removed the AC unit for this stage of things and glad I did. Jus say'n...

 

I removed the 4 mounting bolts for the a/c today. To make it easier to get the front 2 plugs out. So little more cleaned now lol

 

Plugs out, dizzy cap off

Plus we're gapped at .035. NGKs

 

Rescue
Plugs should be 25 thou, not 35. Plus they look like a new set is a good idea. That rotor looks horrible, so new one there too. If it were me, new cap too!

 

If its coming off the engine it's being replaced with new. Im glad I just bought everything new just in case.

Even though the blue cap would match the new blue plug wires.

 

​​​​​​It's ALLLLLL good, but you're getting into the good stuff now. I likes the engine work... Electrical,,, haha, I need my head checked - but I'm learning to feel much more comfortable with engine and mechanicals...

Good stuff Man!

 

Same. I so use to 4 bangers and v8s this is different but fun.

 

Today's progress

All new plugs gapped to .025 and put in, oil sensors pedestal cleaned, new oil pressure switch and new oil warning light switch installed, new dizzy rotor installed.

Had to order new copper washers for the banjo bolt. Should be here tomorrow.

Work tomorrow but then should be off rest of week due to getting 2nd covid vaccine shot then being grounded.

 

Finally got the value covers off.

Someone suggested I should measure the clearances. But not sure were. under the tappets? Idk

Also I think I remember reading somewhere about replacing the cover bolts with longer Allen heads? But can't find that info.

this is as far down as I'm going.