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 Re: getting ready to swap 3.5 engine, what maintenance should I do?
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
#870087
02/20/08 03:58 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Web Wheeler
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One thing about Advanced Auto & Auto zone alternators: You will get VERY good at replacing that part on your truck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
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Re: getting ready to swap 3.5 engine, what maintenance should I do?
[Re: stony-man]
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02/20/08 04:52 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 457
Mudrunner
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I will say this if no one else has... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> Take off the plenum and every SINGLE one of those little butterfly valve "plates" and just put them back on with RED LOCTITE !!! Otherwise, you're gonna be (I'd bet good money on it) sucking one of them in at a later time due to a few tiny, $ .10 bolts loosening on you <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> And then it's a head / valve job <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> Jason
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Re: getting ready to swap 3.5 engine, what maintenance should I do?
[Re: monte]
#870089
02/20/08 09:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,511
Body Damage is Cool
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On that same subject, you should check to see if there's any play in the end of the variable intake butterfly shaft before you dive into your project. If there's any slop, the bushings that support the shaft are worn & you'll soon have a significant vacuum leak if there isn't one already. The movement in the shaft contributes to the butterfly plates coming loose. Plan on replacing your lower intake manifold if that shaft is moving at all.
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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Re: getting ready to swap 3.5 engine, what maintenance should I do?
[Re: ryany]
#870090
02/22/08 02:20 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 50
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Just from what I've seen so far- Change valve cover gaskets, spark plug tube seals, If valve cover areas are clean of oil residue no need to do cam/crank seals(look in filler neck), cut timing belt cover around crank so harmonic balancer removal not required next time.Lube all wiring connectors.Check plug boots, change wires. Remove butterflies- plug with 5/8 frost plug. Keep actuator in place for computer. Plug egr and add resistor.Wet and dry compression check.Good Luck
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Re: getting ready to swap 3.5 engine, what maintenance should I do?
[Re: exp500]
#870091
02/22/08 06:43 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 155
Wheeler
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Since you're replacing the timing belt... http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...&sb=5&o=&fpart=1<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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95 Montero SR - 207k miles, rebuilt @ 146k
Stock. Longview, Texas
Ithaca, NY for the summer of 08.
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