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 Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: hazy_daze]
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04/18/10 01:46 AM
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Looks like you caught it before it got too bad. Were you losing some coolant?
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: FrankR]
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04/18/10 03:01 AM
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None that I could tell. I replaced the radiator a few months ago and the puke bottle hasn't moved since. And I check all fluids at least once a week, if not every day.
On a somewhat related note, we home-school our 2 sons, aged 10 and 12. We will be taking a field trip to the machine shop on Monday for a guided tour which will include demonstrations of the various equipment in action. I'll be taking pictures for posterity and will share a few here that apply. I'm also dropping off the OE cam seals, dizzy o-ring, and rear cam plugs so that they can be installed while they build the heads. I'll be taking every nut, bolt, and bracket too so they can be tanked and cleaned. That way I'll have uniform purdiness....
Oh yeah, what are ya'll's thoughts on brass vs steel freeze plugs? I have a brass set already, but steel is easy to come by...
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: hazy_daze]
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04/18/10 11:42 AM
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Either one is ok for your engine. I always used brass on raw water cooled marine engines so they wouldn't rust out, but the steel ones last long enough with fresh water mixed with antifreeze. If you want the best, use the brass ones.
After cleaning the block bore, I put a smear of RTV around the edge of the freeze plug before installation. I don't know if it does any good - but like chicken soup, it doesn't hurt anything.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: FrankR]
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04/18/10 12:52 PM
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Lisa makes a meanass home made chicken noodle soup. Next time we come up, I'll have her give your girl the recipe. I'll stick with the brass ones that I already have with an RTV smear...
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: FrankR]
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04/18/10 01:09 PM
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Hi Larry, Quite a task you got there. I see myself on my engine swap project and my wife wearing her white gloves making sure the garage stays up to her standards <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Great job man. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Javy
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: JAVYPRO]
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04/18/10 03:38 PM
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Love this thread. Just gave it a read through from start to now, and it reads like a story. Can't wait for the next chapter! My favorite quote so far? "This ain't my first rodeo fellas."Good stuff fellas. Keep on it, Larry. At the end of this thread, you'll have a an awesome rebuild. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: FrankR]
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04/18/10 05:36 PM
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On feeze plugs I have been using a bit of loctite when I put them in. Same theory as Frank's... It cant hurt.
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: hazy_daze]
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04/19/10 01:28 AM
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On a somewhat related note, we home-school our 2 sons, aged 10 and 12. We will be taking a field trip to the machine shop on Monday for a guided tour which will include demonstrations of the various equipment in action.
I didn't know you guys home school, that's cool! Maybe you guys can use this for your garage too: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af292/bmccaffery/IMG00046-20100418-1239.jpg) I snapped the pic today when I was driving through town.. It's a Rotary Milling machine that was put outside a local machine shop that closed..
1999 Mitsu Montero - Crappy Weather
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
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04/19/10 11:11 AM
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I snapped the pic today when I was driving through town.. It's a Rotary Milling machine that was put outside a local machine shop that closed.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> Just left there?! Man, I'd love to have that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: To rebuild or not to rebuild, that is the question... *PICS*
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
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04/19/10 01:39 PM
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I snapped the pic today when I was driving through town.. It's a Rotary Milling machine that was put outside a local machine shop that closed.. Reuben you do not need that. just make friends with the guys in the engineering department and you will be set. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> Just left there?! Man, I'd love to have that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
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