Monthly Archives: March 2011

Motor Parts Install Weekend

I got everything on the motor back together at about 6pm last night. I tried to start the car but was having trouble getting the fuel pump to prime so I decided to let it sit over night. It actually started right up this morning.

I replaced the spark plug wires and installed battery hold down this morning. I also got the muffler replaced. The muffler was a complete nightmare. The two bolts that attached the muffler to the mid-pipe were completely rusted on and I had to use a cutoff wheel on them.

I replaced the filters. I figured since I was replacing the injectors it would be a good time to replace the filters. I have one between the tank and the pump and the stock one after the pump.

I need to adjust the idle, mixture, and TPS a little but otherwise it seems to be doing good.

Motor with the upper intake off before everything was cleaned:

More Parts Came in

Current list of parts I have to install:

  • lower intake gasket
  • upper to lower intake gasket
  • actuator gaskets
  • actuator seals
  • thermostat and gasket
  • oil metering pump o-ring
  • gas tank pickup seal
  • gas tank sending unit seal
  • cleaned and tested injectors with new seals (done by WitchHunter)
  • K&N air filter
  • Atkins Designed Six Port Actuator Valve Kit
  • air control valve gasket and check valve
  • battery bracket, bolt and nut
  • exhaust pipe gaskets
  • fuel filters
  • fuel line
  • vacuum line
  • coolant hose

I also have a few used parts:

  • steering wheel with horn button
  • heater vent
  • armrest pad
  • sunroof crank
  • ash tray