Wikedeye's EJ b16 build thread

[wikedeye]

Here is an update...I just bought an engine stand yesterday and I am going to by a hoist tomorrow so I should have the engine out by this weekend. I went through and drained the fluids today and started to pull off some parts to get it ready. There was some water in the oil when I drained it, not much but a little (should I be worried?). I figured I would look in the head to see what she looks like on the inside. Here are some pics.




Here is the chipped and cracked power steering pulley

And the bolt that was holding it in (just one)

This may be a dumb question, but what is this. It looks like a resevoir for coolant , but I am not sure.

[99sidude]

wow that looks nasty as hell! It looks all sludged up by the way everything is stained black. I'd be concerned about water being in the oil. Might as will throw a new head gasket on there while its still easily accessible.

[Luis998]

That looks like some sort of catch can to me, Conan.

[wikedeye]

Thats what I was thinking luis, I just dont really know for sure.

Yeah it is pretty dirty, but I am going to rebuild it anyway so dirt isnt really an issue right now. As for the new gasket, dont worry that is all getting dealt with.

More pics this weekend when I get the engine out.

[wikedeye]

Pulled the engine out today. I am pretty tired, but I will get pics up tomorrow. First time pulling an engine and it went really well. The bitch pin only took 2-3 minutes, and very few cuss words.

[wikedeye]

Well here are some pics of the engine now that it is out. I am pretty proud of myself for successfully pulling my first engine. I threw in some pictures of the clutch and flywheel so everyone can see the shape they are in. Also there is a shot of the exhaust build up, its pretty thick. Now I am going to work on taking it apart. If anyone has any suggestions on how to keep all the bolts and parts organized I would really appreciate it. I am not the most organized person.

[Luis998]

Nice job doing all that for the first time, Conan. I have seen people and I myself have done it as well, put the bolts in zip lock bags and label them that way. Or, you can just pray that the ones you put on top of your coffee table don't spill into the ones that you put in your shoes and the ones on the floor and that you remember where they all belong. I love run-on sentences.

[wikedeye]

I started using the ziplocks...It seems to be the easiest. I guess I could start by cleaning out my garage. That would probably help with the organization.

[brian11to1]

I would suggest since its your first time to organize and label everything. You're going to run into some weird issues along the way but its a fun ride, enjoy!

[wikedeye]

Yea I am just going slow and keeping everything in bags with labels. Its been really interesting so far, and I only see it getting better.

[wikedeye]

Just an update...I have stripped the ek of all the parts that I want to keep or sell. I put the front suspension back on minus the shocks. Rear is still up in the air. I should have the shell towed away by next week which will give me plenty of room to start tearing apart the engine. Things are going a bit faster than I anticipated.

[wikedeye]

Just thought I would share my repainted valve cover with you.

[nplsdvr]

subscribed!! keep going!

seems like a lot of people are painting their valve covers these days - I'm starting to get the itch....

Seeing the wrecked pics then the painted valve cover...it's like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. Beautiful.

[Andrew]

GL on the build!

[wikedeye]

Thanx for the comp. Things are going slow right now thats why the valve cover is the only thing to be updated. I need to get a crank pulley holder so I can finish tearing apart the engine.

[stevennn09]

I just painted them to match the rest until I can find an oem pair. It is pretty hard to find them with manual windows, but you can throw a rock blind folded and hit a set with power windows.

i think u can take the center part of the door panel off where it mounts the window thingyy.

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by wikedeye

I need to get a crank pulley holder so I can finish tearing apart the engine.

Impact gun
Go buy one then return it if you have to.

[wikedeye]

Originally Posted by stevennn09

i think u can take the center part of the door panel off where it mounts the window thingyy.

Good idea...I dont know why I never thought of that. I took the ones I have out and stripped the carpet and painted those. I am so slow sometimes.

Originally Posted by Andrew

Impact gun
Go buy one then return it if you have to.

I dont have a compressor yet either. That is on the list of tools that I will be buying soon. I just havent really needed one yet (until now).

[Korax]

GL with the build. Yay for buying new tools and equipment!, while costly, they are a good investment.

[Andrew]

They have electric impacts from DeWalt at Home Depot / Lowes. forget which ones sells DeWalt tools, but either one will have one. They are VERY torquey too.

[wikedeye]

Really...I would not have thought that an electric impact would do a very good job. I will have to check it out.

[Andrew]

They work amazing

GL man. Keep it up!

[Korax]

The rechargable Power tools are really starting to become worth it, in terms of price and power (to do the job and last). Pretty sure DeWalt is Lowes. I always forget about that stuff too ;x

[wikedeye]

Cool I guess I will go pick one up tomorrow and give it a try.

[stevennn09]

Good idea...I dont know why I never thought of that. I took the ones I have out and stripped the carpet and painted those. I am so slow sometimes.

ha. yeah i tryed painting my door panels and destroyed the driver side one. so im gunn recover the inserts with tweed. i think im getting manual ones though from a local junkyard when i replcace them so i'll be in the same position your in.