rebuilding motor --(kizza)

old forum · hod rodder Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 15499

i am going to strip two gemi g161 motors and put i good 1 together and i got some questions
what gaskets and seals am i gunna need?
do you always have to replace bearings?
i havent got an engine crane or car jacks just car ramps (and big muscles lol)so whats the best way at getting the engine out?
what sort of stuff do i have to disconnect?
should i drain the oil first?
and anything els i should know?
all help is appreciated
thanks
kizza

old forum · hod rodder Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 15499

gaskets and seals = all of them
replace bearings = dont have to but stupid not too.
engine crane = hire one (~$20-30)
stuff to disconnect = heater hoses, wires, engine mounts, tail shaft, gear box x-member (easier if you pull it out with the gear box), take the radiator out to make things easier, exhaust, fuel lines
drain oil = dont have to but will make things a lot less messy
anyting else = its all pretty easy but im not sure why you would need to strip 2 motors unless you have one good head on one and a good block on the other. Unless parts are cracked etc. then you should be able to use every thing you need off just one motor. Just get new timing chain, oil pump, pistons, bearings, rings and you should be fine.

old forum · hod rodder Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 15499

Get a Gregorys workshop manual and hire a workshop crane from your local hire place about $50 for the weekend
- save all the tears.