- Tue May 01, 2007 2:53 pm
#7049
The time is getting closer... I want to be sure I do everything right the first time.
I've read some things over time and put together a list of things to do:
Double check all connections & grounds (valve cover, thermostat, transmission)
Tighten Timing Belt Tensioner
Torque crank pulley (with woodruff key installed)
Add fluids (oil, tranny fluid, coolant, clutch, brake, and bleed if needed)
Remove spark plugs (to relieve compression) and crank engine by hand to lubricate engine and force air bubbles out of oil journals
Tighten spark plugs, Turn key to on position 20 times, priming the fuel pump. (to get fuel in the empty lines- avoid a dry/lean start)
Start car, let idle.
Adjust Fuel pressure to 42 psi.
check for any signs of vacuum leaks
Remove radiator cap and check for bubbles in the coolant system (as engine vibrates, coolant settles into air pockets)
after 10 minutes of idling, shut car off and change oil filter and oil.
Assuming your ecu isn't throwing any codes, take it easy and start breaking in the motor.
Sounds pretty straight forward... what do you all think? Is there something important I'm missing from this list? I'm going to print this out in a couple weeks and have it in front of me when I do this.
One thing I'm unsure of with the coolant... do I just fill the radiator, and will it will go into the block after I start the car? Or should I get a funnel and pour it into the block somehow through one of the hose openings?
Right now the motor is completely dry.
I've read some things over time and put together a list of things to do:
Double check all connections & grounds (valve cover, thermostat, transmission)
Tighten Timing Belt Tensioner
Torque crank pulley (with woodruff key installed)
Add fluids (oil, tranny fluid, coolant, clutch, brake, and bleed if needed)
Remove spark plugs (to relieve compression) and crank engine by hand to lubricate engine and force air bubbles out of oil journals
Tighten spark plugs, Turn key to on position 20 times, priming the fuel pump. (to get fuel in the empty lines- avoid a dry/lean start)
Start car, let idle.
Adjust Fuel pressure to 42 psi.
check for any signs of vacuum leaks
Remove radiator cap and check for bubbles in the coolant system (as engine vibrates, coolant settles into air pockets)
after 10 minutes of idling, shut car off and change oil filter and oil.
Assuming your ecu isn't throwing any codes, take it easy and start breaking in the motor.
Sounds pretty straight forward... what do you all think? Is there something important I'm missing from this list? I'm going to print this out in a couple weeks and have it in front of me when I do this.
One thing I'm unsure of with the coolant... do I just fill the radiator, and will it will go into the block after I start the car? Or should I get a funnel and pour it into the block somehow through one of the hose openings?
Right now the motor is completely dry.
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My 1992 SOHC Turbo Hatch
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My 1992 SOHC Turbo Hatch
My Youtube Channel: 6th Gear Garage