A Different Sort of Build Thread

Today I got some more prep work done on the engine. First things first was to port the intake a little more, then clean it, and install the fuel rails and injectors. I'm still on this painting kick, so I painted some more brackets so they match the other paint work I've done so far.



At this point, I'm feeling like the engine is begging me to get it installed already.

No, those are not my valve covers. Mine need to be picked up from the powder coater, which should happen any day now. After a little bit of discussion tonight, it looks like the engine may go in the car Friday instead of Saturday. I'm all for that. :woot:
I just thought these two shots were cool.

 
Today, I got the engine off of the dyno cart and onto an engine stand so that I could finish getting brackets and accessories installed. I also repaired the starter.
New pinion:

Old busted sitting next to the new stuffs:

I also checked to make sure I had my new cables just right. Turns out I wrapped one wire wrong, so I fixed that (sorry you can't see that in the photos).

My freshly powder coated valve covers should be in tomorrow. I will also get the ends finished up on the battery cables. The final step for tomorrow is to load the engine in to my Jimmy. Yes, my friends I'm almost done!
 
Well the valve covers were delivered today, and boy do they look good.


I forgot to get photos of the completed battery cables. I'm too excited. Tomorrow the engine will be loaded into my truck and I'll make the trip to where the car is and then the real fun will begin.
Winter looks like it's going to deal another round of nasty weather this weekend, so I have no idea when I'll get the car on the chassis dyno. Hopefully that will happen sometime next week.
 
Well ladies and gents, it's almost time to mate the engine with the rest of the car. I took a few more shots of the engine before I pulled it off of the engine stand and loaded it into my truck.


I really like how well the valve covers turned out.



I had to stop and lament a bit about this next photo. Looking back, there are only a few subtle visual differences between the way the engine looked in October and the way it looks now. Well externally that is.

I know a lot of work went into getting ready to go back into my truck so it could be transported, but you can't see much of it.
In less than twelve hours from this post, I will start the fun and arduous task of mating the engine with the rest of the car. I hope I haven't forgotten anything other than a clutch alignment tool, star washers, and about 4 gallons of diesel fuel (for the heater). LOL
 
Excellent choice Hic, and that is just for those of us following this thread. I can only imagine how excited and nervous you must be about now Shauna! You've done an excellent job and put in a lot of work and care. I can't wait for you to drop that bitch in the car and fire it up. Job well done so far!
 
The clutch and input shaft fought me tooth and nail today. Yes, I used a clutch alignment tool, but for some reason the engine and trans hated each other. I also had a bitch of a time getting the clutch to bleed, but eventually it did.
I also had to make one run to the parts store, which is to be expected. I had to pack up shortly after I took these photos:


Forecasters are calling for ice, sleet, and snow over night tonight. :( Hopefully this storm won't be as bad as they are saying. Ughhh. I am sick of winter.
 
You try putting a breaker bar on the crank bolt and wiggling it to get the splines to match up? I've spent inordinate amounts of time both separating the engine and joining the engine with the trans on my Subaru, but I'm not the brightest bulb in the shed.

Very nice to see the engine back where it's supposed to be :)
 
I have to buy a 12 point socket that will fit my new balancer boot. With a lot of cursing, wiggling, brute force, and a cookies and cream shake, it all worked out.
 
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