Greedy

I finally have my 5vz all back together and am dropping it back in this week as I have time after work. It is a fully remanufactured long block I got from Oregon Rebuilders.

Is there anything I need to do before starting it up for the first time? I will obviously fill with oil and coolant, double check all connections etc. I searched online and found some info about priming the oil pump (ours is mechanical though so I don't know if we need to), filling the block with distilled water, spraying some oil in the cylinders etc...

Is anything out of the ordinary required?

Thanks!

flatland4runner

I have done a minor pre-lube in the cylinders. Then taken it for a good drive that isn't too high in the RPM's. Then drain/ change the oil, after about 500km. visually inspect oil and check the coolant a couple times during. I have heard of the mineral water thing but never personally tried it. I also usually stop in a parking lot or rest area ( as I do my break in drive on the highway) and just look for leaks and/or signs of blow by. All this is only after letting it run a few minutes in the driveway and looking/listening for vacuum leaks,fuel leaks,blow by, coolant etc and adjusting timing as necessary....probably didn't have to mention that. But I also take it real easy on it and just enjoy the dirty looks and middle fingers from people as they cruise by.

Greedy

Thanks. Whats the best method for a pre-lube in the cylinders? Go through the spark plug holes and spray it in with something? Should I hand crank the motor a few times before using the starter?

flatland4runner

also have these bookmarked take what you will from them:
http://kitcar.automotive.com/73476/0...-in/index.html
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...ak-new-engine/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/n...ne-break-8157/

flatland4runner

yeah I have just used a small amount of oil down the spark plug hole,then a couple hand cranks w/ the ignition disconnected to build pressure and should be good to go

Greedy

Sounds good. I will post up once I get it up and running. Thanks!

97ltd4x4

Pull the EFI fuse and crank it several times to build oil pressure,put fuse back and let her rip.

Greedy

I talked to a shop here and they recommend cranking it over without the plugs in untill the oil pressure builds up, put the plugs back in and start it up.

I got the motor in the truck and all bolted to the transmission last night (which was a pain in the a$$ to get lined up right). Hopefully I will have it running by the weekend.

hector200sx

I would like to see some pics of the motor and turbo setup

Greedy

Here it is before I broke the rod. I am going back to stock for now to break in the new motor and wait untill spring to re-install and re-tune for the FI.

hector200sx

how much boost where you running

Greedy

14lbs

hector200sx

sorry ask so many questions i find your setup very interesting its the only turbod 4runner i have ever seen. how did you tune it?

Greedy

No problem. I am using a MAPECU2 for timing, fuel enrichment, and O2 sensor adjust while in closed loop. For fuel, I am using URD's port fueler which has 6 additional injectors in a sandwich plate between the upper and lower intake plenum. Also, I am using the Innovative LC-1/XD-16 combo to monitor and tune the AFR's.

hector200sx

sounds like it was a lot of work props to you for a unique and very cool setup