I just bought this engine. i need to know what old parts from my original engine i should replace to put on the new engine. the timing belt? this is a 1988 3.slow with 200k miles.

 

you will need a gasket set, new timing belt, new serpentine belts, oil filter, and i would go ahead and replace the distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires

 

where did you get that engine? my friend just got one from oregonengines.com and we are currently putting it in. We opted to screw the crossover pipe and put downey headers in. At the same time we put in a centerforce clutch, clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, new iginition parts, air filter, timing belt, water pump. get an entire set of engine gaskets from rock gaskets or another quality brand. good luck bro

 

Thats a new/rebuilt longblock? That's a good price.
don't skimp on the hoses, belts, thermostat and stuff like that.

 

what brand should i use for the rotor, plugs and wires

oh and its not rebuilt its remanufactured

 

i thought they were synoninnoonninnonnyms

 

Here ya go:

This sucked, but I learned A LOT:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/big-engine-problem-5594/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/i-got-my-engine-6970/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...&threadid=8107
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/new-engine-break-8157/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/wooooohoooooo-8764/

 

I like Beck-Arnley(sp) parts because they are most of the time OE; Yeah sure you pay a few $$'s more but it is still cheaper than the stealer and the quality is better than the aftermarket crap.

 

As far as gaskets, if its a long block like pictured. You will only need, oil pan, valve cover, upper & lower intake, and thermostat gaskets. Put a new timing belt on, also new plugs, wires, and cap as said above. The new clutch is a good idea to while your in there. As for the radiator hoses, if there in good condition, I wouldn't worrie. All yeah new belts to.

 

nice compilation oly882!

I like Lee's (firefighter emt) link here....
http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/JULY/techtips.htm

He may have saved me some issues amidst my HG replacement!

Ah owning a 3vze is alot like owning a GMC tyhpoon or cyclone, if you arent an ASE certified mechanic, it soon will make you one! LOL

 

alright i am going to buy new plugs, rotor and cap for sure. this engine came with a lot already, heres some pictuers...





and no the cat did not come with the engine

 

i got this from a company in arizona called Engines Direct. how much did the headers cost you? does anyone have a link to a good source for distributor cap, rotor, and new plugs and wires?

 

Replace all of your fuel injection brass washers too to ensure no gas leaks...and watch out for the cold start injector line coming off of the fuel rail...the old ones tend to be brittle and bust once you get everything hooked up and you get fuel pressure back on it. I also got my injectors ultrasonically cleaned and new grommets for that.

 

where can one get those brass washers? I lost a few of them pulling my fuel rails...


here kitty kitty kitty! lol My cat comes running whenever I do that. (could have something to do with popping the lid to canned cat food whenever I do that too! lol)

 

Get a hold of Phil...I ordered all of mine through him. We discussed the FSM and all of those little washers.

 

bumpin I still have a few in my garage if you need them that bad, I can tell you this they are a rare find, anywhere other than a toyota dealer.