pics from VE swap, VTC rebuild, exhuast studs,knock sensor, etc
12-08-2004, 08:17 AM
#1
pics from VE swap, VTC rebuild, exhuast studs,knock sensor, etc
pics from this past weekend when awsm66, portdave and I pulled out dead engine from VE5spd and put in auto motor and rebuilt VTCs, knock sensor, changed exhuast studs, oil pan gasket, both main oil seals, axle seals, and lots of other stuff. Aaron92se and MikeVE/Candiman also made guest appearances.
Most of the pics are from Saturday after we did the VTCs and had already put them back in. Aaron was messing around with one of the old ones and I got a lot of pics of that.
http://community.webshots.com/album/228997037rnrRbN
Most of the pics are from Saturday after we did the VTCs and had already put them back in. Aaron was messing around with one of the old ones and I got a lot of pics of that.
http://community.webshots.com/album/228997037rnrRbN
12-08-2004, 08:51 AM
#3
Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
Was there beer? 
12-08-2004, 09:47 AM
#5
Originally Posted by subs1000w
looks good
thats quite a big project to pull off in a weekend but with a couple VE experts it can be done
thats quite a big project to pull off in a weekend but with a couple VE experts it can be done
and no, I dont drink either so all we had there was water, powerade, and Diet Coke for Michael
12-08-2004, 10:02 AM
#7
Originally Posted by eric93SE
Nice work. Could you imagine how much nissan would have charged............ I'd guess $4500.
12-08-2004, 12:43 PM
#9
Nice work. Did you also swap out the variable intake from the old 5-speed engine?
You guys are well behind Jeff, though
He did all of that same work to my car (minus the VTC replacement) by himself. He replaced the studs, KS, gaskets, hoses, etc., as well as swapping in my VI.
BTW, pinstripes suck. The first owner of my car had the pinstripes professionally painted on and clearcoated over, so I am stuck with them.
You guys are well behind Jeff, though
He did all of that same work to my car (minus the VTC replacement) by himself. He replaced the studs, KS, gaskets, hoses, etc., as well as swapping in my VI.BTW, pinstripes suck. The first owner of my car had the pinstripes professionally painted on and clearcoated over, so I am stuck with them.
12-08-2004, 01:05 PM
#11
Originally Posted by zack342
Awesome job guys. I don't exactly know what you guys did(VTC replacement i guess?) but looks great.
Yeah, I guess we did swap the intake manifold over. I didn't even really think about it before since we had both of them off anyway and it was going into a 5spd car so everything else was all ready for it.
You should have helped poor Jeff. Or at least pay him a lot
12-08-2004, 01:56 PM
#13
exhaust studs and VTCs are two completely separate items
exhuast manifold studs are what holds the exhaust manifold to the sides of the engine. They are weak and tend to break and then the manifold doesn't seal well and you get exhaust leak.
VTCs are inside the engine and are the variable timing system used in the VE engine
exhuast manifold studs are what holds the exhaust manifold to the sides of the engine. They are weak and tend to break and then the manifold doesn't seal well and you get exhaust leak.
VTCs are inside the engine and are the variable timing system used in the VE engine
12-08-2004, 02:00 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by «§»Craig B«§»
exhaust studs and VTCs are two completely separate items
exhuast manifold studs are what holds the exhaust manifold to the sides of the engine. They are weak and tend to break and then the manifold doesn't seal well and you get exhaust leak.
VTCs are inside the engine and are the variable timing system used in the VE engine
exhuast manifold studs are what holds the exhaust manifold to the sides of the engine. They are weak and tend to break and then the manifold doesn't seal well and you get exhaust leak.
VTCs are inside the engine and are the variable timing system used in the VE engine
Also i did the climate control and am working on the hud (had to stop got cold outside). thats what i get for living in ny with no driveway...
12-08-2004, 02:11 PM
#17
Sorry about that, not trying to sound condescending. Just wanted to make sure it was clear what I was trying to explain
good job on the ACC, the HUD should be easy compared to that now
good job on the ACC, the HUD should be easy compared to that now
12-08-2004, 03:22 PM
#18
random answers and thoughts...
* We did take the variable intake off of the broken motor and moved it on to the new one...you didnt think I would do without that feature did you lol. Its working like its supposed to.
* I think Craig, Dave or I could all do this job by ourselves (but Jeff is still the master of the VE engine swap...how many has he done now?)...not that hard but just time consuming. We just didnt have to since we were all available to do it. Plus we wanted to get it done in the short time we were there so I could bring it back and everyone could get back to their normal job.
* we put in a new knock sensor, rebuilt VTCs, new exhaust studs, all new gaskets, new fuel hoses and mostly new vacuum hoses. Plus some other stuff I am probably forgetting lol.
* the pictures of Aaron working on VTCs are of my spare set I had. We had already rebuilt and installed the VTCs but Aaron was a little worried about doing it so I figured I would let him experiment on my spare VTCs so he could see just how easy it really is.
* I have already started taking the pinstripes off
maybe I will finish them up tomorrow.
* this car feels 10 times quicker than my auto and it is bone stock...I forgot how much fun it is to drive a manual.
* If I feel like it I may start putting my suspension, kit and interior in this week...I may wait until I can get some projectors before I do the bmw swap.
* We did take the variable intake off of the broken motor and moved it on to the new one...you didnt think I would do without that feature did you lol. Its working like its supposed to.
* I think Craig, Dave or I could all do this job by ourselves (but Jeff is still the master of the VE engine swap...how many has he done now?)...not that hard but just time consuming. We just didnt have to since we were all available to do it. Plus we wanted to get it done in the short time we were there so I could bring it back and everyone could get back to their normal job.
* we put in a new knock sensor, rebuilt VTCs, new exhaust studs, all new gaskets, new fuel hoses and mostly new vacuum hoses. Plus some other stuff I am probably forgetting lol.
* the pictures of Aaron working on VTCs are of my spare set I had. We had already rebuilt and installed the VTCs but Aaron was a little worried about doing it so I figured I would let him experiment on my spare VTCs so he could see just how easy it really is.
* I have already started taking the pinstripes off
maybe I will finish them up tomorrow.* this car feels 10 times quicker than my auto and it is bone stock...I forgot how much fun it is to drive a manual.
* If I feel like it I may start putting my suspension, kit and interior in this week...I may wait until I can get some projectors before I do the bmw swap.
12-08-2004, 05:00 PM
#20
Here is a pic when it was still connected to my jeep with the tow bar.
it was a little dirty
here is a pic I took today after a quick wash. I didnt wash the wheels since I am going to put my Radius wheels on.
It cleans up pretty nice.
I want to publically thank Dave for his hospitality and not only for the car but for his labor he put into it. Not many people would go out of their way to help a friend out like he did.
I also want to thank Craig for the company on my drive down there and back (to atlanta at least) and also for his hard work while we were working on the car.
These two are really good people and friends and although I have thanked them many times in person and in emails I just figured I would publically do it too. I really wish we were all closer so we could do a lot more stuff together.
I think I am going to go ahead and clean up my carport and get my old parts car out of the yard tomorrow and may start on the SE5 and swapping my stuff over on Friday. I am going to repaint the bumpers and paint the kit before I put it on.
it was a little dirty
here is a pic I took today after a quick wash. I didnt wash the wheels since I am going to put my Radius wheels on.
It cleans up pretty nice.
I want to publically thank Dave for his hospitality and not only for the car but for his labor he put into it. Not many people would go out of their way to help a friend out like he did.
I also want to thank Craig for the company on my drive down there and back (to atlanta at least) and also for his hard work while we were working on the car.
These two are really good people and friends and although I have thanked them many times in person and in emails I just figured I would publically do it too. I really wish we were all closer so we could do a lot more stuff together.
I think I am going to go ahead and clean up my carport and get my old parts car out of the yard tomorrow and may start on the SE5 and swapping my stuff over on Friday. I am going to repaint the bumpers and paint the kit before I put it on.
12-08-2004, 06:25 PM
#22
so where did you guys do this ? in florida ? man my cousin lives down there wish i jad known i would have take a trip with my ve5 and helped out......all well maybe next time a big project comes up......
12-08-2004, 08:32 PM
#25
Originally Posted by GRNMAXDMON
damn u people... for having VE's. lol.
Mike so now that u have this new toy of urs what r doin' with ur multicolored SE on ur sig???
BTW: good job on fixing it guys.
Mike so now that u have this new toy of urs what r doin' with ur multicolored SE on ur sig???
BTW: good job on fixing it guys.
12-08-2004, 08:34 PM
#26
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
so where did you guys do this ? in florida ? man my cousin lives down there wish i jad known i would have take a trip with my ve5 and helped out......all well maybe next time a big project comes up......
at Davids house in Rockledge, FL.
so if anyone ever takes the bumper cover off they will know where all the power comes from.
12-09-2004, 05:20 AM
#29
It was very nice meeting Mike and Craig for the first time. Thanks Dave for the hospitality and the invitation to come check out your operating. I now know how to rebuild VTCs in my sleep.
I now know how to rebuild VTCs in my sleep.
12-09-2004, 12:16 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by awsm66
I am moving all my goodies over to my VE5 and putting the soon to be blue car (its actually only one color now on the exterior) back to stock and sell it. I hope to have it painted soon. Its finished and in primer as it is but I just need to buy the paint to paint it. I hope to do it in the next couple of weeks so I can get it sold.
12-09-2004, 02:18 PM
#34
Originally Posted by alpicone
You took off the bumper to tow it? Why didn't you just use a tow dolly for it?
.1. The tow dolly is an extra 650 lbs.
2. I was pushing it pulling it that far as it was and didnt need the extra weight...the jeep has plenty of power to pull it but the brakes had me worried considering the Maxima actually weighs more than the Jeep.
3. The tow bar was free from a friend and the tow dolly would have cost me money.
4. The tow bar pulled better than the dolly anyway (I have pulled a max with a dolly before).
as far as how much I got it for...thats between me and David but lets just say that I should be able to sell mine for way more and come out very good in the end.
12-09-2004, 02:27 PM
#35
Originally Posted by awsm66
I didnt take the bumper off...I took the bumper cover off and bolted the brackets for the tow bar to the bumper. It only takes me a few minutes to pull a bumper cover. I have done it way too many times .
1. The tow dolly is an extra 650 lbs.
2. I was pushing it pulling it that far as it was and didnt need the extra weight...the jeep has plenty of power to pull it but the brakes had me worried considering the Maxima actually weighs more than the Jeep.
3. The tow bar was free from a friend and the tow dolly would have cost me money.
4. The tow bar pulled better than the dolly anyway (I have pulled a max with a dolly before).
I didnt take the bumper off...I took the bumper cover off and bolted the brackets for the tow bar to the bumper. It only takes me a few minutes to pull a bumper cover. I have done it way too many times.
as far as how much I got it for...thats between me and David but lets just say that I should be able to sell mine for way more and come out very good in the end.
.1. The tow dolly is an extra 650 lbs.
2. I was pushing it pulling it that far as it was and didnt need the extra weight...the jeep has plenty of power to pull it but the brakes had me worried considering the Maxima actually weighs more than the Jeep.
3. The tow bar was free from a friend and the tow dolly would have cost me money.
4. The tow bar pulled better than the dolly anyway (I have pulled a max with a dolly before).
I didnt take the bumper off...I took the bumper cover off and bolted the brackets for the tow bar to the bumper. It only takes me a few minutes to pull a bumper cover. I have done it way too many times
.as far as how much I got it for...thats between me and David but lets just say that I should be able to sell mine for way more and come out very good in the end.
it only takes you a couple minutes to get the cover off, but took us a little longer to get the tow brackets mounted on
another reason that the tow bar is better than a tow dolly is that the two dolly is VERY wide (obviously it has to be wide enough to hold a car on it and then has wheels that stick out past that). So that makes it tougher to drive with especially when there is a lot of traffic on the freeway - like there was for us in some parts.
12-09-2004, 08:20 PM
#36
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I guess since it is a manual than it's not a prob but for an auto the tow bar prob wouldnt be an option, right?
This is good to know since I dont have a tow dolly and my only option is to rent one from U-Haul ($40) and have to wait for them to have one available. But my friend has a tow bar which is free!
This is good to know since I dont have a tow dolly and my only option is to rent one from U-Haul ($40) and have to wait for them to have one available. But my friend has a tow bar which is free!
12-09-2004, 08:27 PM
#37
Craig I have no idea what you are talking about 
It didnt take long to put it on the first time...it was the second time that took a little longer lol...at least I got some new speed holes to show for it.
It would not have been an option on an auto and I would have had to use the dolly. It would burn up the auto transmission.
It didnt take long to put it on the first time...it was the second time that took a little longer lol...at least I got some new speed holes to show for it.
It would not have been an option on an auto and I would have had to use the dolly. It would burn up the auto transmission.
12-10-2004, 06:24 AM
#40
Originally Posted by alpicone
The bumper had hole to attach the tow bar or did you have to drill holes? Also, do you leave the steering column locked or unlocked when you tow it like this?
Leave the steering column unlocked.