Engine swap checklist
#1
Engine swap checklist
Just looking for some input here. I am swaping the engine in my 92 SE. I just ordered the engine online and it should be here with in two weeks. I am wondering what I should replace before the engine goes in the car. As of right now these are the parts I am planning on replacing.
-Drive belts
-Plugs
-water pump
-oil pan gasket
-valve cover gaskets
Any other suggestions?
Also how much and what type of fluid does the manual tranny hold for this year? I want to go ahead and order that as well. Thanks.
-Drive belts
-Plugs
-water pump
-oil pan gasket
-valve cover gaskets
Any other suggestions?
Also how much and what type of fluid does the manual tranny hold for this year? I want to go ahead and order that as well. Thanks.
Last edited by cardana24; 10-24-2008 at 07:34 AM.
#2
Just looking for some input here. I am swaping the engine in my 92 SE. I just ordered the engine online and it should be here with in two weeks. I am wondering what I should replace before the engine goes in the car. As of right now these are the parts I am planning on replacing.
-Drive belts
-Plugs
-water pump
-oil pan gasket
-valve cover gaskets
Any other suggestions?
-Drive belts
-Plugs
-water pump
-oil pan gasket
-valve cover gaskets
Any other suggestions?
#3
well... if you are comfortable taking the timing chains off you may want to do frontmain/cam/rearmain seals. the timing components should be ok... as for sensors and crap if you don't trust the ones on the replacement engine you can use the ones off your car now... may want to go ahead and replace the rubber fuel lines on the rail and stuff.. they tend to leak with age.
#4
I would rather not take the timing stuff loose. That is one main reason why I am swaping the engine rather than fixing/trying to fix the one I have. How about the rear main seal, is that just behind the flywheel in these engines and can it be replaced from the outside?
also, get new half-moon seals for the oilpan. they are the end-seals.
#7
#8
#9
While you have the new engine out, remove the exhaust manifolds, remove the studs (hopefully none have already broken, if they have then drill and extract), then install new studs.
This is to prevent the assured future breaking of the factory studs, because the ones Nissan will sell you now are better.
#10
What? No.
While you have the new engine out, remove the exhaust manifolds, remove the studs (hopefully none have already broken, if they have then drill and extract), then install new studs.
This is to prevent the assured future breaking of the factory studs, because the ones Nissan will sell you now are better.
While you have the new engine out, remove the exhaust manifolds, remove the studs (hopefully none have already broken, if they have then drill and extract), then install new studs.
This is to prevent the assured future breaking of the factory studs, because the ones Nissan will sell you now are better.
#11
also I should mention that the engine is a JDM engine, what sensors need to be changed? I think that's what I was told was the only difference.
I am also going to change the clutch while I am in there. Any recomendations under $300? I do not plan to boost this car but it will have have a few bolt ons. How is the OEM clutch? I know I put a fifth gen clutch in my 4th gen and I am very happy with that clutch. Is there a similar option for the VE?
I am also going to change the clutch while I am in there. Any recomendations under $300? I do not plan to boost this car but it will have have a few bolt ons. How is the OEM clutch? I know I put a fifth gen clutch in my 4th gen and I am very happy with that clutch. Is there a similar option for the VE?
#12
Yeah, I guess what I was getting at is if I cannot drill out a broken one then I would have to take the heads off and take them to a shop to have them drilled out. The only reason I am mentioning this is because I did this on my chevy engine I just put into my jeep. I broke a bolt out in on of the studs, and the metal in the bolt out was burning all of my drill bits so I had to take it to a shop for them to get it out.
#14
#15
#16
You don't have to remove any of that stuff to replace the front main oil seal, or cam seals
The front main is as easy as popping off the bottom pulley, pull the old seal out with a seal removal tool(pick), or screwdriver, pop the new seal in, replace pulley.
#17
wait... how do you get the seals in and out with the timing stuff in place? i know you have pictures of this stuff haha. cuz for sure on a VG you have to take the crank pulley and crank sprocket off, and you have to take the cam sprockets off to get the cam seals in.
#18
wait... how do you get the seals in and out with the timing stuff in place? i know you have pictures of this stuff haha. cuz for sure on a VG you have to take the crank pulley and crank sprocket off, and you have to take the cam sprockets off to get the cam seals in.
#20
yea... i peeked in the FSM and saw that a little bit after i posted. it dawned on me that the chain needed to be oiled too...
#21
revert back to the thread Jeff linked previously. Also do a search for threads started by a guy named spipedong90
NEED to replace or swap:
Coolant Temp Sensor
Water Pump
Cam Sensor
I would highly recommend replacing the following:
manifold studs
front and rear seals
all belts and hoses
If you have a manual transmission, I would also recommend you swap over your variable intake. Almost all JDM engines are ATs. You will likely have to swap over your IACV, too. I guess they are different from AT to MT.
While you have the upper intake off, I would suggest replacing the KS and KS harness, as well.
Think of everything that is hard to replace with the tight spaces of the engine compartment. Then, think of how much easier it is to do with the engine outside of that compartment.
NEED to replace or swap:
Coolant Temp Sensor
Water Pump
Cam Sensor
I would highly recommend replacing the following:
manifold studs
front and rear seals
all belts and hoses
If you have a manual transmission, I would also recommend you swap over your variable intake. Almost all JDM engines are ATs. You will likely have to swap over your IACV, too. I guess they are different from AT to MT.
While you have the upper intake off, I would suggest replacing the KS and KS harness, as well.
Think of everything that is hard to replace with the tight spaces of the engine compartment. Then, think of how much easier it is to do with the engine outside of that compartment.
#22
M8X45 SOCKET SET SCREW COARSE THREAD - BLACK ALLOY STEEL - 12.1 Hardness. You need 12 of those - and of course 12 M8 Hex Nut Coarse Thread, plus 12 M8 washers, plus the 2 gaskets.
The socket set screws are studs but have a built in female hex socket so in case you have to remove them in a few years, it should be easier. Any industrial supplier should have them. (They also come in stainless steel for higher price)
I used these when I replaced my exhaust system - and their easy to work with.
#23
Found my list that I used for Chris' swap. I swapped the KS too. Thus the need to take the upper/lower intake manifold off
Parts needed for the swap
2 Throttle body gasket 16175-53J00
3 Intake plenum gasket PN 14032-97E00
4 (2) Intake manifold gaskets PN 14035-97E00
5 Liquid gasket Nissan high temp
6 4 quarts of oil Castrol GTX
7 Toyota oil filter 90915-YZZA2
8 Antifreeze
9 exhaust manifold gaskets (2) 14036-97E05
10 exahust manifold studs 14065-V5004
11 exahust manifold studs 14065-w4800
12 nuts 14039-w1500
13 lock washers 14037-F6610
14 Front seal 13510-97E10
15 rear main seal
16 tranny seals( 2)
38342-81X01 / 38342-51E00
17 2 new exhaust donuts 20691-8500
18 new power steering fluid
19 new upper/lower radiator hoses
20 new SKS throw out bearing
21 new thermostat (Napa)
22 water pump replacement (1 hr)
23 ks replacement (4 hrs)
incl-upper/lower manifold replcement/gaskets and install of 5-sp manifold install.
24 clutch/flywheel replacement (2 hr)
remove auto shim/clean clutch/disc
25 tranny removal/install (6 hrs)
clean bellhousing/add longer bolts/drain-fill amsoil
26 accessory removals/install (6 hrs)
ps/alt/ac/belts/adjustment/wiring harness/all contacts got dielectric grease added
26 engine removal/install (8 hrs)
27 remove/install new exh manifold studs(2 hrs)
Parts needed for the swap
2 Throttle body gasket 16175-53J00
3 Intake plenum gasket PN 14032-97E00
4 (2) Intake manifold gaskets PN 14035-97E00
5 Liquid gasket Nissan high temp
6 4 quarts of oil Castrol GTX
7 Toyota oil filter 90915-YZZA2
8 Antifreeze
9 exhaust manifold gaskets (2) 14036-97E05
10 exahust manifold studs 14065-V5004
11 exahust manifold studs 14065-w4800
12 nuts 14039-w1500
13 lock washers 14037-F6610
14 Front seal 13510-97E10
15 rear main seal
16 tranny seals( 2)
38342-81X01 / 38342-51E00
17 2 new exhaust donuts 20691-8500
18 new power steering fluid
19 new upper/lower radiator hoses
20 new SKS throw out bearing
21 new thermostat (Napa)
22 water pump replacement (1 hr)
23 ks replacement (4 hrs)
incl-upper/lower manifold replcement/gaskets and install of 5-sp manifold install.
24 clutch/flywheel replacement (2 hr)
remove auto shim/clean clutch/disc
25 tranny removal/install (6 hrs)
clean bellhousing/add longer bolts/drain-fill amsoil
26 accessory removals/install (6 hrs)
ps/alt/ac/belts/adjustment/wiring harness/all contacts got dielectric grease added
26 engine removal/install (8 hrs)
27 remove/install new exh manifold studs(2 hrs)
#24
okay, I have ordered some parts and I have a few questions.
What weight of transmission fuid do these trannys call for?
I would still like some opinions on clutch options. I can get all new nissan parts for ~250.
As for intake gaskets....which ones do I need? I have NWP spacers that I will be putting in when the engine goes in...for some reason I feel like you are not supposed to use gaskets with this set up.
What weight of transmission fuid do these trannys call for?
I would still like some opinions on clutch options. I can get all new nissan parts for ~250.
As for intake gaskets....which ones do I need? I have NWP spacers that I will be putting in when the engine goes in...for some reason I feel like you are not supposed to use gaskets with this set up.
#25
okay, I have ordered some parts and I have a few questions.
What weight of transmission fluid do these trannys call for?
I would still like some opinions on clutch options. I can get all new nissan parts for ~250.
As for intake gaskets....which ones do I need? I have NWP spacers that I will be putting in when the engine goes in...for some reason I feel like you are not supposed to use gaskets with this set up.
What weight of transmission fluid do these trannys call for?
I would still like some opinions on clutch options. I can get all new nissan parts for ~250.
As for intake gaskets....which ones do I need? I have NWP spacers that I will be putting in when the engine goes in...for some reason I feel like you are not supposed to use gaskets with this set up.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...p?categoryID=7
Clutch: Exedy stage 1 is a good choice, ACT clutches are good also. Of course a geniune nissan clutch kit would be nice also.
The nwp spacers use silicone sealant, no gaskets.
#26
IIRC the fsm gear oil weight is 85-90 gl-4 but i would recommend using redline mt-90, due to finding gl-4 specific gear oils on the parts store shelves is just about impossible now.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...p?categoryID=7
Clutch: Exedy stage 1 is a good choice, ACT clutches are good also. Of course a geniune nissan clutch kit would be nice also.
The nwp spacers use silicone sealant, no gaskets.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...p?categoryID=7
Clutch: Exedy stage 1 is a good choice, ACT clutches are good also. Of course a geniune nissan clutch kit would be nice also.
The nwp spacers use silicone sealant, no gaskets.
As for the clutches I know what brands are good I was more looking for experience.
#27
Capacity= 4 1/2 quarts
As for the clutches I know what brands are good I was more looking for experience.
The choices i listed are from the experiences of many reliable members of this forum over the years. search will reveal the same answers.
#28
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (29)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Middleboro/Carver, Ma
Posts: 4,572
okay, I have ordered some parts and I have a few questions.
What weight of transmission fuid do these trannys call for?
I would still like some opinions on clutch options. I can get all new nissan parts for ~250.
As for intake gaskets....which ones do I need? I have NWP spacers that I will be putting in when the engine goes in...for some reason I feel like you are not supposed to use gaskets with this set up.
What weight of transmission fuid do these trannys call for?
I would still like some opinions on clutch options. I can get all new nissan parts for ~250.
As for intake gaskets....which ones do I need? I have NWP spacers that I will be putting in when the engine goes in...for some reason I feel like you are not supposed to use gaskets with this set up.
You are correct on the gaskets.
Are VE clutches different? I was always under the impression that all 86-01's were the same which opens up the option listed in your first post.
#29
#30
I have also ordered Amsoil from talking horse.
I ordered a y pipe yesterday from Warpspeed.
I should be about set, I am just waiting for the engine to ship. I will probably try to pull the stock engine next week after work.
#31
Another tip - you may want to take the time in advance to paint your Y-pipe. I bought Rustoleum High Temp (Black) industrial paint, and it's stayed on nicely after install. In fact, it looks like it baked into the metal after a month.
Lightly sand off any metal bits, Wipe it down with Methanol first, with a rag and nitrile gloves, let dry, then spray paint many light coats over a few days.
Lightly sand off any metal bits, Wipe it down with Methanol first, with a rag and nitrile gloves, let dry, then spray paint many light coats over a few days.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
derekinthez
7th Generation Classifieds (2009-2015)
2
11-13-2022 04:00 PM
fastcarny
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
10-06-2015 10:42 AM