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Junkyard IACV (LEFT) - Original IACV I cleaned (RIGHT) Both worked, so used little brass (?) cap to replace my missing one & kept rest of part as spare
Junkyard IACV (LEFT) - Original IACV I cleaned (RIGHT) Both worked, so used little brass (?) cap to replace my missing one & kept rest of part as spare
0 2015/03/21 09:21:27
Top View - Everything done & back together!
Top View - Everything done & back together!
0 2015/03/21 09:21:27
Bottom View - Everything done & back together!
Bottom View - Everything done & back together!
0 2015/03/21 09:21:27
Me putting it all back together
Me putting it all back together
0 2015/03/21 09:28:43
TC COVER ... BACK ON!
TC COVER ... BACK ON!
0 2015/03/21 09:28:43
Ultra Grey Fun ... taken by my proud man
Ultra Grey Fun ... taken by my proud man
0 2015/03/21 09:28:43
Everything back in & cleaned, ready for cover
Everything back in & cleaned, ready for cover
0 2015/03/21 09:31:50
New Water Pump
New Water Pump
0 2015/03/21 09:31:50
Can't believe I wasn't having problems with this original water pump!
Can't believe I wasn't having problems with this original water pump!
0 2015/03/21 09:31:50
Water Pump Orifice - glad I caught this before it was too late
Water Pump Orifice - glad I caught this before it was too late
0 2015/03/21 09:35:52
Inspected Guides, Chain - everything varnished but good - cleaned original Tensioner & replaced
Inspected Guides, Chain - everything varnished but good - cleaned original Tensioner & replaced
0 2015/03/21 09:35:52
Changed the burnt out CEL bulb while waiting for parts to arrive ...
Changed the burnt out CEL bulb while waiting for parts to arrive ...
0 2015/03/21 09:35:52
Clean & ready for reassembly
Clean & ready for reassembly
0 2015/03/21 09:40:17
Sludge removal, sensor cleaning, etc.
Sludge removal, sensor cleaning, etc.
0 2015/03/21 09:40:17
Lower Oil Pan, CKPS & TC Cover removed - time for more cleaning
Lower Oil Pan, CKPS & TC Cover removed - time for more cleaning
0 2015/03/21 09:40:17
Heavy varnish & old sealant on TC Cover - Crankshaft Seal & Upper Oil Pan Front Seal FAIL
Heavy varnish & old sealant on TC Cover - Crankshaft Seal & Upper Oil Pan Front Seal FAIL
0 2015/03/21 09:44:22
Before & after, interior Outer TC Cover
Before & after, interior Outer TC Cover
0 2015/03/21 09:44:22
Before & after, exterior Outer TC Cover
Before & after, exterior Outer TC Cover
0 2015/03/21 09:44:22
Varnish inside TC Case
Varnish inside TC Case
0 2015/03/21 09:47:52
TC Cover ... OFF!
TC Cover ... OFF!
0 2015/03/21 09:47:52
Oil leak source or runoff from CPS O-Ring leak? Just above Condenser Bracket, behind Alternator Mount
Oil leak source or runoff from CPS O-Ring leak? Just above Condenser Bracket, behind Alternator Mount
0 2015/03/21 09:47:52
Oil leaks are messy - looking up from Condenser position toward Alternator Mount & Thermostat Port
Oil leaks are messy - looking up from Condenser position toward Alternator Mount & Thermostat Port
0 2015/03/21 09:51:36
Varnish & selant residue - Upper Oil Pan
Varnish & selant residue - Upper Oil Pan
0 2015/03/21 09:51:36
Top down view of oil leak mess with Condenser & Alternator removed
Top down view of oil leak mess with Condenser & Alternator removed
0 2015/03/21 09:51:36
Props to the boyfriend - end result of homemade repair for rusted out Radiator Core Support - SOLID.
Props to the boyfriend - end result of homemade repair for rusted out Radiator Core Support - SOLID.
0 2015/03/21 09:54:54
Fit & bolted in steel bar with some rubber gasket material in lieu of bushings, original bolt holes
Fit & bolted in steel bar with some rubber gasket material in lieu of bushings, original bolt holes
0 2015/03/21 09:54:54
No choice but to cut out old bolts & bushings to make bolt holes available for "the fix"
No choice but to cut out old bolts & bushings to make bolt holes available for "the fix"
0 2015/03/21 09:54:54
All the crap that got replaced top-end
All the crap that got replaced top-end
0 2015/03/21 10:00:31
Everything top-end cleaned & replaced
Everything top-end cleaned & replaced
0 2015/03/21 10:00:31
Most sludge wiped off - oil like mud
Most sludge wiped off - oil like mud
0 2015/03/21 10:00:31
Oil leak nightmare
Oil leak nightmare
0 2015/03/21 10:06:25
Me putting UIM back on
Me putting UIM back on
0 2015/03/21 10:06:25
Spark Plugs, Valve Covers & Gaskets - done!
Spark Plugs, Valve Covers & Gaskets - done!
0 2015/03/21 10:06:25
Front VC replaced with new Gasket, Tube Seals & Grommets
Front VC replaced with new Gasket, Tube Seals & Grommets
0 2015/03/21 10:18:55
Front VC - mating surfaces clean
Front VC - mating surfaces clean
0 2015/03/21 10:18:55
Varnish & fused Plug Tube Seals inside Front Valve Cover
Varnish & fused Plug Tube Seals inside Front Valve Cover
0 2015/03/21 10:18:55
Before & after cleaning - Front Valve Cover
Before & after cleaning - Front Valve Cover
0 2015/03/21 10:22:05
Gasket Fail Sludge before cleaning Front VC mating surfaces
Gasket Fail Sludge before cleaning Front VC mating surfaces
0 2015/03/21 10:22:05
Original Gasket seepage on Front VC with cover plate off
Original Gasket seepage on Front VC with cover plate off
0 2015/03/21 10:22:05
Rear Valve Cover with new Gasket, Tube Seals & Grommets
Rear Valve Cover with new Gasket, Tube Seals & Grommets
0 2015/03/21 10:25:03