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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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i should have taken more, but oh well

Starting the tear down, so far I have removed radiator, water pump, under drive pully, and timing cover; the timing chain sprocket is removed and the chain is drooping down:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0128ii.jpg

These are the stock springs, valve covers removed, along with the pushrods and rockers:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0134tk.jpg

These are the stock rockers, pushrods, rocker pedistal, and timing chain sprocket:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0140fg.jpg

This is my new cam, in its condom:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0158te.jpg

My new replacment valve springs, there amazingly good:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0167hh.jpg
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0172lc.jpg

My car, all jacked up and being worked on:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0187dl.jpg

Me, standing inside my engine bay, working on my car:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0192to.jpg

The first spring I put in, compareing new to old:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0255ms.jpg

The whole passenger side is done:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0260xx.jpg

Rockers put back in, along with new pushrods:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0275dl.jpg

I found a little buggy L
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0293gx.jpg

Nice rocker shot :
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0320th.jpg

New double chain timing chain:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0330kq.jpg

Put it all back together:
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0344fl.jpg

Done!
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0393ax.jpg

My puppy :
http://img27.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img27...ycar0408lo.jpg
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Very nice pics, those look like PRC gold springs ???
Which valve spring tool did you use?
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ya those are prc, and i actually used the crappy autozone tool, i'll post up a pic in a few.
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Yup, nice pics!! How long did it take you??
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Nice pics for some one to look at for help
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Now here's a guy that likes to take extra precautions with celophane over the throttlebody and wrags between the pan and block. I use the wrags, but never seen the saran wrap over the throttlebody. I guess you can never be too careful. Are you going to upgrade the rockers? Did you have any trouble getting the oil pump pickup tube into the oil pump input port after you installed the double chain? A lot of people have difficulty with this step. That where those wrags you put down there sometimes come in handy.
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Nice pics! Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by eallanboggs
Now here's a guy that likes to take extra precautions with celophane over the throttlebody and wrags between the pan and block. I use the wrags, but never seen the saran wrap over the throttlebody. I guess you can never be too careful. Are you going to upgrade the rockers? Did you have any trouble getting the oil pump pickup tube into the oil pump input port after you installed the double chain? A lot of people have difficulty with this step. That where those wrags you put down there sometimes come in handy.
lets just say that i dropped the pickup tube bolt into the oil pan, and had to drop the k member and oil pan to get it out. i took that picture after that fiasco so i was taking no chances. it was not fun.

from what i've read, changing the rockers out causes more problems than it fixes, so mine will remain stock for now.

the first time i put the dual chain in i didnt hit it back far enough, so the chain rubbed against the pump, so i took it off and cleaned things up, then made sure to press it back all the way, and now it fits fine. the timing chain kit also comes with oil pump spacers, which really help out.
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Nice pics. Very informative for those who haven't done the swap.

Edit: And yeah, stock rockers are great.
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Great pictures. Now work on a hair cut
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Great pictures. Now work on a hair cut
i like my hair, and so do the ladies. it looks much less like an afro when i brush it
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Originally Posted by eallanboggs
Now here's a guy that likes to take extra precautions with celophane over the throttlebody and wrags between the pan and block. I use the wrags, but never seen the saran wrap over the throttlebody. I guess you can never be too careful. Are you going to upgrade the rockers? Did you have any trouble getting the oil pump pickup tube into the oil pump input port after you installed the double chain? A lot of people have difficulty with this step. That where those wrags you put down there sometimes come in handy.
I also covered my TB. Never know what is flying around. I put some of that new glad wrap over my TB along with masking tape. I'm ****. I've got some good shots of the pickup tube and rollmaster install on my site. Good Job with the documentation.
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What cam did you put in???
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TSP torquer 233/233 .295/.295 112
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Originally Posted by LSONE
TSP torquer 233/233 .295/.295 112
.295? wow that's some BIG lift

typo?? lol..
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TSP torquer 233/233 .295/.295 112

I think you mean .595/.595
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