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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Hey guys so I have the motor on jacks and the body is coming up and off! Almost out! Just a few kinks But here's where I am... Also I just realized my block has been painted black?! So when I take the old cam out I plan on measuring it to make sure its not after market already!




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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Lt1s are painted black and there is no aftermarket blocks available
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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The blocks come from the factory black. Or do you mean repainted black?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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How do you disconnect these A/C (heat?) hoses only thing left....
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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I can show you a pick of an original cam if you want. It is awesome. A VERY well machined piece.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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The plugs have marks where someone did a horrible masking job... pic in 5min
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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You probably should let the pressure out first and don't worry about the ozone cause in 93 they switched over to the new stuff!
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Heres the plug ...
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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That thing is CLEAN man. My block is actually brown with a little black paint left in the oily areas.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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What's the big deal about that freeze plug?

They are installed after the engine block is painted. I don't see your concern...
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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after or b4??? If it is indeed after someone repainted it.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Do they use a little glue on'em? I think he is worried that it might not be original? Looks good to me, it even has the factory oil filler and cap.......
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Do you have a dolley to wheel the transmission out? You're going to have a hell of a time pulling it out with just that teeny jack!
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Thats the same thing I was thinkin ^ and whats with the freeze plug?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Everything is out!! thank you guys for all the help thus far!!! here are some pics i have been wanting to post FOREVER!!!







You guys are awesome!! thanks, now time for the cam, rockers, springs, and a few more things, before it goes back in, i'll be sure to keep you guys updated, I'm sure I'm going to need tons more help!!
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Maybe I missed the reason for pulling the motor in the first place was it just for cam, rockers, springs? If so that seems like alot of work just for that. Just wondering atleast you will have the experience and know how now.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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The original reason for pulling the motor was the oil pump failed... so am now doing a cam swap, and possibly port the heads, anyone got any other ideas on some quick horsepower while the motor is out?!?!?!
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Do the usual bolt ons since its out . Headers , EWP , Opti , Wires , etc . And some dress up items including serious cleaning
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I would also consider painting the engine bay and doing the iwire mod If emissions isnt too big of a deal near
you get rid of all that emissions crap , It will clean up the bay a crap ton !
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I would also remove the A/C system for more cleanliness !
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