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by texanbrit
Mon Jun 26, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Removed the 20 13mm bolts for the crank bed plate but it didn't want to come off. Seems like the rear main is holding it in place, or perhaps just need to use bigger muscles. Anyway the rear main isn't very accessible while the engine is on the stand. IMG_4138.jpeg I flipped it and moved it to the b...
by texanbrit
Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Pulled the pistons this morning, before the excessive heat took over the garage. 10mm cap bolts. I think it’s best to loosen them all before removing any pistons. Otherwise the crank moves around too easily as you try to break them loose. IMG_4129.jpeg Remove the bearing cap and attach the connectin...
by texanbrit
Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Pulled the broken oil pump IMG_4105.jpeg The non-turbo pump seems to be on backorder. I don’t trust the one in the other engine since there are pressure issues. Could probably use a turbo engine pump, but they are 3 times the price. Anyway, moving on to the pistons and crank. Noticed some scoring on...
by texanbrit
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Didn't take good notes today, things went a bit sideways. Decided to tackle the dirty side, where the oil cooler had obviously taken a whack and made a mess. Started by removing the hard lines. IMG_4013.jpeg I think this bolt in the middle of the block is underneath the hard line on the 2012, I'll n...
by texanbrit
Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Impact grade T50 and the head is off. Bit crusty but not too bad
by texanbrit
Mon May 29, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Removed the lifters. 6 of them are squishy but perhaps they'll be okay (there are 8 more in the other head). IMG_3958.jpeg Removed the camshaft housing and the gasket IMG_3959.jpeg Removed the thermostat housing from the head (2 x 10mm) bolts. IMG_3961.jpeg After some debate determine that the head ...
by texanbrit
Sat May 27, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Removed the cam bearing caps (10 x 10mm) and then the cam.
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Interesting to see all the oil channels for lubrication.
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by texanbrit
Sat May 27, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Into the head! Thought about cleaning up the oil cooler side, but later.... In the meantime removed the remaining bolts on the valve cover (8mm). I believe there are 294 of them, or at least no matter how many you remove there is always one more. Then revealed the RTV gasket seal and a very oil cove...
by texanbrit
Sat May 20, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Removed the under pulley/hamonic balancer. IMG_3909.jpeg Removed the engine mount bracket. (6x13mm bolts) IMG_3916.jpeg Removed the timing belt cover (bunch of 10mm bolts) IMG_3906.jpeg Fitted the tool to mount the crank in place. IMG_3918.jpeg Also put the cam locating plate on, just out of curiosi...
by texanbrit
Sat May 20, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Project Car Corral
Topic: Popabella - Just can't sell it.
Replies: 73
Views: 41171

Re: Popabella - Just can't sell it.

Just going to throw the list of parts I'm going to need to order, and I can come back and edit it as I go. Transmission Flywheel bolts - 6509650AA (x6) axle nut - 6509729AA Head Valve cover gasket - 68145088AA MA gasket - 4892649AB Intake manifold seals - 4892885AA (x4) exhaust manifold gasket - 520...

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