Fixing my brothers UC hatch
#376 _lxss5l_
Posted 07 March 2010 - 07:40 PM
#377 _nial8r_
Posted 07 March 2010 - 07:56 PM
#378
Posted 08 March 2010 - 07:34 AM
Will the LS1 fit up between the chassis rails so you can drop the engine, Gbox and cross member out all at once?
#379 _nial8r_
Posted 08 March 2010 - 04:54 PM
#380 _dirtbag_
Posted 08 March 2010 - 05:46 PM
#381 _dirtbag_
Posted 08 March 2010 - 09:20 PM
I welded the inside of the flange and die ground it smooth for a bit better flow. I also tried to keep the Y pieces as smooth as I could inside too as I was making them.
All welded and sanded down, ready for some shiny coating.
The next fun step was to start sorting some wiring. The alternator and starter motor wiring are on the wrong side they need to be on to suit the chev, so that all needs to be changed over. For now I set up a bodgy battery arrangement so I could find out what goes where. Only the lights are working so far. The loom is a mess.
The loom under the dash has seen better days. Most wires are cut into for some reason, things like old alarms and immobilisers. Lucky me : )
Oh, and earlier it was mentioned I just swap a wire or two and plug it in, well the UC dash has no common plugs to the LX dash. I really know nothing about this, as I've never done it before, but I'm learning. Slowly : )
Because the extractors ended up being such a weird shape I need to change the spark plug leads to 90 degree ones. It doesn't look like there's much room, but there is enough. The pic just doesn't show it.
Can anyone see a problem with me fitting the oxygen sensors just forward of the collector, facing outwards? I'm not sure if they're supposed to be a certain distance from the head.
#382 _keg006_
Posted 08 March 2010 - 10:01 PM
here is a link for some info on lambda sensors. page 9 is where its at.
THe closer to the head the better but that location shouldnet affect it much. And as long as it gets exhaust gases from all cylinders.
http://www.bosch.com...s/Section_D.pdf
The mounting says it should be at least 10 degrees above the horizontal
and one more important note from it all (depending on the sensor that is used) Do not cover the connectors
hope this info helps.
Edited by keg006, 08 March 2010 - 10:12 PM.
#383
Posted 08 March 2010 - 10:02 PM
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 08 March 2010 - 10:04 PM.
#384
Posted 09 March 2010 - 01:03 PM
Hi guys. Yes, you could drop the whole lot out in one piece if desired, crossmember and all.
Then no need to get anyone round to help you put the motor back in the frshly painted bay!
lift the car, roll the lot in underneath, and bobs your uncle
#385 _AD_75_
Posted 09 March 2010 - 03:30 PM
Because the extractors ended up being such a weird shape I need to change the spark plug leads to 90 degree ones. It doesn't look like there's much room, but there is enough. The pic just doesn't show it.
Eek! wonder how hard its gunna be to get the plugs out looks very tight in there hope ya bro has tiny hands Pipes came up nicely though good effort.
#386 _dirtbag_
Posted 09 March 2010 - 08:18 PM
orangelj I did think about doing what you say to install the motor and box after painting, but I've heard the crossmember can be a bit of a battle to get back into place, especially when fully assembled with running gear. Is this true? I've never done it, so can only go off what I've heard.
Also, I'd need people to help lift the body anyway, as I wouldn't want to hook the engine crane to a painted body. We'll see though. I can't wait to be at that stage : )
Oh, and Aido, yes, that one spark plug will be a fun thing to get at. The extractor will have to be loosened off about half way to get the spanner onto the plug. Hopefully wont need too many spark plug changes. I just couldn't find any other way of fitting the pipes, so that's the price you pay for sticking something where it isn't meant to be : )
Edited by dirtbag, 09 March 2010 - 08:18 PM.
#387
Posted 09 March 2010 - 08:44 PM
Engine Install
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 09 March 2010 - 08:48 PM.
#388
Posted 10 March 2010 - 06:33 AM
Can be a bit annoying at the time but you're not dealing with topside painted surfaces and everything else is very easy this way.orangelj I did think about doing what you say to install the motor and box after painting, but I've heard the crossmember can be a bit of a battle to get back into place, especially when fully assembled with running gear. Is this true? I've never done it, so can only go off what I've heard.
I use a method similar to Andy with the support under the front of the chassis rails, crane doesn't even get close to the body. I prefer using the crane because it can hold in any position as long as you like rather than wanting to put it down at a bad moment!Also, I'd need people to help lift the body anyway, as I wouldn't want to hook the engine crane to a painted body.
#389
Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:44 AM
#390 _nial8r_
Posted 10 March 2010 - 02:28 PM
#391 _dirtbag_
Posted 10 March 2010 - 04:23 PM
The lead is close, but the pic makes it look closer than it is. I've had holden V8s with less clearance than this and never had any dramas, so fingers crossed : )
As for the front end coming out, I'll leave that up to my brother. All the crossmember bushes are already nolathane so I didn't see the point in removing it.
At the end of the day I don't really care which way it goes back together. I'll just be so bloody happy it's going back together for the last time : )
#392 _dirtbag_
Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:58 PM
I bought new "00" size battery cables as the battery is going in the back. I also bought new alternator wire, heat shrink, bulbs, battery terminals etc.
This is less than half the crap I cut out from under the dash.
Now all that's left hanging under the dash is the intermittent wiper switch, the fuse box and the flasher unit.
After some mucking around I had lights and indicators. Better than nothing.
I even got excited enough to start cleaning the front of the radiator support panel.
I mounted the window squirter bottle under the guard and even got the wiring working. I just need to hook up the hose now. I also tried to neaten up the headlight wiring/relays a bit.
I changed the indicator wiring to suit the new indicators too.
#393 _76S.L.R_
Posted 10 March 2010 - 09:44 PM
#394
Posted 10 March 2010 - 11:11 PM
As for the front end coming out, I'll leave that up to my brother. All the crossmember bushes are already nolathane so I didn't see the point in removing it.
I think with the cutout in your radiator support panel in is far easier to drop the engine in from the top than it is to use the k-frame method.
#395 _dirtbag_
Posted 11 March 2010 - 08:48 PM
76S.L.R thanks for the kind words, and yes we'll have to arrange for the kids to do some welding : )
Andy, do you have any advice for me in regards to changing the rear main seal on the LS1? I know there's a tool you can get to fit the new seal without it folding over itself, but I can't find the tool separately, I've only found it in a big LS1 servicing tool package.
Also, today I found the LH/LX heater fan switch is knackered. Does anyone out there have a spare one they'd like to sell me????
After mucking about a bit with the wiring I got a tad over it so decided I'd go back to the front of the radiator support panel.
I cleaned the rest of it back to metal and welded up all the unused holes. There were quite a few.
Once that was done I thought seeing as the engine bay is getting a bit knocked around I'd give it all a sand with some 120 dry and reprime the bay as well. I also sanded and reprimed the headlight mounts and the heater box.
I'm really happy with the way the heater box turned out after I chopped it up.
The lip at the top of the firewall is looking a bit neater now too after being smoothed out.
I really like this primer that I've been using. It's just a protec 2 pack primer filler, but it tacks off really fast so it doesn't get full of crap as it dries. This is only about 15 minutes after I sprayed the last coat and it's already lost it's shine. Easy to sand too : )
Tomorrow = more wiring : ) YAY!!!!
#396 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 11 March 2010 - 09:05 PM
Same stuff im using, yes its very nice.
#397
Posted 11 March 2010 - 10:53 PM
Andy, do you have any advice for me in regards to changing the rear main seal on the LS1? I know there's a tool you can get to fit the new seal without it folding over itself
IF it's the problem I'm thinking of when you are trying to fit the outer edge of the seal to the block at the same time as the lip is engaging the crank?
Cut a piece of thin plastic (a pelaco shirt box cover or similar) to the size of the circumference of the crank X 3" (75mm) wide.
Roll this sleeve around the crank in a slight cone shape and feed the inner lip of the seal over the sleeve. Lube seal lip and sleeve.
Push the seal up the sleeve and tap it into the block.
Remove the sleeve.
Edited by rodomo, 11 March 2010 - 10:54 PM.
#398
Posted 12 March 2010 - 06:35 PM
This thread is a real inspiration. Your fabrication skills and ingenuity are really impressive.
With the oxygen sensors.. are the ones you have the heated type? If not they'll need to reach around 360(?) degrees C to work.
#399 _dirtbag_
Posted 12 March 2010 - 07:47 PM
Not much to show when just doing wiring, but here's a couple of pics anyway.
The front of the original loom is now finished.
I ran a new hose for the windscreen squirters as well.
Does anyone have any of the plastic drains that run from the plenum to the A pillar they'd like to sell? Please?
I also bought some fancy pants long life spark plugs.
I refitted the wiring loom to the motor after it was modified by CAE.
I had custom spark plug leads made up to suit the new extractors.
#400
Posted 12 March 2010 - 08:38 PM
Cheers
Mark
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