McC\'s Build

[McC]

Okay guys i need a little help, i have drained all the fluids and dis-assembled the gear lever ready for the big pull.

What do i need to look out for when pulling the engine and gearbox out?

and on a separate topic: i\'m wanting a mishimoto fmic and was wondering what\'s the best size to go for,one that doesn\'t require to much modification and also the piping, are the pipe kits on fleabay good enough?

http://j-w-racing.co.uk/section.php/1856/1/universal_intercoolers/ee70d4cb23dfb944d39080bc546c06e3

any help would be great guys:wiggle

[McC]

Progress is being made,oil and coolant are drained.
also ripped more stuff off, not necessarly for engine removal but would of needed to be done eventually.



just need to disconnect and plug off the fuel lines, pinch the engine hoist from work and lift.

[McC]

well i had a good but frustrating day today! Bloody bolts that hold the gearbox in place were "tight as a tiger" but WD40 saved the day with the help of a extension pipe on the end of my wrench!:japanese-017:

Whilst i was under, drained the gearbox fluid, so that\'s everything out, fluid wise.

just got to find somewhere to dump it!

Totally forgot about the oil lines, bit of a ..... to undo.



Finally got round to removing the front bumper


so that it didn\'t get damaged with this!



WIN! :stfu:

It moves!

So plan for tomorrow is to stick a jack underneath the gearbox to clear the bolts and then hopefully it should be out by end of play tomorrow!:yup:

Then strip down to the block and give it to a very nice person to inspect it whilst i go on holiday!:001_302:

[McC]

Im so stoked right now:yas:, managed to complete my first ever engine pull today without any major problems. Although i was getting a wee bit nervous at this point as there was really no turning back.



Had stomach churning moment when it decided to get stuck :07:



pulled through the last of the ECU wiring



and then it just glided out.



Im well chuffed with myself:happ:

[chrisJDM]

nice one, keep us updated :Thumbsup!

[McC]

thought i would show you guys what parts iv collected over the past couple of months:

Going to see how low these take me:driving



thinking of changing the front bumper to a 99 spec so bought these in advance



thanks to malice:Thumbs-up cheers dude



oil pressure and temp, water temp and boost gauges, but completly forgot about the sandwich plate:Hammer



this appeared out of the blue, bought when very very merry, late one night!:guinness



we will see how it looks when on, im abit unsure just now.

hope you guys approve:)

[MaLicE]

No probs mate! Well done on pulling it yourself!!! I did mine and it was a .... but I did it in a dry garage lol!!! Hsd\'s will be spot on!!!

Good luck and keep us updated! Have a good holiday

[francovel3]

were did you get your 99 spec lights from and how much as im surching for a pair aswell

[McC]

were did you get your 99 spec lights from and how much as im surching for a pair aswell

rhd japan dude! here is the link:

http://www.rhdjapan.com/uras-front-c...included-58024

[davehg]

just a usefull tip chap, the oil lines unclip if you remove the spring clips so you dont have to unscrew them, also were you planning on changing the gear box as that can be left in the car making the engine a lot easier to remoce and reinstall. Same goes with PAS and Aircon, no need to remove those or drain them.

[McC]

just a usefull tip chap, the oil lines unclip if you remove the spring clips so you dont have to unscrew them, also were you planning on changing the gear box as that can be left in the car making the engine a lot easier to remoce and reinstall. Same goes with PAS and Aircon, no need to remove those or drain them.

Cheers dude, yeah noticed that today, was in too much of a rush to get the engine out.

Im not planning on changing the gear box,but i didnt like the idea of fiddling with the release bearing whilst i was underneath the car and i had read mixed stories about accessing the gear box bolts that connect to the engine. I might just whip the engine out next time.

There was not alot of history with the car when i got it, so my intention was to drain and strip everything anyway so that i know that everything is new.

[wee_truck]

Just read through your post - good work!

[McC]

Well the block is ready for the rebuild! :cool

bit of a win / fail, these past couple of days.

Managed to get from this:


to this:





by removing all this:





so that was the win part. the fail part is I forgot my camera whilst I took all this crap off and I couldn\'t be bothered going back to get it and I didn\'t think of using my mobile.....:Hammer! I will probably pay for it later on!

some random pics:





And....just because:King


Now I can start putting new bit on.....WINNER!

Oh, and I almost forgot, what is the best way of redoing the protective wire cover?

Its just falling apart in my hands.

[MaLicE]

if you look on here or fduk at SiH\'s build "project panda" or "ellie" i think it is, he re did all the loom, you can buy special loom tape, its better than the black electrical tape most looms have on them and get new plastic loom covers (corrugated tube stuff) i need to order some for mine too

[Jono FD3]

I\'m thiking mine will have to be recoverd when I do my eingine change, so I\'m thinking of using the aluminium loft insulation tape as is it shiny & will reflect the heat away from the inturnal wires!

Coming along good though matey
Jono