Old Engine Removed
A picture of me posing next to the conquered engine, after 175,000 miles of service to previous owners. I bought the car with a blown headgasket, and decided after stripping the engine that it would be safer (less risky) to put in a whole new (rebuilt) engine. So.. Out it goes!
Stripping, Step 4: Exhaust Manifold and (Front) Valves removed
Lower Intake Manifold (Bottom View)
Plenty of yummy antifreeze-in-oil gunk built up here
Stripping, Step 3: Lower Intake Manifold Removed
Stripping, Step 2: Valve Covers Removed
Stripping, Step 1: Throttle and Intake Manifold Removed
Oil Pump and Sensors
Here’s the oil pump and various sensors that came off the lower end of the engine.
Timing Chain
Here’s the timing chain; it has a little play, but I guess that’s to be expected after 175,000 miles.
The Bottom End
Here’s the bottom end of the engine, it’s in great shape considering what it’s been through.