Gonna start my rebuild.

So my license is suspended till june and Im going to pick up my Talon on friday. Its in need of some work and I want to start with the engine. Ive never done a rebuild before and I have no idea really of what Im about to do. Im gonna rely on my fellow DSMers on this site to help walk me through it. Is there anyone who would be willing to come give me a hand and show me a thing or two? Im gonna be slowly buying the tools that I need over the next few weeks. Engine stand, cherry picker and things like that. Could someone give me a list of tools I will need. Like specific tools. Like I said never done this before... just gonna wing it and hope to learn some stuff.

If it was a 420a I could tell you what size wrenches you would need but I don't know anything about the 1g's

I know I talked to you a little bit about this but I'd like to repeat myself publicly and add a few things. Here is a short list of things you will need.

Wrenches
Ratchets
Sockets
TORQUE WRENCH
Screw Drivers
Pliers
Tin Snips
Razor Blades (for removing gaskets)
Ziplock baggies (for organizing nuts/bolts/screws)
Sharpie (for labeling the baggies)
Engine Lift
2 Floor Jacks
2 Haynes Manuals (one for information purposes and the other for supporting the engine via the oil pan so you don't dent the pan with the jack)

As for parts, buy everything you need from ExtremePSI.com . You will need the following...

Complete Engine Gasket Set- Both bottom end and top end gasket sets. They will have a package that includes both.
Bearings- Main bearings and rod bearings.
Plasigauge- Buy this from your local parts store. It's like less than a dollar for one strip. If you do not know how to use plastigauge, cal me.
Rods and Pistons- Figure out what you want to use. I would not use the ones you take out. Many options.
Oil and Filter- Cheap shit because you are only going to use the first set of oil for 20 mins.
RTV
Lots and lots of carb or brake cleaner.
Engine degreaser

Id also advise you to buy a new crank or at lease mic yours out and see if its within spec.


Theres a lot more. I will update when I can.

thanks man I will start saving for the tools and parts. Im just gonna go down the list lol

Good deal man. Do you have some sort of garage you can work in?

Garage's are awesome. I have done a ton of rebuilds and only one in a garage.

Nope. No garage. I wish i had one. For now its gonna be done in my moms driveway and just close every thing up every night
Was on Craigslist and seen a set of Evo 8 pistons and rods. Wouldnt you know they were AJ's lol. So how much you want for them?

Actually, the new guy on the site beat ya to it haha. He texted me yesterday and then i sent him to esd. He is a great guy.

This is what I wore on my truck head gasket project...


Garage + Wife = no garage
But I raised some hell and now I get to buy a shed and turn the garage into a shop. Only thing I "have to" do is turbo her truck... like I needed a reason.

Lmfao that seems like a pretty fair deal. And damnit I wanted those pistons haha. Oh ya got plugs lastnight gonna throw em in today after I get home from my grandfather's funeral.

Lmao jared! Thats how its done.

Kurt, sorry about your loss. Also, those new plugs might help with your studdering problem too. Definitely wont hurt.

Thanks man. I got some Autolite Plats cuz Im cheap like that. Once I have extra cash I will be getting some better flugs.

Never used them but dsms are picky with plugs. Hopefully they work. How much of a price difference are the ngks?

Like 2 bucks.

Moved to project log section.

And now unlocked! FYI AJ it's setup to automatically lock a moved thread I think we can change that.

To do a rebuild your going to need:

1/4 ratchet(s)
3/8 ratchet(s)
1/2 ratchet(s)
ACCURATE torque wrench
8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 22, and 24mm wrenches.
8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24, 32mm sockets on 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drives.
MICROMETER
honing wheel if you're doing honing
shop manual, I prefer OEM factory service manual
Brakleen and lots of it
Brushes for cleaning
Paint if necessary
razor blades
silicone and lots of it
Pressure washer to degrease parts
Vaseline for priming oil pump
Oil for bleeding lifters/ coating block while your not working on it so it doesn't rust
face shield
Die grinder
Cookies
Straight edge
Screw drivers
Allen sockets if using headstuds
Prybars for torqueing flywheel (trust me you'll need it)

Haha gotta have cookies! Also lots of monster and beer right? Can of Skoal Apple Long Cut and a pack of smokes as well. Lol thats bein prepared.

lol not literally cookies, the abrasive pads you put on a die grinder. lmao

Thats too funny.

Oh lol. Well it sounded good haha. And every mechanic should have his stash of snacks lol.

Good idea. I always get hungry/thirsty working in the garage.

Same here. Im always prepared when working on a vehicle.