Gutted... got the timing cover off.
Took out the pistons and found that one of the cylinders is damaged.
Game over for this block.
Took out the pistons and found that one of the cylinders is damaged.
Game over for this block.
I have my 2.8 tore down at the moment.
I only have the heads here at the moment as the block is at the machine shop.
Here's what mine looks like.
Definitely clear.
And I haven't touched or cleaned this up at all.
Thanks! Seems like sound advice.
I ordered some paint (2M - the original color) to spray the engine bay while the engine is out.
Reckon I might have bitten way more than I can chew with this, but the next two weeks will tell all.
I'd also suggest checking the brake line to the front right wheel that runs across the crossmember. It was a bear to change after I reinstalled the engine, wish I'd checked it before.
You're replying to a thread from 2015, amigo.Use a lifting chain off Amazon or Ebay if the lifting plate doesnt work. bolt the chain into bolt holes on the heads diagonal from eachother so the chain can lift the engine evenly. USE GRADE 8 BOLTS!!!
You're replying to a thread from 2015, amigo.