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Tiny
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Got it. What are all of the components are changed during a rebuild? I changed my pistons and rings, torque to yield bolts, timing set, water pump, thermostat and housing, belt and pulley, heads, freeze plugs, heater control valve, timing cover, fuel injectors, valve covers, oil and filter, harmonic balancer, engine air filter, oil filter and oil, bearings, gaskets, and I think that’s it. I am wondering about sensors, oil pump, spark plugs and wires, coil pack, electrical connectors, and anything else that I may have missed.
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Saturday, September 18th, 2021 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
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The oil pump is a must as it is the heart of oil pressure.

The sensors are externals and not needed for a rebuild. The rebuild is all the internal components for the operation of the motor itself.

Roy
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 4:03 AM
Tiny
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I read that you can either use Vaseline, assembly lube, or oil to prime the new pump before installation. Which is best and what exactly do I do? Just turn it by hand, right?
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Friday, September 24th, 2021 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Vaseline or assembly lube will work. I don't feel oil is the best choice because it will likely drain. However, people do use it.

I have always packed them with Vaseline. The purpose is to create a vacuum when the engine first turns to draw oil into the new pump and into the engine. Once you pack it, install it. You don't need to turn it by hand. Once the engine starts and oil is drawn through it, the Vaseline will dissipate in the engine oil.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and let me know how things turn out for you.

Joe
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Friday, September 24th, 2021 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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Where do I pack it in? And which one of these will work better?
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 8:50 AM
Tiny
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Joe uses Vaseline but I had good success with luber plate. Same thing different product.

You take the faceplate off to expose the gears and pack it all around the gears.

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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 12:24 PM
Tiny
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Okay and my head bolts just came in the mail but they look different than my original. I typed in my vin when I was buying them and it deals that they fit. So does the difference matter or did the website just not match me up correctly?
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 12:47 PM
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They are fine. You are good.

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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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Okay, cool. The bolts I have to take off of the new pump to get to the gears inside aren’t torque to yield, are they?
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 2:55 PM
Tiny
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These 4 bolts, right? If so, I got them out but it’s not coming off.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

That should do it. Tap on it with a plastic/nylon hammer or a rubber mallet. See if it will come apart.

By the way, I am really impressed with how hard you are working on this. Keep up the good work.

Joe
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I appreciate that. You guys have for sure been a very big help. Is it necessary to change the pickup tube too since I can’t really be 100 % sure that I got all of the broken timing chain guide debris out of the screen? Or will cleaning it out with my air compressor suffice?
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Sunday, September 26th, 2021 AT 7:41 AM
Tiny
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You can just clean out of all the debris.

No need to replace it unless it is ripped and there is a hole in it.

Roy
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Sunday, September 26th, 2021 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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I have used a pin to hold the balance shaft in place but no matter what I do it will not align. If I leave it like this the timing will be off, right?
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 AT 8:51 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Yes, it's a tooth-off. When you do this, is tension removed from the tensioner?

Joe
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 AT 9:12 PM
Tiny
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No, I still had the pin inside of it so it was still tensioned but I removed it thinking maybe that would move it the little bit that it needs to align because if I move it over one tooth then I can’t set the housing flat in the bolt holes.
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 AT 10:49 PM
Tiny
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As Joe said, you are a tooth off. You need to realign the chain to get the correct alignment.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 3:30 AM
Tiny
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If I move it a tooth over it doesn’t fit in the block. The bolt holes don’t line up with the block.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 9:48 AM
Tiny
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I hope the video quality is good enough, but here’s a video of what I mean.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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What about the other gear? Can I see the alignment of the other gear?

Roy
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 11:01 AM

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