MRLAW18 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I had this car sitting in my front yard for about 3 years now so i think its time to make it a project car.....Given tht i'm a college student cash flow will be minimal so for now i will go for a sleeper style look..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 WELL TODAY i TRIED STARTING IT BUT NOTHING, I ONLY HEARED A LOUD CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. . I CHECK THE PRESSURE OF THE FUEL PUMP IN THE ENGINE AN NO PRESSURE IN IT, WORSE THE ENGINE WASNT EVEN TURNING... I DID SOME CHECKS AND PULLED THE STARTER SOLENOID TO DO SOME SERVICING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 If the battery is good (make sure you have the available Cold Cranking Amperes need to start the car), then check your fuses and battery harness (terminal to fuse block). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Did some more checks here n there in the engine... Mad Scientist n Ringo *in black* jackin up the machine to get a better view from below te engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 You've got to be somewhere in the Caribbean, we don't do that with rocks in the United States. But that's a common sight in Puerto Rico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 whoaa bro... the stones were temporary... the tools were in the truck and my pops was @ work... the mechanic was gonna leave before my pops got home so we had to do with what we had... we were just takin a look on the bottom half of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 ok.... now i've reached a dead end... need some tips... need some help interms of how can i clean the engine without fully dismantling the engine,.... i think oil has found its way in the piston chamber... how can i get it out like i said before without dismantling the engine..... #I'm in school so this is a budget build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 How much oil? Where is it coming from? The piston rings are open and should allow oil to drain past if left to sit. You can always add a solvent to speed that process. Honestly, removing it would be a minor concern as firing the engine up should burn small amounts of oil away. If you're talking about a large amount of oil, then a more important concern is from where and why isn't it draining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 I've added a solvent to the oil but i'm gonna let it sit there for a while cause it cuts away the gunk build up slowly.... i haven't checked it as yet to see if its working.... In the last pic above you see the where i lifted the engine cover and the Rocker arms are covered in oil that has been settled for about a year or so i tried scraping it off and i realize it peels .... Can u recommend a simple way how to clean it???? ... So far i don't have a clue where the oil is coming from but it's a small amount though... gonna make a small video and post it as soon as i can... Right now i haven't tried starting the engine cause obviously there is some small amount of work needed to be done before doing so...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 If its a small amount of oil, leave it alone. Oil in the valve train is normal. You're going to do more harm than good. Changing the oil often will clear most of the residue on the rocker arms, but really I can see what youre dealing with and I've seen much worse. Leave it alone and get this motor started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Ok Thnx for the advise....... Had my lil cuz made this video showing the oil down in the piston chamber http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/MRLAW19/media/dad37dc2.mp4.html?sort=3&o=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 SO, today i did a lil bit of cleaning in the engine, removed the radiator but the oil cooler got damaged during the process, used a torque wrench and turned the crankshaft bolt and i hear compression building and releasing.... So thats a good sign that the engine might be able to turn over and all piston will be firing.... Radiator with damaged oil cooler View with radiator and intake tube gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRLAW18 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 So today is gonna be slow cause this is my brain storming period... Found A great sample of what im going for.. i knew i said i wanted a sleep style but this is nice too.... after the engine upgrades i'll choose based on the cash i have left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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