Need help with a parts list
So since the head gasket blew, I'm sending the head out to be checked, and want to replace what I can while it is out. This is a Menegon ported head, I tried getting a hold of Steve but seems as though he has fallen off the face of the earth, but that shouldn't affect what parts I get for it, should it? Being an amateur DIY'er at best, could anyone recommend what to get? I'm gonna go through FWD performance.
I'm guessing at this point: guides, springs, seats, cam seals, valve cover and head gaskets. What else am I missing? Thanks!
Re: Need help with a parts list
Steve is still active on this board. Screen name is BadFastGTC.
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Unless it has serious miles, I doubt it will need a complete rebuild, the most I could see it valve seals, and use Ford seals-
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...valve-seals.-O)
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I don't think I can use those seals because it looks like they're for 16v and I have an 8V. I've been trying since I got the car to get an estimate as to the actual mileage, the odometer crapped out at 53,058. Haven't been able to find out anything at all. I wouldn't be against going easy on rebuild parts, restoration work on this car will be more than what I paid for it once I get the head gasket sorted. And I still have body work and a swing valve/down pipe to do. I'll PM Steve on here, I tried on TD but it showed he hadn't logged in since 2007.
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Sorry, for some reason thought you had a TIII.
Yeah, Steve isn't active on TD anymore but is a vendor on here, so he's always here.
8 valves are simpler, much less go wrong so yeah, probably a valve grind, valve seals, maybe guides if they weren't updated with the clips, alot cheaper than a TIII, :nod:
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If it has the original SMEC/SBEC a DRB II can give you the mileage.
Thanks
Randy
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RIMoparGuy
I don't think I can use those seals because it looks like they're for 16v and I have an 8V. I've been trying since I got the car to get an estimate as to the actual mileage, the odometer crapped out at 53,058. Haven't been able to find out anything at all. I wouldn't be against going easy on rebuild parts, restoration work on this car will be more than what I paid for it once I get the head gasket sorted. And I still have body work and a swing valve/down pipe to do. I'll PM Steve on here, I tried on TD but it showed he hadn't logged in since 2007.
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Is that the ECU under the hood?
Also, on an update note, it looks like this thing might be going back to Steve Menegon for a once over instead of a machine shop.
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RIMoparGuy
Is that the ECU under the hood?
Also, on an update note, it looks like this thing might be going back to Steve Menegon for a once over instead of a machine shop.
Yes, behind the battery. We call it a SMEC.
Nice, Steve will do what it needs, :thumb: