Long time listener, first time caller....
Actually just first time TIII engine. What are the gotta-have's when building one of these. I've read alot about the lifters, the belt tensioner, etc. My motor (which has been apart since 99) had 102k, ingested the compressor wheel of the stock turbo. Several years ago I had a set of pistons made by Wiseco, Indy cylinder heads welded up the head which has also been ported and I have an "upgraded" turbo from Rick D - all stuff that's been on the shelf waiting patiently.
1) It doesn't look like the TIII has a problem with balance shaft removal so we'll go ahead with that
2) What's the story on the oil pumps, unique issues to TIII?
3) Rockers/Lifters - any magic to keeping them alive. I see in my parts tray that the caps and tips have fallen off of some of them.
I'm not trying to make a race car out of this but I want to put it together right the first time.
Thanks for the help!
Tim Kish
Former Turbo Dodge guy - converted to Neon guy