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You should be fine on reusing the caliper bolts. I have not heard that they are torque to yield and many people reuse them during rebuilds (changing pistons, O-rings, seals, dustboots).
You should be fine on reusing the caliper bolts. I have not heard that they are torque to yield and many people reuse them during rebuilds (changing pistons, O-rings, seals, dustboots).
Got more stuff done, I only need a gasket for turbo to mani, new battery, fluids, radiator and I think that’s it. I’m sure something dumb and small will pop up but she’s getting there. Need to bleed brakes/clutch,acd and power steering too I guess before I start it.
Turbo is on and torqued to spec, this time no stripped anything!! What a freakin relief as last time I did this , this is what caused a lot of problems when I retorqued it after heat cycling which I don’t think I’m going to do this time. Hoping to do the first start up this weekend as I still have a few small things left
Last edited by Moose_421; Apr 10, 2019 at 04:23 PM.
Thanks , I’m def nervous and anxious to get it started.
Don't worry, you were meticulous with this build. Just triple check the mechanical timing marks prior to starting and oil pressure once it's started. If those two things are solid all the other problems that can happen are tiny comparably. Post a start up video if you can
Don't worry, you were meticulous with this build. Just triple check the mechanical timing marks prior to starting and oil pressure once it's started. If those two things are solid all the other problems that can happen are tiny comparably. Post a start up video if you can
yea I was very ocd about it all and all the timing marks line up on everything and the pin on tensioner is smooth as butter pulling it in and out etc same goes to BS belt it all looked good and I’m sure if I did something wrong you all would of said something.
I was going to use the gsc break in procedure with brand penn brake in oil.
This was my first build like this and it took me so long because I did SO much research and asked a lot of questions. Luckily I have this forum and all you guys plus Connor and crew at STM and Chad Block to help with all my questions etc.
Oh I plan on filming it haha..
disconnect crank trigger and spark plugs and crank till oil pressure builds up then let it rip?
I also need to drain fuel tank and get good fuel since it sat for 8 months
As mentioned first start will be fine as long as you were careful putting things together (which appears you were) and made sure timing is spot on. Oh and no need to disconnect coil packs, just unplug the crank angle sensor and it wont fire the injectors. Build oil pressure and let her rip!
