ENGINE IS OUT! What should I install while it is?

[mr.hieudangly]

Hey guys,

What are the best things to do to a b18c7 while the engine is out of the car? Doing an engine swap for an em1! Was thinking of cams, but anything else worth installing while the engine is out?

Any help and recommendations appeciated!

Hieu

[mocchi]

replace timing belt, aux belts, clutch/flywheel, oil main seal
all service items are easier when engine is out

[curtis265]

agree with above,

you'll spend far less hours, hav less scraped knuckles and won't end up swear and cursing as much by doing it with the engine out

[mr.hieudangly]

thanks guys! much appreciated, will carry out servicing!
any further recommendations welcome!

[G-Stick]

degrease your engine bay with a brush and high pressure hose as well. alot easier to clean with the engine out.

[dorikin]

Need to do this too. What are all the main seals, service items I should replace while engine is out

[mocchi]

Need to do this too. What are all the main seals, service items I should replace while engine is out

main seal is behind flywheel

[curtis265]

check piston rings as well lol, junk/rebuid engine if they're bad

[aaronng]

Replace fuel filter and also check engine mounts and suspension bushings for degradation/wear, replace as necessary.

[dorikin]

nah i know what the main seal is.. I meant what are the main items on the engine I should replace (like a full list of the common seals that need replacing)

[trism]

Front main
Rear main
Cam seals
Sump gasket
Valve cover gasket
Distributor o ring
Water pump
Timing belt
Radiator and heater hoses
Driveshaft seals
Ancillary belts
Idler pulley

[Vvvtec]

Good info here guys