Assembling your new engine
- Thoroughly inspect the new engine to be sure it is identical to the one being replaced
- Clean any parts which are to be reused, including bolts.
- Check all gasket and seal surfaces for damage, and clean these areas with a gasket scrapper or razor blade. DO NOT clean any surface with surface conditioning disks or abrasive pad/bristle devices (see the "Surface conditioning disks" article under General Information).
- Prime the oil pump and be sure to replace the pickup tube and screen.
- Follow instructions provided with the gasket set, only use gasket adhesive where required by the gasket manufacturer.
- Inspect the radiator and cooling system and replace as necessary
- Clean and flush or replace all filters and filter lines.
- Fill the new oil filter with oil
- Fill cooling system with new antifreeze and water in a 50/50 mixture, bleed cooling systems according to vehicle manufacturer guidelines.
- Inspect and replace (as necessary) all parts listed under "Recommended parts to replace"
- Follow the Initial Startup and Break-in Procedure
Recommended parts to replace
- Oil cooler
- Pickup Tube
- Pickup Screen
- Distributor cap
- Distributor Rotor
- Coils
- Spark plugs
- Ignition wires
- Thermostat & Seal
- Radiator cap
- Water pump
- Fuel pump
- Oil filter
- Fuel filter
- Air filter
- Crankcase filter
- PCV Valve
- Radiator Hoses
- Belts
- By-pass Hose
- Pulleys
- Carburetor
- EGR
- Motor/transmission mounts
