engine rebuild advice

[hoobness]

1065975

Hi,
Im rebuildilng my '87's 258, and im wondering
what else i should do while i got the engine out.
Im not boring it larger or anything jazzy, just a new engine...

So far I am:
-replacing the clutch
-jumping inside where the engine goes and having a friend take my picture
-having all the electrics tested/replaced (ignition, starter, alt, batt)
-replacing the wiring harnesses from the guages/computer to the various sensors
-replacing the vacuum lines (UNLESS I GO WITH THE WEBER - maybe...so far im
at a huge $1500, so im not sure about an xtra $300 for a weber)
I WOULD LIKE to completely eliminate all emissions controls/hoses
(IF WEBER) 'cause my state doesnt test for anything!!
-checking radiator
-All the little various $10 parts that add up to like $300

What am I missing?

Any suggestions large & small would be great!!!
Thanx!

edited by: hoobness, Apr 27, 2003 - 05:44 AM[addsig]

 

[Tug-n-pull]

1065980

Replace the slave cylinder on the clutch while you have it out of there. Reface the flywheel. Fresh motor mounts would not hurt either. Luck Tug[addsig]

 

[Snitty]

1065981

cam that baby up[addsig]

 

[[]lllllll[]]

1066025

Check out the valves and intake. Mine were very dirty. I'd replace the timing chain tensioner and look at that crank. I also painted all my parts. Good luck with it,
James[addsig]

 

[dingus]

1066028

-jumping inside where the engine goes and having a friend take my picture

clearly, this is the most important part![addsig]

 

[wride]

1066044

When you first take it out after the rebuild, take it for a short drive and check for leaks when you get back. Just helped a friend rebuild his 350. We had a pile of fun,and a pile of headaches but it was worth the expeirence. Good luck.[addsig]