im going to take my motor out this week, and this is my first time doing this to my car..
its a "99 pro. dx" FF


internet info wise

i might need help with the disconnecting part (wires, hoses, trans, mount)
and then putting back once "rebuild" is finished (wires, hoses, trans, mount)

anything else that id haveto do (other then draining oil n' stuff) before taking the motor out?

im a beginner at this, sooo, im not good in what things are called, and where they'd go once the motor is back

 

You're crazy to attempt something like that if you're a beginner. I'm not saying I'm a pro or anything, but common sense tells me not to do something of that degree without the proper knowledge. I'm not tyin to flame or discourage you from your project but at least give it some more thought and do a whole lot more research on it if you're really serious about it. Either way, good luck to you ...

 

yep. good luck, it might take you alot of time to put the engine back in, just remembering where everything goes is a bitch. Dont do it yourself, have someone help you do it. I can not overemphasize how important it is to have lots of time and proper knowledge to do this...

 

oh sh** i got as much time as i can nagotiate..

this may sound ignerant (spell)

my parents think im just gonna take the engine out, apart., back together, and back in the car, then junk it.. the car doesn't run. they think im just gonna learn.. well... im gonna learn (they know nuthing about car engines and repairs) and im gonna get it running, even if it takes me a year.. because in 3 months, it will be a year since it had stopped running.. and im seriously determind to get it running on my own

i bought the fkin car, and i will do whatever i want to it, and i will learn.. thanks to auto zone, i can get a major repair and rebuild manuel, specificly for my car model and year

im not saying i got the money, but i do have the time to work for it, and slowly fix my car..

as long as i know i can get it running.. which is impossible through my parents eyes..

but hey.. all machanics start somewhere, and from something

please, i may need some general info on what should be disconected first (after the battery) and so on, and so on

thank you very much for you input though

 

go to town.
Just remember to lable everything with some tape. And take pictures to be sure you remember where everything goes. As long as the cars not working start anywhere you want. I would personally start by taking out the intake and exhaust this should give you room to work. Be sure to drain the raidator before pulling off the trottle body. Or it will get messy.



What do you mean by stoped running?
You might not even have to pull apart the engine.

EDIT
You car hasent been running in 9 months. And you havent told us anything?
Oh well if you arent able to get it working be sure to part it out. I need parts to experiment on.

 

You know ... something you might wanna look into is going on eBay and looking for a Protege manual CD. I got one for like $5 and it's been one of my best friends when it comes to taking appart the car. It gives you detailed pictures and step by step instructions on how to take appart every little part of our cars.

 

tools? engine hoist?

there's a lot more to pulling an engine than having a book and patience.

 

Good call ...

A good friend to help out would also come in handy I'm sure as there's surely going to be plenty of situations when you simply CAN'T get to something by yourself ...

 

i over exaggerated... the car stoped running this year sometime in jauary.. i did run when i got the title transfer and tax, then the loud clanking began.. oil light wash flashing while this happened (oil pressure, pump, what else?) it kept running up untill the cold sh** and snow came in.. something electricals probably wet... my dad says the starter and alternator is fine.. we checked the fuses and their fine.. i just cant find the problem (im practically broke, so doing it myself will get things started)

still dont know problem..


reason why im wanting to take engine apart is to find out why it was clanking soooo loud, then fix it or replace the problem, and also to replace the oil pump (cause that bi** is gone)

im about to start taking it apart today.. im gonna reconnect the battery and see if it starts again, if not...... motor time...

anyone know (other then a dealership) that would have a diagnostics program? (for do it yourselfers)

ill keep everyone posted on what im doing, and how far i've gotten, and what problems i find and get into.

 

i admire your courage in going into a project like this, you probably have some big *****.
whatever you do, i'm sure taking good notes and picture like the prev posts would help alot. I know i did take a lot of notes and diagrams when i replaced a head in a Toyota last year.
do keep us posted though. hope you get it running soon,.

also, for diagnosis, autozone does it for free with their ODB-II scan tool.

 

thank you!!!


i just connected the battery again. and just like before, absolutly nothing works (and the battery is fully charged. i dont get it

and very good idea taking notes and pics.. that will help me out alot

thanks guys
ill keep posting as i go

 

took off cover of cam drive and, WHOOOO CHILD is it dirty.. i can get some pics on the sight around 4 pm..

does anyone know how to clean a cam drive and (hell) the whole internal of a motor? (by your self)
so i could clean it (by my self)

and what i should use to clean it?
where would a good place be?
it is seriously dirty...

 

take it apart and have it all steam cleaned...you have a PM

 

would i be able to steam clean it myself? or is there a place to have it done (other then a dealership)

would sand blasting work also?

 

I would take it someplace unless you have a steam cleaner. Sand blsting ?? err.. no...you are trying to clean oil out..imagine how hard it would be to get every particle of sand out of there... I thought about acid dipping, but I dont know what that would do to the aluminum components..the block can be acid dipped though..comes out clean as a whistle....Do you know how to do a full rebuild, head, block, and all ?