Head gasket and free beer

[bdruff]

I'm going to go thru some threads tonight and start early tomorrow.

Does anyone recognize the last sensor in the back? Behind the tvv...

I was disconnecting things at the end of the day and can't rememebr all the locations. The first 3 before the tvv are good...but there is one more connector on a longer run. There is a sensor at the back of the block butit doesn't fit.

Hard to see in the pictures. There is another connector below the others that it could be also.

Thanks

 

[bdruff]

A better picture of the last sensor in question...Just below the PHH

*Edit* It's the knock sensor. The connector is right next to it in the wire harness. I didn't see it because it was under the bundle.

 

[bdruff]

No pcv grommet? Damn...i ordered the valve, dug out the old one, and discovered...i have no grommet. Not in the kit either

 

[bdruff]

The hanger on the left goes in the back...what about the little one one the right? Can't remember where it goes...

 

[bdruff]

Took my time...everything has been pretty easy. Just slow...lots of "got it...finally" Moments.

Extentions...swivels....rachet wrenches...I couldn't imagine a way to do this job without a grip of the 3 in different sizes. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive.

I'll finish up, hopefully, tomorrow. Need to order a grommet for the pcv valve.

Stil haven't found where those hangers go...i think that there are 3...oily so I know they are on the passenger side.

Might drive it for a bit. I listened to everyone and weighed my options. Bottom line is that I need to get back to work. I'll drive it... Kinda test it myself...I replaced all the gaskets and torqued to spec. I drained everything and it'll get fresh oil, filter and coolant. I feel good about the job overall.

Happy Father's day to all you mofo's.

This is the view from my front yard. No landscape yet but we just built the house.

 

[bdruff]

Haha...pictures are out of order but that has been MY view in the front yard for the past few weeks!

 

[bdruff]

I did the valve cover gasket in September. A new gasket came with this kit so I used it. If anyone wants the other one, pm me. Free plus the ride. I'll trash it if no one wants it but if anyone has a leaky valve cover...this would fix it.

 

[jeffro109]

No clue on the little hanger, not sure I've ever seen it in several years of messing with the LC...good work on getting the work done though!

 

[bicycleagent003]

Good job getting this in the done column! I'm sure that's a big relief!

 

[bdruff]

Where the heck does this ground wire connect? There is a ground next to the oil dipstick. What about this one?

 

[gsi18867]

Should reach the front engine hoist mount.

 

[Azca]

The small hangar is for the engine wire harness. Probably the one next to the EGR valve/pipe. The sensor behind the TVV is the second knock sensor. Ground wire is as stated above.

Pics that may help, see post# 39 Running after 3 years sitting from blown HG, new issues

 

[Kernal]

FWIW you should be able to find a generic PCV grommet that will fit at most parts stores, to get you moving.

 

[bdruff]

It cranks but won't turn over.

 

[baggar11]

It cranks but won't turn over.

Need way more info than that to help...

 

[bdruff]

Need way more info than that to help...

Don't know where to start. Changed the fuel filter. Checked all the connections. I marked the distributor location before I removed it and put it back in the same spot. I did try moving it as my wife tried to start it.

A couple times, it seemed like it was going to start...but it never did catch.

I can smell fuel now.

I did not replace plugs or wires.

I did replace the clips on the fuel injectors. They all clipped in nice and tight.

What else?

I'm going to see if I can get a timing light.

 

[Azca]

Did you mark where the distributor was before disassembly? What about the coil, is it connected? I disconnected mine so that I could lubricate the system by turning it over a few times. Reconnected the coil and boom, started right up.

 

[bdruff]

I did mark the distributor...and everything is reconnected...as far as I can tell.

 

[baggar11]

I had a similar thing happen to me when I did my head gasket. Check your battery connections. Can't remember what they're called, but I didn't have both leads connected to the positive terminal. It just cranked and cranked without starting.

 

[bdruff]

Took off the distributor....put it back together and it started right up.