macm Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Just wanted to thank the folks that post often here. My head gaskets and clutch went bad at the same time, so I decided to go ahead and take out the engine and fix it all. I had never done anything like this before and the shop wanted 1800 in labor to fix the clutch and the head gaskets. But she is worth it (1990 Loyale in nice shape). I got the whole thing back together and put it back in. Turned her over and nothing. I was pissed. Well I came in and decided to look on line. I could not find the answer anywhere. Then I came across USMB. You guys rock!! It turns out that the manual was a little misleading on the timing for the crankshafts. I didn't have them out of phase 180 like they need to be. A long story short, I took her apart yesterday, redid the timing and presto... She started right up!!! So thanks again! My buddy (who actually helped me the whole time and had never picked up a wrench before) was nice enough to put some pictures online. This is his site if you are interested. Saturday: http://www.railstar.us/blog.php?blogid=27 Sunday: http://www.railstar.us/blog.php?blogid=28 -Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrazy Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well welcome a-board, looks like you had some fun...and on the side of the road no-less. I'm impressed, even though I'm sure it sucked doing it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Great pics. I have never seen an engine done out on the street. The closest I've come to that is at a condo carport, where I did a quick swap before anyone had time to complain. I think you'll continue to find this board Rocks! Welcome to it. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Welcome to the board Macm. You guys did an incredible job working like that. Outside, and on a hill no less. I'm sure there was ordinance against what you did but no harm done. Thanks for the link to the excellent photos, they were a joy to see. Hopefully you will now have a lot of trouble free miles driving that nice car. Drive on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVBigBlue Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 "You know, that is completely against city ordinance." If I had a dollar for every time I've heard that....... Welcome to the board! NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi81 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Looks like fun. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Johnson Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I have to give you guys some props. You didn't have an engine stand..that must have been annoying working on the engine while it dangled from a chain. And those manuals...makes me wonder how many people just threw in the towel when they did the timing to the book...and it didn't start. Good Job and welcome to the board!! I like the comment about the "G thang" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Congrats and welcome to the board. Nice write up and glad to see you tackle something like this....on the street. Make me look bad. I think I am going to work on 'something' today since 'Scrappy' is in the garage. There is a thing or two I can install on it. People like you inspire me to get my arse back in the garage and type less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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