old yeller Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 That will speed this build up a couple weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 ok the heads went on (after the gasket flip flop) with ease. Ill be duplicating that process for the other side. passenger side head complete, now to start on the driver side driverside head removed drivers pistons is a bit cleaner than the passenger side cleaning the header bolts, I was wire brushing them, and running them thru the Old head when... SNAP count my blessings this happened on an OLD head out side of the car and on the work bench. Driver side head now complete. im going to crab some lunch.!! ..LS9 Oil cooler is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I like crabs for lunch too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 NICE work Chad! Thx for sharing the pix too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Get er dun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 one step forward, two steps back well the E-Force kit is missing a GM part (part # 15 Oil cooler feed tube) thats ok Ill just call Edelbrock on Monday and have them-..... damm holidayok Ill call a local dealership and -.....damm holiday sigh So Ill start the crank pinning process.STEP 1 remove starter to install JA321321321231231313 Flywheel locking toolSTEP1.a curse and swear because something is blocking it. STEP1.b remove/loosen the goddammit manifolds you just crushed your fingers on 6 hours earlier. sigh... So I just sprayed Purple Power degreeser under there and let it drip for the night to keep it clean. im going to have a drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If it's not one thing, it's another. Just think of how much beer and booze you can buy and still not come close to what labor would have cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just think of how much beer and booze you can buy and still not come close to what labor would have cost. true, A: im taking my time and doing the details. B: this is therapy for me. a work stress reliever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Only used the flywheel tool once when the motor was out of the car to torque the bolt. Otherwise just throw it in 4th, jam the ebrake on and that will prevent the motor from spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Like what I'm seeing. Looks like fun. Wish they made one of these that fit under a C5 hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Only used the flywheel tool once when the motor was out of the car to torque the bolt. Otherwise just throw it in 4th, jam the ebrake on and that will prevent the motor from spinning. been there done that on the C5. the Tork Tube rubber grommets had just enough give/flex that it was hard getting an accurate reading on 140* turn on the bolt (the stretch ).plus the 'spring-enyess' or bounce throws me off. I have stripped and cross threaded bolts in a block before. I use the resistance feed back to tell me is something is wrong. My personal choice is to use the Flywheel tool.Ill add it to my odd tool collections and do the job right. For thoes that dont know we are talking aobut the LS flywheel holding tool.It replaces the starter (when you can get the som-a-bitch out) so you can lock the engine in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 That's a pretty slick gizmo Chadly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm jealous. I miss having a car to mod and wrench on. ASS CHEEEEEEEKS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 if ya got some free time Chris come on down!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yah I have the tool now, along with the crank pulley install tool, but for getting the bolt off I've never had an issue with using the drivetrain. Then again I have solid couplers in my TT. Was just throwing out an option in case you didn't have the tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe@cpr.com Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 chad i don't know if i'm close enough to you distance wise but i have the flywheel tool if you want to borrow it really quick you can use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 chad i don't know if i'm close enough to you distance wise but i have the flywheel tool if you want to borrow it really quick you can use it. thank you joe,in hind sight I should have asked before buying it. so be it. besides im sooooooo across town from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe@cpr.com Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 no worries man, you'll have it so someone on your side of town can ask you for it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadracr Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Subscribed because I love to watch this stuff..... Chad what part of town are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Subscribed because I love to watch this stuff..... Chad what part of town are you in?67th ave and happy valley road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewstein Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Subscribed because I love to watch this stuff..... Chad what part of town are you in? I could give you directions but it would involve driving to an airport, Cabellas, some community out on Bell rd, and a Jack-In-The-Box among other things. Hardest house to find I've ever been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Subscribed because I love to watch this stuff..... Chad what part of town are you in? I could give you directions but it would involve driving to an airport, Cabellas, some community out on Bell rd, and a Jack-In-The-Box among other things. Hardest house to find I've ever been to. Bwahahahaha! It also helps if you can identify different pine trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 woot starter is free!! only took the Twerking with the headers and oil sump lines.... what a mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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