Legacy Wagon Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 So I picked up an engine from a junk yard that was supposedly running good when it was pulled from the car. It has a 90 day warranty. I'm planning to swap the oil pan and intake manifold/throttle body, injectors...the whole fuel system pretty much, over from my old engine. I am planning to replace: Thermostat Water Pump Timing Belt Spark Plugs Spark Plug Wires Torque Converter Front Seal (may as well do it while it's out) Rear Main Seal Front Main Seal I may have some more things that I cant remember, but that's what I have so far. I'm also going to check out the crank pulley, timing gear and key while I'm installing the new water pump. Can anyone think of anything else that needs to be done while I'm at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Do the headgaskets now. Just save yourself the trouble. Buy the gaskets, new head bolts, valve cover gaskets, bolt grommets, and plug grommets. It'll cost a few bucks, but it'll mean that you don't have to touch the engine again. Plus, it'll never be easier to do than right now. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Well these EJ22's weren't prone to head gasket issues, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541WRC Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They were not prone to leaks from the H.G. but the cam seals are another story..I though my HG was leaking and @ first I thought it was the valve gaskets..replaced those....it helped but the problem I think is the cam seals. 5 bones gets you new seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 So the cam seals leak a lot? What's the procedure to change them? How do you hold the cams in place to remove the cam gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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