Putting a 3400 in a first gen

wadus · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:56 pm Post subject:

Still not in the car, but getting closer.

I have the "new" heads and intake installed, so its mostly together and almost ready to go in. I still have to pull the old engine and get the flywheel turned before I drop it in.

And a quick pic...

wadus · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have a part number for the O-ring for the coolant pipe that goes into the thermostat housing? The one that came with my intake gaskets and the one I ordered are both way too big (I think they are felpro part number 70799.) Both of them look like are for the pipe that goes in the front cover and not the one in the Tstat housing.

Thanks

quantum · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:01 pm Post subject:

wadus · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:24 pm Post subject:

I dont need the thermostat gasket, I need the O-ring that goes on the heater pipe that goes into the thermostat housing. And I cant find one. I'll probably have to take it to the parts store and find one that fits.

wadus · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:39 am Post subject:

Another question: Do I order plugs and wires for the 2.8 or 3400? The reason I ask is I bought a new set for the 2.8 before I tore it apart. The parts store told me the 3400 had different plugs, but not sure if that applies in our swaps.

Thanks

chronos · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:16 am Post subject:

You want the plug wires for the 3400 since the coil location and routing is different.

I would highly recommend you replace the LIM gaskets while you have the engine out, since they are almost guaranteed to start leaking at some point. You can get the whole gasket kit here http://wot-tech.com/shop/all/1996-2005-3400-and-2000-3100-intake-manifold-gasket-set/prod_118.html which includes everything you need. Just get a 10mm crow's foot or a swivel socket.

If you don't want that, you could get this which has most of the gaskets, including the coolant ones http://wot-tech.com/shop/all/completion-gasket-set/prod_258.html

chronos · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:18 am Post subject:

It's also a good idea to replace the spark plugs with new AC Delco Iridium plugs. They are a bit pricey but they last for 100,000 miles.

wadus · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the quick reply. I replaced the intake gasket, thats how I found out the heads had stripped out holes. I probably wont go with the iridium plugs (just yet anyway) until after I get it running and can drive it for a bit.

wadus · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject:

Does anyone know where I can get the intermediate shaft bracket for my car? Mine doesnt have one and Im guessing it should have one.

My shaft looks like this one if it matters

wadus · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:16 am Post subject:

Ok I have the engine in the car now and I just need to get everything connected back together.

I know there was a post on here about connecting the fuel lines but I cant seem to find it now. My question is does the fuel go in on the regulator side? Seems like it would but I thought I read that it went out on that side, so just wanting clarification.

Thanks

quantum · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:36 pm Post subject:

fuel goes into the regulator, then out the non regulator side

wadus · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:48 pm Post subject:

pingpong · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:45 pm Post subject:

wadus · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject:

I already ordered a set of wires for the 3400, the 2.8 wires were shot.

88cavalierz24 · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:17 pm Post subject:

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