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F3600 · 11-15-2002, 07:14 AM

Hi everybody!

Well my KA24E just blowed a piston ring last week..

i have found a KA24E with 41000KM for 975$ (Can&#036<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> with a warranty .
Im keeping the old SOHC for learning purpose and rebuilding later in the process..

Anyone can tell me if im gonna need specials tools to get the engine apart?
i have already the FSM for my car.

There is some good book for learning How an engine work?
i have read Howstuffworks.com already and i got an overview of the internal of an engine

anyway that a lots of questions.. tell me about your learning experience ..

Sorry for my bad english !<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

Thx for your reply

Fred

Pancor · 11-15-2002, 09:09 AM

Just use the FSM's procedures for removing the head, front cover, pistons, etc, and you'll soon learn enough about your engine.  you'll jsut need an assortment of wrenches, a gear puller, a good soft mallet, and other common tools.

*LanceS13* · 11-15-2002, 11:07 AM

::trying to remember my tear-down:: <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh2.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh2:'>
I think I had to use a ratchet and extension to get to the head bolts.  The bolts also have a weird head (Allen?)...luckily my Dad has every tool known to man.
When you remove the cam gears, you'll need a big cheater bar and at least two people.  Those things are on there tight.  
The FSM should be a big help.  I only have the Chiltons and it was adequate in helping tear it down.

11-15-2002, 07:14 AM	#1
F3600 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi everybody! Well my KA24E just blowed a piston ring last week.. i have found a KA24E with 41000KM for 975$ (Can&#036<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> with a warranty . Im keeping the old SOHC for learning purpose and rebuilding later in the process.. Anyone can tell me if im gonna need specials tools to get the engine apart? i have already the FSM for my car. There is some good book for learning How an engine work? i have read Howstuffworks.com already and i got an overview of the internal of an engine anyway that a lots of questions.. tell me about your learning experience .. Sorry for my bad english !<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> Thx for your reply Fred

11-15-2002, 11:07 AM	#3
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	::trying to remember my tear-down:: <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh2.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh2:'> I think I had to use a ratchet and extension to get to the head bolts.  The bolts also have a weird head (Allen?)...luckily my Dad has every tool known to man. When you remove the cam gears, you'll need a big cheater bar and at least two people.  Those things are on there tight.   The FSM should be a big help.  I only have the Chiltons and it was adequate in helping tear it down. __________________ 1992 240SX Fastback #47 DSP MS SCCA RX-7 ITS Project FOR SALE

11-15-2002, 09:09 AM	#2
Pancor Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just use the FSM's procedures for removing the head, front cover, pistons, etc, and you'll soon learn enough about your engine.  you'll jsut need an assortment of wrenches, a gear puller, a good soft mallet, and other common tools.