Date: Wed, 28 May 2014 16:26:19 -0700
Reply-To: John Schwartz <pa38112@ROADRUNNER.COM>
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From: John Schwartz <pa38112@ROADRUNNER.COM>
Subject: Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
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My van was a similar situation that is sat for many years..... once I got
her running there were a few coolant and oil leak that I wanted to tend
to.... She had about 95000 on the clock..
Once apart we went ahead and did a rebuild similar to what you're looking
at... I only did this in place of a new engine because I know I'll be
swapping it out for a Subi in another year or so.... and have some serious
road trips planned for this summer...
With that:
I would recommend going with the Rocky Jennings or GoWesty configured AMC
heads.... You spending about $100 more, but they will have the upgraded
valves and machined ports etc.....
Your cylinder barrels should be OK, but sitting there may have been some
rust and pitting which could cause some burring oil from oil blow by....
check them.... may be able to get by with honing them. if you do go with
new barrels etc.. may as well go for the gusto and get the 2.2 kit from
Go-Westy.....
H2O Pump.... absolutely... and while you're at it change out the plastic
coolant system fittings that come off the engine.... what the hell was
Dieter thinking about when they installed theses at the factory.... and
while the system is down may as well change ALL the hoses.... Van Café has
a kit alredy to go... A little pricy, but in the end it is cheaper than
having to go to five different places.... Also flush the system and
replace it with G12.... I know I'll hear some push back on this...
Your oil pump should be OK..... but considering it is a $50 part and four
bolts, may as well go for it.... Also, you may consider installing an oil
pressure and temp senders/switches...
Also, no mention of your fuel lines.... it goes with our saying.... and
your pressure regulator may need to be swapped out too....
All in all, my engine feels pretty tight, has good torque, hums like a
sewing machine, and I wouldn't think twice about a 3K mile run in her
tomorrow... I may postpone the Subi for another year.... but I am still
collecting parts!!!!
Good luck