Random Coolant Loss, need some info asap

[SunlitComet]

REMOVAL

1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil cooler lines.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the oil filter adapter.
5. Remove the gasket and seal.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the oil filter adapter gasket.
2. Install the oil filter adapter.
3. Install the bolts.

• • Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) .

1. Install the oil cooler lines.
2. Install the oil filter.
3. Install the engine oil, as needed.

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Oil Pan Replacement REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine oil and the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Valve Assembly Replacement.
5. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
6. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
7. Remove the engine mount through bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (2WD).
8. Raise and support the engine.
9. Remove the oil pan.
10. Note the location of any studs to assist reassembly.
11. Clean all the sealing surfaces. Refer to Oil Pan Clean and Inspect.
12. Remove the engine oil pan and the gasket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the engine oil pan and a NEW oil pan gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.
2. Lower the engine onto the engine mounts.
3. Install the engine mount through-bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (2WD).
4. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
6. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Valve Assembly Replacement.
7. Install the engine oil filter and the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.

 

[SunlitComet]

Service and Repair REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. See: Cooling System\Service and Repair
2. Remove the upper fan shroud. See: Cooling System\Fan Shroud\Service and Repair
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the fan, the fan clutch, and the pulley from the coolant pump. See: Cooling System\Fan Clutch\Service and Repair
5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the coolant pump.
6. Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant pump.
7. Remove the coolant pump from the engine block.
8. Clean the mating surfaces on the coolant pump and the engine block.
9. Remove the coolant pump bolts.
10. Remove the coolant pump from the engine block.
11. Clean the mating surfaces on the coolant pump and the engine block.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the coolant pump to the engine block.
2. Install the new gaskets. NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the bolts.

• • Tighten the bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) .

1. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the coolant pump.
2. Connect the heater hose to the coolant pump.
3. Install the coolant pump pulley, the fan, and fan clutch to the coolant pump hub.
4. Install the drive belt.
5. Install the upper fan shroud.
6. Start the engine. Run the engine, with the radiator cap removed, until the upper radiator hose becomes hot (This indicates that the thermostat is open).
7. While the engine is running at idle speed, add coolant to the radiator, until the level reaches the bottom of the filler neck. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.

1. Install the radiator cap. Make sure that the cap arrows line up with the overflow tube.
2. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

 

[992dr]

Thanks sun, I appreciate the info.

Well, today was a loooong assss day. Went to a buddies house to do the install and with the intention of just doing the intake manifold gasket and water pump gaskets. On the ride there, the CEL lite started to blink(NOT good), it was misfiring. Boy was I wrong, intake turned into valve cover gaskets which turned into spider injection upgrade and a good cleaning. It was such a mess under there, the buildup was so thick and some signs of oil inside the manifold was back towards the rear of the manifold. I wish I had the money for some mods, today would've been a good time to install them to, hah. Oh yeah, installed my ignition to, plugs, wires, coil, cap and rotor box to but I unplugged untuil I can find out why it didnt work. For some reason the MSD ignition box did not work, no spark when plugged in. Plugging it into the factory location and it worked fine. It was modified when I bought it, thought it was going to be fine, thought wrong .
Thought we were done until I was pulling away. He took a look under and saw it was STILL dripping. WTF, I'm aggrivated. Tomorrow I am going to get some radiator leak stop and see what happens. I'm going to fall into an eternal sleep....

 

[SunlitComet]

coolant still from the back? which side?

 

[992dr]

At first it was dripping off of the bell housing. Then last night I took it for another drive and saw it was dripping off of the bell housing ans somewhere on the passenger side.
Thats the first time I saw 2 puddles. I'm going to put it back up on stands and take another look today.

I will tell you this, its running like a scalded dog now.
The plugs were original and had almost no electrode left, the cap was so distorted and coroded and the rotor was also very coroded the tip was melted. I'm not sure how it was running. I think it was on its last leg on the way over to his house, when the CEL started blinking. I just about sheet myself. The CEL turned off as soon as I started it after all the work.
This leak is really getting to me.

 

[992dr]

Ok a little update. I havent seen any more leaking (keeping my fingers crossed).
But, I cant seem to get the new spider assembly to seat unti the upper manifold. It has a leak and just stalled getting off the highway. I need to get this to seat correctly or this is going to get messy again.

Has anyone installed a new spider assembly? If so did you guys have any problems seating into the upper manifold?

 

[Ironman1979]

i do know that if the spider lines are not in teh right places it wont seat right.. there is a thing saying one has to be on top .. they would be going the right places.. but one has to be on top of the other one ir it wont seat right.. like 3 has to be over 5 or something like that.. cause there is an obstruction and it has to be routed a certain way

 

[gpracer1]

I just did it a few weeks ago. You must install the lines just like in the picture and put lots of grease on the main connector oval oring. When mine would not seat, the electrical connector (harness end) would not click lock onto the spider socket. When the spider was seated into the manifold, it would stick up far enough.

 

[992dr]

OH CRAP.
Well, has anyone removed just the upper manifold to do this?
Or I should ask. Can I do this by just removing the upper manifold?

 

[arb905]

yes you can pull just the upper intake. And the spider assembly does have to be installed in a certain way. Upper intake should be fairly easy. no coolant loss or need to pull the distributor.