Resurrecting my hoe'

[dadof31971]

Thought id start a new thread since havent been on to even visit in quite awhile. Last spring my beloved 98 LS spun bearing on #1 piston along with lifter tick and few other issues. So here we go pulled engine out soon after initially happened but put on back burner due to sons car dropping valve seat. Now that weather beginning to break a little as I dont have garage and am in driveway got master rebuild kit, water pump, new crank, oil cooler lines, fuel pump, knock sensor ordered and on the way. Going to go back stock with everything. Feel free to jump in here and offer any adviice or hints as I go, will try to keep updated as time goes (with pics as possible)

 

[SunlitComet]

Must have bigger pictures with more detail shot to really enjoy it and share.

 

[dadof31971]

Must have bigger pictures with more detail shot to really enjoy it and share.

Well took those with my old pre pay phone and not yet figured out if I can enlarge them now. The pics are this from left to right:
1) Everything unhooked, mounts off and engine still in engine bay but ready for lift out
2) Engine coming out (halfway point)
3) Engine on ground getting ready to load up on father in laws trailer
4) Everything tore apart for inspection to see exactly what happened in father in laws garage

 

[dadof31971]

Heres the new goodies rolling in so far
- New Delco fuel pump, delco water pump, new oil cooler inlet and outlet lines and crankshaft with bearings. Got the rebuild kit today (3-20), pic is stock photo but is exact one I bought, still waiting for knock sensor but things are looking promising.

 

[dadof31971]

Got the fuel pump replaced was going to put oil cooler lines on but didn't realize fittings on end going to radiator were removable so had to order new ones and timing cover, t-stat, and exhaust doughnuts. Did take block to machine shop though for new cam bearings, pistons to be pressed on, block check, exhaust stud removal, and freeze plugs. Will be another week or so til all that's done then hopefully have engine back in not too long afterwords.