i must commend the fact that with such little knowledge of how things work under the hood of a car, you really do have a lot of heart for throwing yourself into swapping motors already, considering the fact that some people would be apprehensive of doing such a thing so quickly by themselves. much respect. good luck on the project. peace

^^^ I thought the same thing as that guy https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png



How old are you BTW?



I can't imagine how you haven't dived into something like this before, you're not afraid of getting dirty apparently, and you like cars.......



I didn't think any stock radiators had a cap on top and on the filler neck like this one, then again, I didn't think any aftermarket ones had the bleed screw?



Yes that is for the coolant level sensor, you should be able to plug it (might make the coolant buzzer go off though?), or just get the sensor, if the wire is still around there somewhere, theres only one wire to that thing, that would be best and easiest, but not the cheapest. Though you might find a kick me down sensor from someone?



Good luck, have fun learning.... these are really easy cars to work on, but still ask lots of questions when in doubt, they are different machines than normal and you shouldn't ask piston engine guys much https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/cool.png

I'm 20. I haven't done this before mostly because I haven't had the opportunity. My family has always bought new cars on the premise that "buying a used car is buying someone else's problem." So my family has never been very mechanically inclined. When my friend told me that he'd hand the 7 over for $100, I couldn't pass up the opportunity after doing a little research.



Anyways, I'm going out to the garage for some quality time with the 7. On today's schedule is to remove the power steering, and A/C compressor and hoses. Then I'll continue with the removal of the engine, which my next step is to unbolt the tranny. I'm not expecting to be able to get the engine out today, but I'll see what happens.

Ok, I'm now 2 hoses away from hoisting the engine. Does anyone know what size wrench is needed to take off the oil cooler hoses?

Video update:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtksMieuivI



I've got some kinks to fix, but at least it starts!

Good job on finally getting it running.

Sweet, good job on the quick turn around! I also autocross and all i can tell you is focus on the suspention. Example #1: when you get extra money save it for a good set of adjustible struts, i like K-Sport good parts for a good price. As you know C compound tires are always a plus, Hancook makes nice tires for a good price. Second bit of advice is check with your states emmitions laws befor you modify the engine. The only thing i would do in your case is lose the fan bolted to the water pump and replace it with an electric fan, not that much need for a exhaust header but they are nice but loose the dual tip exhaust system and replace it with full 2 1/2" pipe from the thermal reactor to the rear bumper. "uncork the bitch" oh, lock the 5 link rear suspention. good luck, you have a good start!

Thanks for the shout-out on the video!



Suspension and exhaust are a great idea after the GTU is running right. I would suggest a Racing Beat header, RB presilencer, and Corskport cat-back if you want to go single, and a full RB for dual.