Well, I didn't go to classes today due to this serial sharp shooter thing goin on here in Va/Md(the recent shooting was 2min from my campus, and it was media frenzy/cop frenzy) and I didn't feel like being in northern Va. So I went ahead and worked on my motor some more. I got the oil pan on, only after to find the oil pickup/filter thing still sitting on my workbench...DAMNIT...so I took the oil pan back off, installed the pickup line, and then reinstalled the oil pan, so that took about an hour. Then I installed my power steering bracket, got my water pump off the old motor, and bolted up the motor mounts...I had to be at work by 4, and it was only 2, so I thought..what the hell, I'll throw the motor in...well, easier said then done. I DID get the motor in the car, I got one motor mount in its place, and the tranny & flywheel spline, etc lined up, but the driver side mount just wouldn't go in the right place. At this time it was about 3:15 and of course, it decided to rain! So...I messed with the motor some more trying to get it to fit better, but being only one person...its hard to drop a motor in w/out an extra set of hands...so as of now, the motor is IN the car, but I need to get the motor mount lined up and bolted down...it should only take about 30minutes tops...but I had to get to work(which I showed up late for anyways after showering, etc)...so basically, after class tomorrow the motor will be in, and the water pump will be installed, as well as the alternator, belts, and some misc wiring. On saturday I hope to finish some more wiring, starter, and clean up...Sunday I plan to get the motor started



Sorry for the long post, but I'm just glad to have the thing in the car! I'll post pics tom....

 

is there a reason you didnt install the water pump before putting the engine in the car?

 

cool ,let see some pics!

 

No reason...y, you think i should have? Doesn't make a dif either way really...the hole is taped off, and the waterpump will slide right on...





pics tom hopefully...

 

congrats on the work.