348 Engine repair thread

It definitely pulls harder and longer, it's not like someone dropped a LS1 in it or anything but it's most definitely stronger you can feel it, it's not drastic but it's noticable. 2% leak down will do that I suppose.

 

Quick tips...
I ordered all new OEM shock studs with correct part number, they suck, either you have threads for the nut and it only goes in the shock mount 8mm or it goes into the shock then you have no threads. Below is the part number from Bell metric that fits way better along with the short OEM stud next to the bell metric one.

Also the brembo part number for the brake caliper bleed caps 100% work on the Teeves calipers that whose beed caps are NLA.

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I will yes

 

Image Unavailable, Please Login Still shaking it down, want to cross 100 miles before I call it good. Doing 15 min loop of city and highway. Back in and check for leaks, brakes. GB, engine, cooling etc, had one 3/4 in bulkhead cooling hose had to swap a new clamp in as it kept weeping, surprised I missed that clamp. Still not gone over 5500 rpm, not till 100+ miles logged.

Will drop front end 6mm or so to avoid lift if I experience it, usually happens on highway around a sweeper which is un-nerving but so far so good, and I have to say... with factory fresh functional front suspension it's a different car.

Man the clutch grabs and locks hard, stalled it few times like a noob, in front of people


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Ran out for lunch, better pic of current stance and chassis angle. Seems rather close to what it should be, maybe a tad lower in front which is advantageous to avoid lift.


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Ok not sure if there's a rule but did 100 miles spinning motor in a gear to get 4k while driving around, highway blasts, stop and go stop lights, crossed 100 miles and head gaskets hold and no leaks and engine still purrs, I'll call it good.

Runs like a raped ape, purrs like a singer sewing machine.

Thanks for the support and tech advice and watchful eyes spotting things I missed or did not consider.

Time to end this thread. Watch for new ones, rear shock rebuild, carpet install, maybe repaint the black lower sections as they tend to fade, maybe yellow calipers.

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Ha ha! I need more of them!