Engine out tasks?

Hi, I'm just about to embark on taking the engine out for bearing replacement. This is the first time I've taken a car engine out since 1988! What other tasks/maintenance would be wise to undertake whilst the engine is out. I also plan to tidy the engine bay and replace the knackered electric fuel pump.

Cheers….
 
Hi Steve,

I am assuming that you will be replacing both camshaft and crankshaft bearings? If your fuel reserve tap is in anyway in need of a new 'o' ring, now would be the time to do it! Removing and overhauling the heater would also be easier to do, as you can stand in the engine bay. How is your steering box? The low pressure hoses in need of replacement?

Ron.
 
Hi Ron,

Yes, crankshaft and camshaft. I thinking of replacing all hoses whilst engine out as a matter of course, hadn't though bout the o ring though. The car suffers incredibly low oil pressure, once warm, it doesn't really register on the gauge and the light flickers whilst idling, hence the bearing replacement.
 
If your oil pressure is that low it is almost a given that the crank will need to be re ground. So do not buy bearings until that is done.
Depending on bore condition you may need a hone / rings or rebore, pistons and rings.
Replace the timing chain assy as a set.
Lap all the valves in. Throw on a set of stem seals.
Replace all the core plugs, hosing the block out to get rid of sediment.
Back flush the radiator with a hose.
Check the inlet manifold top bleed stub on the carb tower is clear.
Replace clutch throw out bearing, check friction plate condition.
And on and on until your wallet is empty :eek:
 
Hopefully will have out in a few weeks and see what's what. Don't know the condition/history of the engine really. Had the car for a few years now and took it off the road due to low oil pressure and never got round to sorting it.
 
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