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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: xkmail on March 01, 2009, 08:00:51 PM

Title: Some before and after pics of head and block from rebuild
Post by: xkmail on March 01, 2009, 08:00:51 PM

The head was sent out for resurface, some welding around water ports, and hot tank.
The block cleaned up with brake cleaner, soft brass brush, and a air wheel with a soft steel wool type pad.
(http://www.stopcollectors4.us/images/old_head)
(http://www.stopcollectors4.us/images/new_head)
(http://www.stopcollectors4.us/images/old_block)
(http://www.stopcollectors4.us/images/new_block)
(http://www.stopcollectors4.us/images/suz_testa)

Title: Re: Some before and after pics of head and block from rebuild
Post by: zukizuki07 on March 01, 2009, 09:18:46 PM

good stuff! what did that run you if you dont mind me asking?

Title: Re: Some before and after pics of head and block from rebuild
Post by: xkmail on March 01, 2009, 10:47:44 PM

The gasket kit and bolts was like $60 off ebay.
Valve job was $195, heck I could have got a rebuilt for $250 from online, and if my water sleeves were much worse I would have.
I reused timing belt and water pump looked OK.(OTHERWISE $140~)
Two cans of paint $12(primer and red extreme engine heat paint)
4 sparks plugs bosch platinum $12
1 can brake cleaner $3
Bought some misc nuts 8mmX1.25 for exhaust, and a few new bolts $6
Two gall antifreeze $18 (although prestone buy 1 get 1 free)
Borrowed neighbors torque wrench for head bolts 46-50 lbs (free)
Borrowed neighbors air sander thingy and pad (free)
bag of rags $8
radiator was replaced last month $160
thermostat and gasket $8
about 4 hours to remove, 6 hours to put back together.
When I took the head in the shop moved it off tdc so I guessed, and guessed right because it started right up (yipee!)
NOTE: TAKE DIGITAL PICTURES OF EVERYTHING, IT REALLY HELPS FOR REFERENCE.