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i loved the exedy clutch in my 2.2, will this new clutch be heavy to shift?

Some updates to the swap project, engine has all new top end gaskets, put together by a dealer tech. He says the inside of the engine looks great, so it should work well for this application. Plugs were originals (ordered a new set), van didn't have any check engine light on at all, GM ignition systems are amazing.

Learned a couple new tricks for stuck/broken exhaust stud removal. Double nut works really well for a stuck one and drilling out the broken one with a 1/8th bit then pound in a T20 torx bit, came out with ease.

engine is on the way out, labeling everything don't want to get screwed up during the install!

No way to miss those labels!

I can't remember the last time that I ever labeled wires when removing or working on an engine. The only thing I've been doing lately for organizational purposes and speed, is to bag and tag bolts that I remove so I don't have to go searching for them when I need them.

All my bolts are in zip locks labeled and organized, the extra few minutes definitely will save a lot of time later

3X00-Modified wrote:I can't remember the last time that I ever labeled wires when removing or working on an engine. The only thing I've been doing lately for organizational purposes and speed, is to bag and tag bolts that I remove so I don't have to go searching for them when I need them.

You've also done engine swaps a time or twelve...

Yeah but stupid me I didn't even do it the first time I removed a motor... Granted I didn't have issues going back in but you'd think first time around I would mark something but I just didn't.

its always good practice to label stuff.

Just to keep people from walking off with hardware or small harnesses, I put them in a clear tote to stow it away until its ready for use again.

don't need someone messing with a rebuild on me again!

That looks like a crazy big job... have fun and good luck!

We were told in college during engines class to bag 'em and tag 'em, never though about putting everything in a tote though... smart idea!

My tote was just a plastic shopping bag

Really good things are happening in the garage



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well an update

i have the incorrect mounting brackets, attempting to locate some fingers crossed

Mounting brackets for??? I think most of us that are following your thread would be willing to help you look...

for the engine mounts, check out this thread maybe you can shed some light on this.

http://www.beretta.net/forum/viewtopic. ... 5&start=30