Another day, another skinned knuckle... "> > The manifold stud (and one loose) is missing on the #5 on my 86 4kq.
That sounds familiar...." Two gaskets and a windage tray make it ready for the oil pan:
Another angle, showing the rear crank seal flange:  Mr. Hands at play, tightening those 24 oil pan bolts:
The oil pan is on and the engine is turned the right way up again, sort of:
The head with its new exhaust manifold studs installed using red Loctite:
And with the exhaust manifold gaskets "guessed" into place:  Oh, Mr. Hands is happy with the fitment!
And due to the lack of appropriate washers, another hard day's night comes to a close...  |
