To do while I'm in there?

[derf]

I'm getting close to being ready to pull the Renix 4.0 out of the donor to be put in my next project.

 

I'm starting my to-do list of what to do while it's out.

 

I'm probably going to start with a compression test on the engine before it comes out.  If it's low, it'll get a full rebuild.  If not, I'd still want to do some work while it is out and easy to get to everything.

 

At the very least, a good cleaning, new gaskets and seals all around.  I'm going back and forth on doing a head gasket and new head bolts.  Though if I decide to do a new cam, the head would probably come off.

 

So I'm thinking of doing an RV cam that is close-ish to stock. I'm not looking for a big change.  But as long as I'm thinking about replacing a worn down cam, may as well do a mild upgrade.

 

Of course, I'll be doing a water pump and thermostat.  And even if I don't do a cam, I'll check and potentially swap the timing chain.

 

New injectors are probably a good idea.  I have a bored out Renix throttle body already.  I'll do all hoses and look at replacement EGR, PCV, and breather.

 

Anything else y'all an think of?

 

 

[89 MJ]

I’d throw a water pump at it and thoroughly inspect the freeze plug and possibly replace them. 
 

If you pull the head, I’d at least relap the valves too. 

[pizzaman09]

Look over the exhaust manifold for cracks.

[89 MJ]

Maybe do a gasket match port job on the manifolds and cylinder head too

[derf]

5 hours ago, pizzaman09 said:

Look over the exhaust manifold for cracks.

 

Good idea.

 

4 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

Maybe do a gasket match port job on the manifolds and cylinder head too

I do have a kit to do that...