I wouldn't hesitate to do what you're doing. A couple of things I always
do. It keeps me from ever being a professional mechanic as I'd get fired
for being waaay too slow.
I take my time, photograph stuff BEFORE you take it off. It's not like
there's one down the block you can check against if you're unsure how
something goes back together. Digital cameras are great for this. Baggies
(buy Zip Lock big boxes at Costco/big box store) with labels for bolts,
brackets, small assemblies, etc.
I always keep things hospital clean. What is bad and why? I almost take a
forensics approach when taking parts off.
As expected, I replace all that's convenient while I've got the engine 1/2
apart. You should replace ALL the hoses. You'll be able to get to the ones
that go to the heater core, etc. Replace the stat. Timing chain and
tensioner. Seals where you can get to them. Fan clutch brush. Flush and
make sure the cooling system is 100%. I figure half the time, cars die
because of a neglected cooling system.
On water/oil seal surfaces where everybody uses Permatex, I use Toyota Form
In Place Gasket (FIPG). It's essentially the same thing, but $12 a tube and
I think it's much better. I also use Toyota red coolant. Flush every last
bit of green out first as they're not compatible.
The engine should be as good as new when you're done. Not really, but very
close. The bottom end most people agree is a pretty stout design and as
long as you're not blowing smoke under hard accelleration you should be in
for a very rewarding engine when you're done.
I went through 1/3 the engine (head not off) and spent a lot of $$$ on
fixing stuff before it broke (rebuilt alt, fan clutch, rad, hoses, sensors,
wiring, etc.) and have been rewarded with a great ride for over 2 years.
Turn key and go. Ironically, the one thing I thought looked "OK" and didn't
touch was the knock sensor. Guess what I got to go back in there for and
fix?
Good luck,
K o l l
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From: "the505inme" <the505inme@yahoo.ca>
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Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:29 AM
Subject: [Peugeot-L] n9te head removal tools
> I'm taking the head off an N9TE due to cooant shooting out of the
> tailpipe. I'm doing this with a basic tool kit, and keep having to run
> out to the tool store to buy stuff I don't have.
>
> Can someone with N9TE tear down experience list all the tools I will
> need, including bolt sizes? Off the top of your head, what is the size
> of the bolt for the crank pully?
>
> Oh yah, any tricks and tips in general could only help!
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