Yes, it sure does - LOL Jade had 192,000 but will be back stronger!
I AM JAKE'S | Jade | Engine Rebuild | 94 YJ
- Thread starter Jake Wettern | iamjake
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Jade was just a little tired...great to see her getting some much deserved TLC....can't wait for you to be back on your journey...nothing but positive thoughts headed your way
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Get well soon Jade! Lucile is getting very close to having a rebuild of here own.
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Can't wait to see Jade back on the road. #50stateroadtrip
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Yes, she was one tired girl!
Hey Rillo16 - me too....should be ready by late next week - than the adventure continues!
Geddes Racing Engines Jade's engine block up in the boring bar this morning cleaning her up nice! Federal-Mogul Motorparts is supplying all the replacement engine components & helping the rebuild! This is nuts! Jade is a lucky gal & I am truly blessed. She may have her quirks & flaws but who doesn't! I sure do! We'll keep her on the road forever! Hang in there Jade!
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Looking good.....soooo shiny
Think about a clutch and plate while you have the engine out. (<;
We found that the #massive oil leak was due to the oil pan gasket being pushed in (pic below). The knock was due to a bent rod which was caused by a previous head gasket failure that allowed coolant into the cylinder. You can see the uneven wear on the piston skirt from the bent rod (pics above).
Before and after pics of the deck surface of Jade's engine block. You can actually see the high spots in the #factory surface finish in the first pic. The second pic shows the surface @geddesracingengines put on the deck to prepare it for the severe duty head gasket. When you are performing a head gasket repair, do yourselves a favor and DO NOT use an abrasive disc to clean the block or head surfaces!!
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Seem to remember that there should be cross-hatching at this point in those cylinder bores?
Or is this after boring / before honing?
Coming along nicely, good to have a sponsor for this kind of thing, it can get expensive for sure.
Keep the pics coming, this is good stuff. Video of first fire would be cool. That part always made me nervous.
Or is this after boring / before honing?
Coming along nicely, good to have a sponsor for this kind of thing, it can get expensive for sure.
Keep the pics coming, this is good stuff. Video of first fire would be cool. That part always made me nervous.
Been following along with you on your journey. Glad when Jade is back and you're back on the road. Safe and happy travels.
That's so awesome, thank you! Yes, will be glad to get Jade back on the road!
Hey Jake, any idea on what color you're going to paint the block?...my two picks would be Jade green for her name and or your signature olive drab....
A couple of pics of the boring process on Jade's block as @geddesracingengines prep it for the pistons and rings. The cylinders cleaned up great, so it’s off to the resurfacer next!!
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