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<blockquote data-quote="Real98roush" data-source="post: 16436696" data-attributes="member: 154990"><p>I made a monumental mistake and the car will be down for a while. I’m sick. Before we get into what happened, I’ll outline what was going on. </p><p></p><p>It’s getting hot here and AC is not an option I’m willing to sacrifice, so I ordered a new front cover and figured I might as well swap out the oil pump and add billet gears. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1646139[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Basic disassembly; drain fluids, pull radiator/fan assembly, water pump, alternator, pulleys, tensioners, etc. for the harmonic balancer I found the puller designed for Chrysler was perfect. [ATTACH=full]1646140[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The 3 arms lock into the balancer very nicely. Use the short rod and put a short socket extension in the crank for the rod to leverage against. [ATTACH=full]1646141[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1646142[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Everything was going smooth... [ATTACH=full]1646143[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Until a bolt from the oil pickup tube slipped out of my oily hands and into the oil pan. Doing this project with the engine in the car puts one of the oil pickup tube bolts lower than the edge of the pan, so proceed with care. </p><p></p><p>After a few futile attempts to retrieve the bolt with a magnet, I decided to drop the oil pan. </p><p></p><p>Grabbed the engine support bar to suspend the engine in the bay and dropped the front suspension. [ATTACH=full]1646144[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1646145[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Pulled the pan[ATTACH=full]1646146[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I have been experiencing hood clearance issues with the 2018 intake manifold because the TB angles upward, so I ordered a 45° coupler. The order has been delayed for 2 weeks due to COVID, so I hatched Plan B</p><p></p><p>Used so construction paper to make k-member spacer templates and had (2) each 1/2” spacers made. [ATTACH=full]1646147[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1646148[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Coupled with new 1” longer 10.9 Grade bolts I stacked the spacers to lower the engine in the bay. </p><p></p><p>Timing the engine was straightforward. Speed Addict has a great video of the entire OPG installation. </p><p></p><p>Stayed up really late and got everything back together and decided to use the MM oil filter relocation kit I had from the 4.6. </p><p></p><p>The spacers allowed for the engine cover (needs adjusting) and the strut tower brace to be installed (both mocked up below)</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1646149[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Woke up early, added fluids and fired right up. I heard something near the passenger side valve cover and jumped out to investigate(never looked at the gauges). The car stopped running and wouldn’t turnover. Threw a breaker bar on the car and my worst fear was reality, the engine seized. </p><p></p><p>Started investigating and found the problem almost immediately. While installing the oil relocation kit I accidentally plumbed it backwards and didn’t notice. </p><p></p><p>I’m so disappointed with myself. This should’ve been avoided. I need a week or so to clear my head before I pull the motor and see how bad it is. Hopefully it’s limited to the short block, but I’m fearful the cam journals might have got destroyed. </p><p></p><p></p><p>IG: @does_not_listen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Real98roush, post: 16436696, member: 154990"] I made a monumental mistake and the car will be down for a while. I’m sick. Before we get into what happened, I’ll outline what was going on. It’s getting hot here and AC is not an option I’m willing to sacrifice, so I ordered a new front cover and figured I might as well swap out the oil pump and add billet gears. [ATTACH=full]1646139[/ATTACH] Basic disassembly; drain fluids, pull radiator/fan assembly, water pump, alternator, pulleys, tensioners, etc. for the harmonic balancer I found the puller designed for Chrysler was perfect. [ATTACH=full]1646140[/ATTACH] The 3 arms lock into the balancer very nicely. Use the short rod and put a short socket extension in the crank for the rod to leverage against. [ATTACH=full]1646141[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1646142[/ATTACH] Everything was going smooth... [ATTACH=full]1646143[/ATTACH] Until a bolt from the oil pickup tube slipped out of my oily hands and into the oil pan. Doing this project with the engine in the car puts one of the oil pickup tube bolts lower than the edge of the pan, so proceed with care. After a few futile attempts to retrieve the bolt with a magnet, I decided to drop the oil pan. Grabbed the engine support bar to suspend the engine in the bay and dropped the front suspension. [ATTACH=full]1646144[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1646145[/ATTACH] Pulled the pan[ATTACH=full]1646146[/ATTACH] I have been experiencing hood clearance issues with the 2018 intake manifold because the TB angles upward, so I ordered a 45° coupler. The order has been delayed for 2 weeks due to COVID, so I hatched Plan B Used so construction paper to make k-member spacer templates and had (2) each 1/2” spacers made. [ATTACH=full]1646147[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1646148[/ATTACH] Coupled with new 1” longer 10.9 Grade bolts I stacked the spacers to lower the engine in the bay. Timing the engine was straightforward. Speed Addict has a great video of the entire OPG installation. Stayed up really late and got everything back together and decided to use the MM oil filter relocation kit I had from the 4.6. The spacers allowed for the engine cover (needs adjusting) and the strut tower brace to be installed (both mocked up below) [ATTACH=full]1646149[/ATTACH] Woke up early, added fluids and fired right up. I heard something near the passenger side valve cover and jumped out to investigate(never looked at the gauges). The car stopped running and wouldn’t turnover. Threw a breaker bar on the car and my worst fear was reality, the engine seized. Started investigating and found the problem almost immediately. While installing the oil relocation kit I accidentally plumbed it backwards and didn’t notice. I’m so disappointed with myself. This should’ve been avoided. I need a week or so to clear my head before I pull the motor and see how bad it is. Hopefully it’s limited to the short block, but I’m fearful the cam journals might have got destroyed. IG: @does_not_listen [/QUOTE]
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