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Old 04-11-2009 | 10:27 PM
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Need help putting my engine back to geather.

Well, I decided that I needed new head gaskets because i was loosing oil and coolant, turns out that I indeed needed the new head gaskets. Now I have my entire engine torn apart and I am not 100% on where everything goes. Are there any tips on putting the engine back together from the block up? Can someone post some detailed pics of a v6 engine setup? Also if anyone is near me (Grand Rapids Michigan) wanna come over and bust some knuckles? Thanks.
Old 04-11-2009 | 11:31 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

While I have never put a v6 together....run out and get yourself a repair manual for the car. A Chilton or Haynes will work. Should be able to find one at Autozone or Advanced Auto. If you could wait till monday, I may be able to make it down that way to lend a hand.
Old 04-11-2009 | 11:37 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

I'll run to autozone and pick up a book on it. I will keep working on it Sunday, I am pretty sure I will still need quite a bit of help come Monday, so it would be very appreciated if you would come down and help me out a bit.
Old 04-12-2009 | 12:06 AM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

Well if you need anything or have any questions ive torn down 2 2.8s and have all the factory manuals covering them. Unfortunetly my 2.8 camaro is 6 hours away so i cant really send you any pics of it assembled but i can provide just about any other info.
Old 04-12-2009 | 07:33 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

I didn't know there were any other guys in the GR area on here. I would help, but I never worked on the v-6's. sorry.
Old 04-12-2009 | 07:41 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

Hey any help that I can get with someone that has basic knowledge of how an engine is assembled would be of great value to putting the car back together.
Old 04-12-2009 | 07:49 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

i think you can request a manual on the dealer..
Old 04-12-2009 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

I have a book on it now but i may need some help.
Old 04-12-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

Here's some Pics of my build up. Hope they help.
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Old 04-12-2009 | 08:10 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

Thanks 86transam.man it should help a lot.
Old 04-12-2009 | 08:12 PM
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Re: Need help putting my engine back to geather.

No problem if you need pics of anything else just let me know.
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