Its been awhile but I need some help.

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Its been awhile but I need some help.

April 24, 2010, 04:25:33 PM

Im in the process of putting a new motor in the tbird as we speak. I got a turbo gasket set, I need to know if there is a specific way that the turbo to manifold gasket is installed. Also I need to know if there is a need for a gasket between the manifold and the head. Thanks guys, you always come through for me!!

Its been awhile but I need some help.

Reply #1 – April 24, 2010, 05:08:34 PM

also, we got and put in a timing belt on this motor. I think I figured out what I screwed up on the last one that cause my weird timing issues. How do you know if you have the balence shaft in time with the rest of the motor?? I know I turned over the bottom end with the belt loose, and accidently bumped the balance shaft a little. Not used to having three areas to time!! Please help, my dad is counting on this thing running this weekend.

Its been awhile but I need some help.

Reply #2 – April 24, 2010, 07:34:42 PM

IIRC the turbo gasket goes with the raised area toward the turbo. i doubt it really matters either way honestly

i run a gasket between the manifold and head, others do not. users choice usually pending warpage.

there is no balance shaft in a 2.3T. that is the AUX shaft. spins the distributor and oil pump. take off the dist. cap, point the rotor to number 1, and time the motor.

Its been awhile but I need some help.

Reply #3 – April 24, 2010, 09:48:00 PM

Thankfully you guys know what I'm talking about. I think I got everything set good, turbos on, just gotta make a oil line then drop her in tomorrow. Hope this motor still runs good after sitting 4 years!