!!!i Need A Lot Of Help!!!

[Drewet88]

Thank you so much everything is out and the new engine is almost ready to be dropped in.
I should have it in by friday.

Thanks again.

[GTP Dad]

Let me know when you get it running again. This has been quite a job an process. Did you pull it from the top or take the tranny out too? Just checking for future reference!

[Drewet88]

Yes it has been one hell of a process but its out I can't count how many times I busted/scraped up my knuckles in tight spots.
I pulled from the top but everyone said it would've been easier/faster to just pull everything but it looked harder to me. Right now the tranny is being supported by 2 jack stands so it doesn't just hang there.
Hopefully ill have everything up and running by next week I'm off friday and sunday so it'll b running sunday if I'm lucky.

Thanks again.
Andrew

Originally Posted by GTP Dad

Let me know when you get it running again. This has been quite a job an process. Did you pull it from the top or take the tranny out too? Just checking for future reference!

[GTP Dad]

Anytime Andrew, always glad to help out!!

[Drewet88]

alright everything is going back in now but before I hook up the tranny bolts and such should I use some thread lock or something on them?

also would it be okay to run high-mileage synthetic oil in a new enging or should I go buy some normal synthetic oil not made for high-mileage vehicles?

[Alibi]

I would say a definate no on the threadlock...just think about the poor soul that has to take them out eventually

As for the oil, I just use regular 10w-30...but my engine has less than 50k on it... Umm, I do notice, however, that oil on my Park Avenue (almost 190k miles) seems to go dark faster than in my LeSabre. I have also heard that the high-milage stuff is supposed to last longer and have less friction on engine components, but I'm not sure if it is enough to merrit the extra money.

[Drewet88]

good idea on the thread lock i didnt think that through....i am however going to buy some new bolts because some of these dont look to fresh and i'm scared they might round off next time i try to take them off even though i have to bolt-out i dont want to go to the trouble if they do round off.

well i think i'm going to go synthetic (because i heard good things and I want this engine to last as long as possible that means I'm going to baby it and buy it whatever it wants ) but i dont know if i'll do high mileage because its about $.30 more a bottle and going synthetic is already costing about that much over regular oil so all of that will add up over time.

[Alibi]

New bolts wouldnt hurt. Id try to get exact matches though for whoever has to take it off the next time will know what to expect.

I'm sure a Lowe's or a well-stocked auto shop would have 'em.

[GTP Dad]

Synthetic is an excellent choice! It will prevent wear and make the engine last a long time. New bolts are also a good idea, If you want to use thread locker, use loctite "blue". It will keep the bolts tight but they can be removed easily. This is especially important on the torque convertor bolts that attach it to the flywheel.

[Drewet88]

Originally Posted by Alibi

New bolts wouldnt hurt. Id try to get exact matches though for whoever has to take it off the next time will know what to expect.

I'm sure a Lowe's or a well-stocked auto shop would have 'em.

I tried the local auto stores and they didnt have any bolts. So my next stop is Lowe's because I called and they said they have any bolt I need. So I'll get my flywheel bolts from they also.

Originally Posted by GTP Dad

Synthetic is an excellent choice! It will prevent wear and make the engine last a long time. New bolts are also a good idea, If you want to use thread locker, use loctite "blue". It will keep the bolts tight but they can be removed easily. This is especially important on the torque convertor bolts that attach it to the flywheel.

Yea and I heard you dont have to change your oil as often with synthetic. I'll try loctite "blue" on my torque converter bolts because I dont want to have to worry if I put them on tight enough even though I will be using a torque wrench.

What are your opinions on AC Delco spark plugs because I just bought some. I read a previous thread and saw that Bosch doesnt work well with Olds and that I should stay away from Fram oil filters. So I have to find an oil filter but Fram is everywhere around here (Kragens and Autozone) but I'm guessing there's more brands in the stores I just haven't noticed them.

[Alibi]

Fram's are crap, and AC Delco's are your engines best friend. AC Delco's are what your engine was designed with in mind for stock plugs, so that is what I have always used in my 3800s with no problems.

Look around a bit at Wally Wurld and maybe a bit more at auto stores but you should find some non-fram oil filters...they cost significantly more than Fram, but you get what you pay for in quality for most things anyway.

[GTP Dad]

Alibi is right on the plugs. AC is a very good choice for a GM engine. If you purchase bolts at Lowes, make absolutely sure you purchase grade 5 or better. You don't want cheap bolts holding components together. Also the bolts are probably metric threads so be careful not to get SAE. Take a bolt with you to compare them. Finally STP filters are OK, WIX and Hastings are top of the line and are used by a lot of race car drivers. Mobil 1 filters are very good but quite expensive. For WIX or Hastings check their website for a dealer in your area.

[Drewet88]

I got AC Delco plugs and now I'm about to go out and look for an oil filter...

Is Mobil 1 a good synthetic oil or should I keep searching?

[Alibi]

I haven't heard anything against Mobil1. I have heard that castrol is crappy and any off-brand stuff ought to be avoided just on the theory that cheap oil is cheap quality.

Umm...lemme see if I can find a page online somewhere with more info...

[Alibi]

Two interesting sites:

1. Thread in a forum that states synthetic isn't what it is cracked up to be
http://forums.automotive.com/communi...nks/index.html

2. Site illustrating how some oil called AMSOIL (popped up a lot during my search) is better than Mobil1.
http://www.syntheticoildealer.com/am..._motor_oil.htm

I especially found the first link interesting to read through