Daniel's Rookie DIY FTO Build!

[fraz91]

Astron cant tell if trolling or serious..

It's Astron talking to someone from GenY. Of course he's trolling

[Daniel2019]

Astron cant tell if trolling or serious..

It's Astron talking to someone from GenY. Of course he's trolling

Shouldve known.

[Daniel2019]

Had a go at getting the rocker cover off, unsuccessfully. Used the guide in the DIY section, made sure I disconnected everything and had all the bolts out but it's still sealed on tight. Does anyone have suggestions on how to remove the cover? My guess is that its been sitting lifelessly for a while. Tried using a rubber mallet to "tap" while pulling the oil cap, still nothing. Im tempted to use a screwdriver and hammer it into the seals to pop it off, but dont want it to slip under and hit anything inside the engine or crack something thats not meant to be cracked, etc. Not a lot in the user manual that's different to the guide on here.

Any suggestions?

[Bennoz]

Use a bigger hammer

[Daniel2019]

Use a bigger hammer

If only that were the answer.. Im tempted to hook up the engine jack and try and lift it

[Sahin]

Use a crowbar it's perfectly safe (no troll)

[Daniel2019]

Use a crowbar it's perfectly safe (no troll)

I dont think I have a crowbar small enough to get in between the top cover and bottom housing/cover, nor will a screwdriver fit in to pry it up. Tried lifting it with the crane, too. No luck, the engine just got lifted along with the stand. Also, would a crowbar not damage the gasket?

[Sahin]

Get a new gasket you stinge
Aren't you rebuilding it?

[Bennoz]

Use a bigger hammer

If only that were the answer.. Im tempted to hook up the engine jack and try and lift it

Trust me, use a bigger hammer.

[Daniel2019]

Get a new gasket you stinge
Aren't you rebuilding it?

I am, and im doing it on a 17 year old student's budget

Id rather not pay for sh*t that I already have hahah. Theyre about $60 arent they? I know that sounds stingy but if I just break sh*t all the time that doesnt need to be broken then its all gonna add up real quick. Not to be a tight ass but itd be stupid to spend more than is necessary on a reco.

[Daniel2019]

Use a bigger hammer

If only that were the answer.. Im tempted to hook up the engine jack and try and lift it

Trust me, use a bigger hammer.

Haha alrighty I'll give it a go tomorrow, although I dont think we have a bigger mallet..

[Sahin]

They will start leaking eventually and won't be up to par with everything else lol
The whole point of a rebuild is so the the engine is as new...

[Bennoz]

Use a bigger hammer

If only that were the answer.. Im tempted to hook up the engine jack and try and lift it

Trust me, use a bigger hammer.

Haha alrighty I'll give it a go tomorrow, although I dont think we have a bigger mallet..

Not a mallet, a 4 pound lump hammer. It won't be the last time you use one during this process either

[Daniel2019]

They will start leaking eventually and won't be up to par with everything else lol
The whole point of a rebuild is so the the engine is as new...

Thats true, fair point. Ill have another crack tomorrow.

And Ben, i'll see what I can find

[FTO_GPvR]

I can help out if you want, when im free.

[Daniel2019]

Youre more than welcome man. Anyone who wants to see how things work or take some sh*t apart is welcome to have a look. As long as I actually learn from it, unlike our last DIY day

[FTO_GPvR]

Youre more than welcome man. Anyone who wants to see how things work or take some sh*t apart is welcome to have a look. As long as I actually learn from it, unlike our last DIY day

yeah, while we did all the work and u just looked

[Daniel2019]

Youre more than welcome man. Anyone who wants to see how things work or take some sh*t apart is welcome to have a look. As long as I actually learn from it, unlike our last DIY day

yeah, while we did all the work and you just looked

Actually no, I had control of the tap

[FTO_GPvR]

Actually no, I had control of the tap

Oh yeah the tap

Have you ordered any parts yet? Like seals, gaskets etc?

[Daniel2019]

Actually no, I had control of the tap

Oh yeah the tap

Have you ordered any parts yet? Like seals, gaskets etc?

Not yet. Will be a while before I start buying parts.. Im just gonna look through the engine and learn how to take it apart and put it together a little bit first. Will be a while before I have the money for it.