Cleaning the Block and Oil Galleries - Endura Engine Rebuild - Ep. 8
Cleans the engine block and oil galleries during the Endura engine rebuild, removing main caps and inspecting oil passages. Also uses Car 80 to flush conduits, reviews machine shop work, and preps the block for assembly
Video chapters
- 00:00 Let's Get Started!
- 00:43 Removing crankshaft main bearing caps to prepare the block for cleaning
- 02:15 View of the Endura engine block after removing main caps
- 05:17 Issues in the camshaft lubrication passages
- 07:10 Clearing the camshaft lubrication hole
- 10:40 Cleaning block bolt threads (they were very dirty)
- 11:10 Decking / cleaning the top and base of the block with 180/240/360 grit sandpaper
- 12:55 Block and oil gallery washing
- 13:40 Applying oil to prevent surface rust
- 16:03 Block prepared for painting
Tools used
- TOC-140 plug socket (TOC-140)
- drill
- drill bit (4.5mm)
- sandpaper (P180 / P240 / P360)
- masking tape
Parts mentioned / replaced
- oil gallery plug
- camshaft bushing
- engine bearings
- oil pressure sensor
- ATF oil (power steering)
- 10W-40 oil
- Zig Pant / rust inhibitor spray