New Project: new engine

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Hi everyone, I’m finally back online for doing my engine swap. My poor van sat in the driveway while I fixed and sold two other vehicles…
Well, I’ve elevated my van using the driving on a couple of wheel ramps. Seemed a bit more sturdy than just jack stands. I’m hoping that’s enough clearance to lower the engine and pull out from under the van. I contacted GoWesty and got permission to post the pictures of the EFI kit instructions so I’ll go ahead and post as I go. The first page is a checklist of items that are reused with the new kit. Quite a few of the items have been replaced already as I completely replaced the entire fuel system and coolant system in 2016.

This brings me to my new question. If I installed new GoWesty fuel injectors in 2016, do I really need to replace with new motor and EFI system?

[86VaNa60N]

My first step in this engine swap process is to drain the fluids from the old motor before I pull it. Since I have the back end elevated, I’m wanting to drain the coolant from the front. This requires the removal of the spare tire pan. Removing this was not difficult, just a bit irritating.

[86VaNa60N]

So, after I removed the spare tire pan, I pulled off the two main radiator hoses and and opened the radiator bottom plug to drain the system with gravity. After, I hooked up the shop wet vac and pulled more fluid out of the two hoses. Then I moved to the rear of the van and hooked up the wet vac to the evaporation tank, further pulling more coolant. Lastly, I pulled off a couple of hoses to drain remaining fluids and removed the 6mm Allen fasteners on the bottom of the motor. This removed at least 90% of the fluid. Even after all this, there was some hiding fluids in various hoses that would occasional surprise me when moved. I made it a habit to just keep the coolant pan nearby.

[86VaNa60N]

Second step was to drain the oil. I’ve never seen oil so thick and difficult to drain. It was like a creamy coffee syrup. I think it was the coolant mixing in with the oil. Another sign that it was time to go for either major engine overhaul or a swap. To disconnect the fuel system from the motor, I first connected a funnel to the fuel supply line at the fuel filter. This would catch any fuel back flowing into a gas can. Then I detached each main supply and return lines, leaving the other fuel distribution lines attached to the fuel rails. When I disconnected the fuel lines, I propped them up so they couldn’t spill. Also attached extra fuel lines to the T-bar and regulator to keep fuel from spilling there too. It turned out pretty slick.

[86VaNa60N]