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Pictures and text on pulling an 89 Areostar Engine

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Old 12-05-2003, 12:20 AM
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The Engine rebuild parts were ordered from Flat Lander Racing.
The Master Kit Cost $399.00 plus shipping.

Parts were ordered on 11/25 Arrived 12/4. Shipped from Philadelphia, PA. to Northern California .............Pretty Fast at the Holiday Time

List of Parts Received

Melling Engine Parts
Oil Pump M129 ...... Timing Set 3-374S ...... CamShaft Sub-50

Pioneer inc. Automotive Products
Freeze Plug Set PE-252-R

Federal Mogul
Rod Bearings 1220RA ...... Main Bearings 7011 MA

Dura-Bond
Camshaft Bearings F-48

Hastings
Piston Rings 5762

Sealed Power
Pistons H497P STD.

Victor Reinz Gaskets
Gasket Set ...... 95-3295VR / KS2352

Lifters Came in a Plain Box
 
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Old 12-05-2003, 01:25 AM
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Jay,

IS that new cam just a replica of the stock cam, or is it a little "hotter"?
 
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xlt4wd90:

Not sure. The cam is polished where the bearings ride but it looks like a black teflon coating where the lifters ride.

Didn't measure the lifts. Everything else I know is standard.
 
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Ok have update some more info. Also have a link with some pictures of my progress rebuilding the engine.

http://home.inreach.com/jthill/aerostar

or the link is

http://home.inreach.com/jthill/aerostar/engine.html

Have Fun......
 
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A gas filter......that's what that Gold can thingie is! I knew it was something like that!

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Yeah Yeah Yeah..........One tied forgetful moment while being in a rush and they never let you forget...........
 
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