SOHC to BP swap, any special notes?

[txkprotege]

I am possibly buying a DOHC engine from an LX a few towns over putting it in a 92 pro dx, and I'm wondering if there is anything I should really worryabout that might cause problems in the switch? I do plan on buying the LX wiring harness and ECU.. The engine mounts, etc will all work with the DOHC correct?

My list of general things..
low temp cut on thermostat
thermostat gasket
sparkplugs
fuel filter
head gasket
valve cover gasket
PCV valve
water pump
radiator lower and upper hoses
main rear seal
NGK spark plug wires
DOHC Wiring Harness
ECU
and a dash cluster..

Missing anything?

Also confused about what to do about the gauge cluster. I know the redline is different, but is there no way to get the mileage corrected on a new LX cluster?

[elscotto80]

oil pump, any other gasket on the motor.

[ThatCarGuy]

just swap your old speedo into the new cluster... it's actually pretty simple.

[txkprotege]

Good idea, didn't think about doing that

The engine is on hold for me until March 15th.. I should have it by then

[txkprotege]

WHEE!!! My local autozone now provides free use of specialty tools (INCLUDING engine hoists)!

You make a deposit for the tool (I would imagine not more than $250), and you take the tool and use it, then you bring it back and get your deposit!

Sweet deal to say the least, now I won't have to spend 100 dollars to rent one

[txkprotege]

I see water pump but not timing belt... wtf? if you're changing the water pump, you REALLY SHOULD change the timing belt! you HAVE to take off the timing belt to get to it anyway! change the front seal and cam seals also

use an OEM timing belt and water pump, they'll last a very long time

Yeah theman My original water pump, gaskets, and timing belt have all held up for 192k with no problems. Even now it's just a bad gasket, but the engine is at the point where problems are starting to pop up, and I want to get this in while I've got the chance, time, and money.

I had started writing my list the other day, I'm definitely replacing the timing belt.

Do you have any idea of what the pump and belt/seals cost from the dealership? If not I'll call them up today

I want to do this new engine right, no more supertech oil