Engine Refresh

[JesterMasque]

Hey guys, I have a 1992 LX wagon 5MT. The car has 283,000 miles and nothing has been rebuilt, nor does it need to be.

I do have a couple questions, though. I have a pretty bad oil leak that I thought I fixed when I replaced my distributor o-ring. I'm thinking that I should just do a full seal refresh on the motor. I was wondering if someone might help me figure out any fluid seals that I could replace.

Second, since I changed my clutch my car has been shuddering after medium to long drives when I engage my clutch. I'm nearly positive that it's my motor mounts that I had to remove in order to drop the trans. What do you think? Furthermore, are there any preferred places to purchase motor mount inserts? Mine are pretty cracked and distressed after so many miles.

I know my car has got a lot of miles, but I plan on driving this car until the wheels to turn anymore. I just want to be good to her because of how good she's been to me. And, honestly, she turns over every time I just touch the key, even in the dead of winter. The interior is basically brand new, although the paint could use some work...

Well, I'm at Discount Tire right now getting new tires for her. I went with Pirelli P4's in 195/60R15. Thanks so much! You guys rock here =D

[JesterMasque]

Any ideas at all? I got a whole lot a views, but no replies yet...

[CB7freak92]

is there a motor mount on the tranny at all?

[djcaz_aom]

Just purchase a complete gasket kit and replace all the seals. Seals to look at are the cam seal, rear main, crankshaft, oil pump, oil pan, valve cover, spark plug tubes, balance shaft.

I say either get new mounts or go the urethane fill way.

Also, while you are at it, replace the timing belt.

[JesterMasque]

is there a motor mount on the tranny at all?

Yeah, there is one, at least on my MT. Maybe not on the AT??

Just purchase a complete gasket kit and replace all the seals. Seals to look at are the cam seal, rear main, crankshaft, oil pump, oil pan, valve cover, spark plug tubes, balance shaft.

I say either get new mounts or go the urethane fill way.

Also, while you are at it, replace the timing belt.

I replaced the rear main and oil pan when I did my clutch and I replaced the valve cover, distributor o-ring, and spark plug tubes early last year. Those tube seals caused me a LOT of trouble for about a month. I thought my car was going to f'n die! So next on the list: cam seal, crankshaft, oil pump, and balance shaft...

I'd like to go with urethane fill, but will there be any downside since I daily drive? Any links to places I could get materials/knowhow for the work?

And I was planning on replacing my timing belt. I have all the parts waiting. I just need a place to do the work...

[SilverShadow]

Any ideas at all? I got a whole lot a views, but no replies yet...

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[JesterMasque]

You have exceeded the limit in your private messages...delete them and you'll see a difference in PM responses.

Yeah, I just noticed that after you sent me one. I tried responding and it denied me lol. I freed up a lot of space now. Thanks for the up.

[djcaz_aom]

Go to mcmaster.com and get the urethane.

Here's the link: mcmaster.com

Works a lot better than window weld.

[JesterMasque]

McMaster? Hel yeah, I love that place! It's right down the street from me. Thanks man, I'll get on it!