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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 06:01 AM
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It's just a couple of days before the parts get here for the rebuild of the engine to be completed. I have honed and cleaned up the block getting it ready. I ordered everything from LS6 oil pump to the LS7 clutch, piston rings and bearings, timing chain, and I mean everything!

Cannot wait till the UPS truck drops all the new parts on the shop floor. I even bought a new 20 gallon parts washer to make the job easier. I must say that clean up using the Harbour Freight water based degreaser is much better than I imagined. I can't believe I didn't buy one long ago.

Just another week or so before I get to drive it again.


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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 06:05 AM
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I know its been a long wait for you....also know you will keep us in the loop with posts and PIC's. That bad boy will be as good a new (before engine blew) or better.

P.S. Harbor Freight has a ton of items that are affordable..I go there at least once a month.

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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Part of loving owning a Vette to me is working on it also. Have fun Rick, and the countdown to the key turn is on !
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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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Good luck in getting it all out back together. I'm sure you can't wait to get the car back on the road.
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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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You're C5 looks AWESOME!
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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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Sure is fun once they go vrooomm again.
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would be nice to see some of your harbor freight goodies

I am ordering a harbor freight polishing tumbler to polish rusted bolts and small parts , would like to see that 20 gallon parts cleaner
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Originally Posted by 1Willy1
would be nice to see some of your harbor freight goodies

I am ordering a harbor freight polishing tumbler to polish rusted bolts and small parts , would like to see that 20 gallon parts cleaner
me too !!
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Looking forward to pictures of the rebuild.
Best of luck Rick.
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Originally Posted by 1Willy1
would be nice to see some of your harbor freight goodies

I am ordering a harbor freight polishing tumbler to polish rusted bolts and small parts , would like to see that 20 gallon parts cleaner
I bought that Vibrating bowl and filled it walnut media to clean up my pistol brass and also use it for bolts and nuts. Much better than that slow rotating tumbler.





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Good luck with the rebuild Rick.
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 08:01 PM
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UPS dropped off the parts tonight, tomorrow begins the reassembly!
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pics or it didn't happen!
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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Dang Rick, since you last drove your beast the Cubs won a World Series!

Go Cubs Go!
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Good luck with the rebuild! Hope to see some pics of the work! Sounds like you will have an awesome weekend!
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Just installed new rings and bearings this morning. I will R&R the oil pump and timing chain tomorrow. Having a blast doing it!










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