Combination of posts from 2014 and 2015
Since the engine had a blown head gasket and is located underneath the van (mid engine), it only made sense to me to rebuild the engine and replace everything so I can avoid constantly replacing old parts or having issues.
“DO IT WHILE IT IS OUT” – That was the general concensus.
I decided to do just that.












- Full engine tear down and rebuild
- – Cylinder head – check for cracks, all machine work and all internals replaced. new valve springs and seals
- – Engine block – honed cylinders, hot tank block, leak down test, new freeze plugs
- -New OEM head studs
- -Sunroof lever(broken)
- -Sunroof lever cover (missing)
- -Cruise control lever (original was broken)
- -Passenger vanity mirror (original was cracked)
- -Grey vinyl door panels for both driver and passenger (excellent condition)
- -Captain chair lever (missing)
- -SADS couplers – 04374-28011
- -Chain tensioner gasket – 13552-75010
- -Engine mount – 12361-76042
- -Engine mount – 12362-76012
- -Timing chain tensioner – 13540-75020
- -Timing chain assembly 1- 13506-75010
- -Timing chain assembly 2 – 13507-76010
- -Timing Chain cover gaskets – 11328-75010/11329-75010
- -Timing guide rail – 13561-76020
- -Timing guide rail – 13559-76010
- -Timing gear kit – CDK-014C
- -Exhaust manifold bolts (5) – 90116-10163
- -Cylinder head gasket kit HS5890 (Victor Reinz)
- -thermostat – 90916-03120
- -thermostat gasket – 16325-62010
- -water outlet o ring – 96761-24010
- -Aisin water pump – WPT – 014
- -Piston ring set – 13011-76050
- -rod bearing set – 13041-75020-05 (set of 4)
- -main bearing set(#1 and#5) – 11701-75020-02
- -main bearing set (#2-4) – 11071-75020-02
- -Thrust bearing – 11011-75010
- -crank shaft seal – 90311-48014
- -crank shaft seal (rear)- 90311-88003
- -Oil pan gasket – 00295-00103
- -oil gasket mount seal – 15692-76010
- -oil pump gasket – 15188-76010
- -Oil pump – 15103-76020
- -Oil pump cover – 15115-76040
- -oil drain plug gasket
- -distributor rotor – 19102-74040
- -distributor o ring – 90099-14091
- -distributor cap – 19101-76010
- -Denso Iridium spark plugs – SK20R11
- -AT drain plug seal – 35178-30010
- -AT filter kit – WP-7669D
- -Output shaft seal – 90311-52021
- -Multi rib belt – 7pk-0810
- -Multi rib belt – 6pk-1145
- -Drive belt – 4pk-0890
- -Diff seal – 90311-38047
- -radiator hose – 1657176031
- -radiator hose – 1657276022
- -radiator hose – 1657376022
- -radiator hose – 1657476011
- -Water pump drive gear 13525-76030 (13525B)
- -PC valve and grommet – (Beck/Arnley) – 0450243 and 12204-150022
- – Radiator – (Spectra) – CU1749
- -2 front cross drilled rotors – CD BZ 44071
- -2 Rear cross drilled rotors – CD BZ 44041
- -Front brake pads – 04465-YZZB1
- -Front brake pad shim set – 04945-28020
- -Rear brake pads – Wagner – ZD501
- – Brake hose (inner) – 90947-02720
- -Brake pedal cover – 47121-12011
- -New Catalytic Converter-447104
- -New upstream 02 sensor – 234-4155
- -Denso Alternator – 210-0189 (Remanufactured Alternator by Denso)
- – Victory Lap ND-36SOL Solenoid kit (for starter)
- -Ultra gauge
- – Rearview camera parking kit, 4.3″ LCD monitor, and wireless, water/weather proof back up camera.
- -Cone filter by Spectre – 8138 (3″ opening)
- -Cool Box
- -Ice Maker from Canadian Junkyard (replacing the cool box)
- -Previa dash cover
- – Transmission – flush and replace seals and oil filter strainer
- **Transmission fail – 3/2015
Rebuilt transmission
- -Master Overhaul kit
- -New torque converter
- -New forward drum
- -New Input sprag
- -New transmission electronics – shift and lock up solenoids
- -Changed clutches and checked planetary gears
- -New clutches
- -New overdrive planetary gear
- -New Transmission mount inserts – Anchor – 9063 (x2)
- -Transgo shift kit – SK 340 (Type 1 VB)
- Front end components (8/21/18)
- – Rack Doctor rebuilt Steering rack and pinion
- All new seals
- All new O rings
- All new Teflon rings
- All units are bored and sleeved (where applicable)
- All units Are 100 % hydraulically tested for quality assurance
- All components used by Rack Doctor are original equipment or better quality
- All units have a LIFETIME Warranty
- -ACDelco inner tie rods with boots – 45A0673
- -ACDelco professional left outer tie rod- 45A0697
- -ACDelco professional right outer tie rod-45A0698
- -ACDelco lower ball joints (x2) – 45D2227
- -Deeza Stabilizer end links (x2) – TYX221
- -Koyo front wheel bearings (x2) – W0133-1836176-KOY
- -Koyo rear wheel bearings (x2) – W0133-1750842-KOY
EGR Clean out
- – EGR intake gasket – 25628-76010 – this is on the far right side next to the exhaust.
- – EGR valve gasket – 25627-76010 – used for the EGR valve to the intake manifold.
- -Air inlet duct gasket – 22273-76010 – this is where the air goes into the intake manifold and where the EGR port gets plugged.
- IAC valve and “flake filter”
- – Fram G15 inline filter – this for the flakes going into the ventilation tube.
- – 2 small hose clamps for the filter.
- – Throttle body gasket – 22271-76020
- – IAC valve rubber gasket – 22215-76010 – gasket between the IACV and Throttle body
- – IAC valve screws (set of 4) – 21821-25180 – holds the IACV to the throttle body
- Supercharger Oil
- -2 4oz bottles of ACDelco/GM brand supercharger oil – flush
- Rear differntial fluid change
- -Lucas 80w90- flush
- -Amsoil