dead engine..Time to learn

[F3600]

Hi everybody!

Well my KA24E just blowed a piston ring last week..

i have found a KA24E with 41000KM for 975$ (Can$<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> with a warranty .
Im keeping the old SOHC for learning purpose and rebuilding later in the process..

Anyone can tell me if im gonna need specials tools to get the engine apart?
i have already the FSM for my car.

There is some good book for learning How an engine work?
i have read Howstuffworks.com already and i got an overview of the internal of an engine

anyway that a lots of questions.. tell me about your learning experience ..

Sorry for my bad english !<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

Thx for your reply

Fred

[Pancor]

Just use the FSM's procedures for removing the head, front cover, pistons, etc, and you'll soon learn enough about your engine. &nbsp;you'll jsut need an assortment of wrenches, a gear puller, a good soft mallet, and other common tools.

[LanceS13]

::trying to remember my tear-down:: <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh2.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh2:'>
I think I had to use a ratchet and extension to get to the head bolts. &nbsp;The bolts also have a weird head (Allen?)...luckily my Dad has every tool known to man.
When you remove the cam gears, you'll need a big cheater bar and at least two people. &nbsp;Those things are on there tight. &nbsp;
The FSM should be a big help. &nbsp;I only have the Chiltons and it was adequate in helping tear it down.