Yeah some needle nose, some odd screwdrivers, and such but I'll probably do better getting a complete socket set for home use. I use what I got for when I go scavenging at the boneyard.

hence my problem at yards...I'm used to my good tools and the old stuff never gets used....I don't like it anymore..lol

Finally back from a short vacation, I have started tearing things down.....slowly! I have removed the alt., air box, fuel rail (damn quick connects had me stumped) and the bracket from around the egr. I'll get pics of progress tommorrow. Any tips to getting the tb and upper off before I have at them?

Well got everything broken down and found somethings didn't look so great. When I bought the car I had to replace the uim but didn't do the lower. This is what I found today







Please tell me I can clean this up. [/img]

I would definantly be looking hard at the lower endo f the motor with the upper end looking like that.

DAYUM! Those gaskets are shot! Probably the worst I've ever seen.

Good thing you tore into this. I recommend changing your oil ASAP, too. Who knows if coolant mixed in with the oil.

It'* not too tough to clean. Patience, several cans of starting fluid, some cardboard (or you can work over a garbage can), and some wire brushes and you'll be good too go. Pay special attention to the mating surfaces of the block and LIM.

Keep posting the pics and good luck!

Is starting fluid different than carb cleaner?(sorry still a noobie) And do i just scoop that goop off my engine or just spray it down?

Scoop the big **** out first, then spray down and wipe up the best you can.

when you say look at the lower end, what all does that mean?

Pull the oil pan...and make sure none of that crap is down in the crank case