G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640

[Simple Man]

I'm really liking the Lizard Skin, it so easy to use!!! Final application of the ceramic heat shield at 4am this morning   The firewall has a real solid sound to it now.  Just have to top coat the product once it has cured.

[Simple Man]

Made some sheet metal pieces for the stretch area and sprayed the fire wall with Lizard Skin - sound.  I really like this product, so much easier than dyna matt or an equivalent product.  Will spray the Lizard Skin Heat shield tonight.

[Simple Man]

Cleaned up some of the engine components.  Used boiling water bath then aluminum de-greaser, followed up by dawn.  Like the transmission, I soda blast them, then metal prep then paint.  Obviously the gasket surfaces and or critical areas are protected from blasting.

[76mx]

Looks to me like it came out of the hotvat at any local transmission shop.

[AsantiLP]

Amazing! What did you use to clean the transaxel?

Thanks!! A special concoction, not approved by the EPA or for use in CA! 

 
Wow ok, thank you.

LOL..perfect reply to that reply!!!

[★Murci-Me★]

Amazing! What did you use to clean the transaxel?

Thanks!! A special concoction, not approved by the EPA or for use in CA! 

 
Wow ok, thank you.

[autopro]

Woah it looks brand new!

[Supercobra]

Please tell us - a lot of us are struggling with how to get our transmissions cleaned up and it looks like you found a way.

Thanks

[Simple Man]

Amazing! What did you use to clean the transaxel?

Thanks!! A special concoction, not approved by the EPA or for use in CA! 

[★Murci-Me★]

Amazing! What did you use to clean the transaxel?

[Simple Man]

lots of caked on oil and oxidized aluminum.  Seals were replaced, filter and pan gasket and a new torque converter. 

[Simple Man]

Engine and trans separated and crank nut off!!
will replace, water, oil pump, alternator, ac compressor, oil pan, crank and various other gaskets. Upgrade headers to pace setter ceramics, smaller pulley, thermostat, plugs and pcm upgrade.

[76mx]

Yep, if anyone is using the newer LT version, make sure you tell Eric at AE Auto this if he is making your adapter plate so he can pocket for the external balance weight. The one piece rear oil seal alone is worth the updated style.

[sisqocracker]

That's what's kind of ok about the LT-1, it's a newer gen of the small block.  Lots of those holes are in the same place on the front.  I.e. heads,  block,  where to mount.

[76mx]

Simple Man, I am not trying to hijack your thread either but this info might be of use.

Sisqocracker, I use a small block instead of the newer LS blocks for several reasons, the shape of the bellhousing, the price, the lack of computer problems (especially when connecting it to a non-computerized and probably foreign transmission), and others. One other reason is the accessory drive belt assembly. When a serpentine system starts rearranging things, it is not easy to do, especially with the idler pulley(s), it is expensive, and it is limited. Also the water pump is a nuisance as you stated. With a small block, I can I can start with the old style but readily available short (5-3/4") water pump, which allows me to move the rear bulkhead back and gain critical inches of legroom, then choose any combination of readily available brackets and v-belt pulleys. Even if I cannot find the right bracket, ones for the small block are easy to fabricate, and no idler pulley to deal with. I find it a much simpler and much more economic solution.