Today I installed the crankshaft/vibration/harmonic balancer (so many different names in the manual), with the installer tool from the local auto parts store.
I installed the belt tensioner, pulley right above that, water pump pulley, and the driver's side accessory bracket.
I also put on new header gaskets and installed the headers. After that I installed the motor mounts.
New valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seal:
New heater tube with a new clamp:
Close up:
Didn't take pictures but I also installed the starter. I only installed the middle and bottom bolt. I remember working on my 98 GT before and it took me hours to get to the top bolt. I believe 2 bolts will hold that bad boy in there. I also did a little bit more cleaning, but due to time it isn't going 100% shiny and I couldn't paint the whole block blue. Maybe next time.
Ready to go:
(I lowered the car just a bit, and got the transmission jack in position under the car. I cleaned the remaining oil gunk around the K member and steering rack.)
This picture doesn't do the justice! I was about .10 of an inch close to the front end but I was able to clear it:
Further in:
(During this step I moved all of the electrical harnesses away, and took my time. I'd say it took a good 30-45 minutes of adjusting. I lowered and slowly pushed the motor towards the car slowly. I made sure the AC Compressor, AC lines and power steering pump weren't in the way. I hooked the clutch cable back up as well. I finally used my 2nd jack to help support the transmission, and slide everything smoothly while finally lowering the motor mounts in place.)
She's in!:
Off the top of my head I need to:
-Install transmission to crossmember
-Midpipe to Headers
-Driveshaft
-AC
-Power Steering
-A million electrical connectors and vacuum lines
It's going to rain tomorrow until next week, so I packed it up for now. We're almost there!