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Message: <blockquote data-quote="YUNG VEEZU" data-source="post: 1417631" data-attributes="member: 11262">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. <a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/458xivlnr/crankshaft_pulley_installer.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>New valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seal:<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/bjy9b97jb/valva_cover_gasket_install_with_plugs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>New heater tube with a new clamp:<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/uz914d0tj/new_heater_tube_install.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>Close up:<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/kb5a5iquf/new_heater_tube_install_2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>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.)<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/xum4b84tj/motor_install.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>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:<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/xe0wosh2f/intall_step_1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>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.)<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/se3ggubfr/install_step_2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>She's in!:<a href="https://postimage.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://s29.postimg.org/spgbfv2hz/install_step_3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a>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 linesIt's going to rain tomorrow until next week, so I packed it up for now. We're almost there!</blockquote>