So after I finally got all the parts I needed me and a couple buddies spent all day at the shop Saturday putting my Spirit back together. I went through everything to make sure it was good weeks before we started. I pulled the differential out of the transmission and installed pin savers and new bearings, ordered new flywheel bolts from the dealer, got all new engine accessories and replaced the steering rack, plus a lot of other stuff I don't remember. I've been working on getting this engine installed and running for about 6 months. So when it was all ready we towed it to the shop with my buddies Jimmy. I bolted the flywheel and clutch onto the engine, then bolted the trans on and we started to get the car ready. I went and replaced all the brake lines and installed the P/S hoses while my buddy welded the bobble strut bracket on. Then we lifted the engine and lowered it into the car. After mostly everything was bolted up we left for the night and I came back Sunday to finish it and start it up. Long story short, my 10:1 motor seized on me after running for less than a minute. Huge bummer. I don't know why it seized but it made a terrible screech and just stopped. I'll pull it apart and find out what I did wrong. It was getting good oil pressure and everything was new and within spec so IDK. It's going to take a while longer to get it running again but I think I might pull a clean Diamante motor that's at the junkyard and drop it right in. It might take a few weeks or a month but I really want this car done, it's a real blast to drive. :drinking:
here's some pictures
and a video
Video of Spirit - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
here's some pictures




and a video
Video of Spirit - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting