How to rebuild an engine

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(Locating an engine to rebuild)
(Tools and work area)
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'''What tools are needed?'''
 
'''What tools are needed?'''
  
You will need a basic set of hand tools, such as end wrenches,ratchet and socket set, screwdriver set, and a gasket scraper. This basic set of tools will get you through the disassembly steps.
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You will need a basic set of hand tools, such as a good variety of bexed end wrenches,ratchet and socket set, screwdriver set, and a gasket scraper. This basic set of tools will get you through the majority of the disassembly steps.
  
 
You will need a few special tools when it comes time to build or reassemble the engine. A torque wrench, Plastigauge [http://www.plastigauge.co.uk/],and a cam bearing installing tool (unless machine shop installs cam bearings). Also you may need a ridge reamer, A ring groove cleaner, a ring expander, a ring trimmer, a ring compressor, and a good cylinder hone.
 
You will need a few special tools when it comes time to build or reassemble the engine. A torque wrench, Plastigauge [http://www.plastigauge.co.uk/],and a cam bearing installing tool (unless machine shop installs cam bearings). Also you may need a ridge reamer, A ring groove cleaner, a ring expander, a ring trimmer, a ring compressor, and a good cylinder hone.
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How to choose the proper tools?
 
How to choose the proper tools?
  
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Most Chiltons and Haynes books will tell you what you need on a specific vechicle.
 
'''Where to buy?'''  
 
'''Where to buy?'''  
  

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