With the engine and transaxle in different areas of the shop, each piece was cleaned, washed and dismantled to a point where they could be prepped and painted. Semester two's senior engine rebuilding class will work on inspection and reassembly of the engine's many delicate parts.The engine block now sits close by with a fresh coat of black while the transaxle takes on a new shade of aluminum.
During the drying process, other students take turns roughing up the Eclipse's exterior finish in preparation for its paint job.
Our senior students detailed some smaller engine accessories, from the alternator and pulley to the harmonic balancer.
Other students continued to resurface the engine's top end and the oil pan, while the fuel injectors and fuel rail were given some attention during the rebuild.
And while an engine plate takes a resurfacing, the engine block gets its pistons installed and connecting rods torqued to spec.
As the powertrain comes together, we will search for a community partner to contribute a paint job for our Bishop Reding Spirit Car. With every step we get closer in progress, the final goal becomes more and more exciting!
Check in next week to see how much closer we get!!
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