started car w/ radiator cap off, coolant gushing out

[j3pz]

lol^

pull the engine harness out of the fire wall instead of leaving it in the car. much less hassle. dont forget the ground cable on the side of the block. a load leveler works WONDERS. pull the tranny w/ the motor and separate it outside the car, MUCH easier

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[Wills7MGTE]

If you're going to rebuild it do it right, MHG, ARP bolts/studs, new oil and water pump, timing belt, valve job, maybe even upgrade cams and valves and port the head, rebuilt the bottom end and have anything stock that ius being reused inspected by a reputable machinist. A solid rebuild is key to making the car last, and if you want to mod it, this will be a great head start on it. If money isn't a huge issue upgrading the turbo,m exhaust manifold and fuel setup is a lot easier with the engine pulled.

Good luck, and these guys aren't BSing you they know what they are talking about.

 

[Wills7MGTE]

If you're going to rebuild it do it right, MHG, ARP bolts/studs, new oil and water pump, timing belt, valve job, maybe even upgrade cams and valves and port the head, rebuilt the bottom end and have anything stock that ius being reused inspected by a reputable machinist. A solid rebuild is key to making the car last, and if you want to mod it, this will be a great head start on it. If money isn't a huge issue upgrading the turbo,m exhaust manifold and fuel setup is a lot easier with the engine pulled.

Good luck, and these guys aren't BSing you they know what they are talking about.

 

[OneJArpus]

check the coolant for gases, is the rad new? it may be clogged and the coolant is not going down the rad and coming back up forcing itsself out. Also check the coolant system for leaks with a pressure tester.