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Old 03-29-2008, 09:53 AM
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David,
That's 50K on combined street and track correct?
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Old 03-29-2008, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hosrom_951
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That's 50K on combined street and track correct?
All street on this 50k, hopefully my schedule will allow some track time on the next 50
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Old 03-29-2008, 01:22 PM
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Glad it was nothing more than a head gasket!
Did you change the color of the cam box? It looks green on my monitor.
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Old 03-29-2008, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
We have a couple of tricks we use around here to keep the MLS gaskets from weeping.We use MLS gaskets on just about every motor we build here.From BMW's to Toyota's, the MLS have worked very well. And for trick of the trade..........We use a small amount of silicone around the water jackets before we install the head gasket.If you do this,the MLS wont leak externally or internally unless ofcourse your head lifts.
Also, depending on one's beliefs, a layer of Hylomar (blue) is also advisable if the surface is not 50RA or better. Per Several MLS users.
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Old 03-29-2008, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tconn
Glad it was nothing more than a head gasket!
Did you change the color of the cam box? It looks green on my monitor.
Same color, just a bad pic.

MLS went on clean and dry, only change I made was last torque step increased to 90lbs instead of the 75lbs as before.
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Old 03-30-2008, 05:17 AM
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Here's a fresh one

nice thanks it looks soooo simple lol
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Old 03-30-2008, 02:03 PM
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She's back together, slight exhaust leak and a 1200 rpm idle to sort out.

I want to flush out the coolant system, is the Prestone stuff ok to use ?



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Old 03-30-2008, 08:23 PM
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Found the exhaust leak

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Old 03-30-2008, 09:13 PM
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that'll do it everytime. How bout a shot of that great vented hood again.
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:22 PM
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That'll buff right out.

Looking good, but for the pipe. I take it the gasket sealed with no issues?
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:44 PM
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I had the same thing happen to mine last year. A good tig welder will fix it. Lindsey will fix it also if you don't have a welder local.
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Old 03-30-2008, 10:17 PM
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Tom, gasket seemed to be sealing fine.

Dan, I do have a local welder, will visit him tomorrow.


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How bout a shot of that great vented hood again.
Here you go





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Old 03-30-2008, 11:38 PM
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yum, nice (quick) work David.
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Old 03-31-2008, 01:30 AM
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Good news David. By the way, is your header panel a modified stock metal one or something else. Looks like a neatly modified stock one judging by the thickness. Have you done a c/r test and if so what numbers are you getting?
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Old 03-31-2008, 02:13 AM
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I sold a custom welded wastegate to x-over pipe, good job and it seem to be a solution for this comom problem on 951's

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...215119553&rd=1
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