New Engine Thread......Again. Lots of pics.
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Had a 4 inch flowmaster dumped out underneath.....Im switching to a 4 inch cut-out with a magnaflow catback. Got the muffler and tips mounted today. Weird seeing tips after so long without.
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Here's where we are at today, with about 500-750 miles on this engine. Radiator level drops each time you drive it, radiator bubbles up to an open cap while the engine is running, and steam comes out of the tailpipes basically 24/7. Oh and a distinctive miss for about 10 seconds when you first crank it for the day.
Took me 5 hours to get this far. You get stuff done quick with no distractions.
Installed one of Wazee's billet PS pump pulleys.
This guy sure is clean. Had a matching clean tipped spark plug to go with it.
Took me 5 hours to get this far. You get stuff done quick with no distractions.
Installed one of Wazee's billet PS pump pulleys.
This guy sure is clean. Had a matching clean tipped spark plug to go with it.
Ever find out what the hell happened ???? The original pics of the 799s look
like they were belt sandered instead of carbide cut finish. Obviously wasn't
a gasket or fastener issue right ???? Just curious since I'm sure you did, but,
when you torqued the heads on install did you start at like 45lbs, then like 55
and 65lbs., etc. ????? Hope you get the dilemma solved.
like they were belt sandered instead of carbide cut finish. Obviously wasn't
a gasket or fastener issue right ???? Just curious since I'm sure you did, but,
when you torqued the heads on install did you start at like 45lbs, then like 55
and 65lbs., etc. ????? Hope you get the dilemma solved.
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Ever find out what the hell happened ???? The original pics of the 799s look
like they were belt sandered instead of carbide cut finish. Obviously wasn't
a gasket or fastener issue right ???? Just curious since I'm sure you did, but,
when you torqued the heads on install did you start at like 45lbs, then like 55
and 65lbs., etc. ????? Hope you get the dilemma solved.
like they were belt sandered instead of carbide cut finish. Obviously wasn't
a gasket or fastener issue right ???? Just curious since I'm sure you did, but,
when you torqued the heads on install did you start at like 45lbs, then like 55
and 65lbs., etc. ????? Hope you get the dilemma solved.
"YEAHHHH" 
Just a note, I noticed you didnt block off the coolant passages on the front of the engine when you painted it. I know its not a lot but having that paint sitting in there and then the coolant breaking it down and having in run through the engine and radiator would def bother me and I wouldnt have it. I dont think paint is a good thing to be running thru an engine block. Not saying its the cause of your issues, just something I would consider in the future IMO. Hope you get the head issue solved and the car back on the road. 