Making Progress on backlog of work
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Its broken, I broke it when i tried to open it when it was locked, but the only reason was because that handle has all ways been really hard to open, well this time it was really locked
I know I'm piggy-backing on Chuck's Thread but yesterday I finally finished my FD enough to give it a better street tune and break the engine in (I thought).
I hadn't worked on the car in weeks and its been sitting so yesterday I was buttoning up the last wiring and piping details to complete the job.
I was going to take it for the first drive with the car finally mostly completed. I had even considered bringing it to today's meet. Then I noticed some steam coming from the oil filler neck. About 5 seconds later, the car threw up! All kinds of nastiness spewed out the open nipple on the oil neck and blew out the O-ring at the base. Pulled the dipstick and there is coolant in the oil AGAIN. I drained the oil pan and its confirmed - there is antifreeze in the bottom.
Do I have a BP car here??? My engine looks like the Gulf Coast now.
I haven't fully decided what to do.
1. Crush the car as promised and video it for youtube. I am talking not even stripping the car and then smashing it with a tractor or bulldozer. No part outs - no rescuing anything. No one wants to see a shell get smashed.
2. Take it to the 24 Hours of Lemons in September and donating it to be crushed - just because.
I could paint it Pink Zebra and they could crush our regular race car in effigy! They are well practiced at this kind of thing.
3. I really want to know WTF??? Before I installed the engine the last time, I pressure tested the block for 3 days and it held pressure. Now it leaks. We disassembled the engine when it did the same thing before and could not find a reason for the leak. My sense of curiosity wants to pull the engine and pressure test it again and look for the source of the leak. Anyone want in on pulling the engine? I need help, I blew my back out last time wrestling the engine out of my kitchen.
I can't move this thing by myself.
I hadn't worked on the car in weeks and its been sitting so yesterday I was buttoning up the last wiring and piping details to complete the job.
I was going to take it for the first drive with the car finally mostly completed. I had even considered bringing it to today's meet. Then I noticed some steam coming from the oil filler neck. About 5 seconds later, the car threw up! All kinds of nastiness spewed out the open nipple on the oil neck and blew out the O-ring at the base. Pulled the dipstick and there is coolant in the oil AGAIN. I drained the oil pan and its confirmed - there is antifreeze in the bottom.
Do I have a BP car here??? My engine looks like the Gulf Coast now.
I haven't fully decided what to do.
1. Crush the car as promised and video it for youtube. I am talking not even stripping the car and then smashing it with a tractor or bulldozer. No part outs - no rescuing anything. No one wants to see a shell get smashed.
2. Take it to the 24 Hours of Lemons in September and donating it to be crushed - just because.
I could paint it Pink Zebra and they could crush our regular race car in effigy! They are well practiced at this kind of thing. 3. I really want to know WTF??? Before I installed the engine the last time, I pressure tested the block for 3 days and it held pressure. Now it leaks. We disassembled the engine when it did the same thing before and could not find a reason for the leak. My sense of curiosity wants to pull the engine and pressure test it again and look for the source of the leak. Anyone want in on pulling the engine? I need help, I blew my back out last time wrestling the engine out of my kitchen.
I can't move this thing by myself.
i'm in... if you need help let me know. i've always wanted to tear an engine down and put it back together. let me know when and i'll bring the beer!!! and also, i been meaning to pick up those T2 seats you promised to sell me for $65. lets make it a party... 
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woot!I know I'm piggy-backing on Chuck's Thread but yesterday I finally finished my FD enough to give it a better street tune and break the engine in (I thought).
I hadn't worked on the car in weeks and its been sitting so yesterday I was buttoning up the last wiring and piping details to complete the job.
I was going to take it for the first drive with the car finally mostly completed. I had even considered bringing it to today's meet. Then I noticed some steam coming from the oil filler neck. About 5 seconds later, the car threw up! All kinds of nastiness spewed out the open nipple on the oil neck and blew out the O-ring at the base. Pulled the dipstick and there is coolant in the oil AGAIN. I drained the oil pan and its confirmed - there is antifreeze in the bottom.
Do I have a BP car here??? My engine looks like the Gulf Coast now.
I haven't fully decided what to do.
1. Crush the car as promised and video it for youtube. I am talking not even stripping the car and then smashing it with a tractor or bulldozer. No part outs - no rescuing anything. No one wants to see a shell get smashed.
2. Take it to the 24 Hours of Lemons in September and donating it to be crushed - just because. I could paint it Pink Zebra and they could crush our regular race car in effigy! They are well practiced at this kind of thing.
3. I really want to know WTF??? Before I installed the engine the last time, I pressure tested the block for 3 days and it held pressure. Now it leaks. We disassembled the engine when it did the same thing before and could not find a reason for the leak. My sense of curiosity wants to pull the engine and pressure test it again and look for the source of the leak. Anyone want in on pulling the engine? I need help, I blew my back out last time wrestling the engine out of my kitchen. I can't move this thing by myself.
I hadn't worked on the car in weeks and its been sitting so yesterday I was buttoning up the last wiring and piping details to complete the job.
I was going to take it for the first drive with the car finally mostly completed. I had even considered bringing it to today's meet. Then I noticed some steam coming from the oil filler neck. About 5 seconds later, the car threw up! All kinds of nastiness spewed out the open nipple on the oil neck and blew out the O-ring at the base. Pulled the dipstick and there is coolant in the oil AGAIN. I drained the oil pan and its confirmed - there is antifreeze in the bottom.
Do I have a BP car here??? My engine looks like the Gulf Coast now.
I haven't fully decided what to do.
1. Crush the car as promised and video it for youtube. I am talking not even stripping the car and then smashing it with a tractor or bulldozer. No part outs - no rescuing anything. No one wants to see a shell get smashed.
2. Take it to the 24 Hours of Lemons in September and donating it to be crushed - just because.
I could paint it Pink Zebra and they could crush our regular race car in effigy! They are well practiced at this kind of thing. 3. I really want to know WTF??? Before I installed the engine the last time, I pressure tested the block for 3 days and it held pressure. Now it leaks. We disassembled the engine when it did the same thing before and could not find a reason for the leak. My sense of curiosity wants to pull the engine and pressure test it again and look for the source of the leak. Anyone want in on pulling the engine? I need help, I blew my back out last time wrestling the engine out of my kitchen.
I can't move this thing by myself.
Worked on it for a little while.
Only have to remove engine to tranny bolts, starter, and motor mounts. Then disengage the clutch and pull the harness through the firewall.
This time the plan is to find that ******* leak before completely disassembling the engine. If you pour water in the coolant neck, the water slowly drips out the drain plug in the pan.
I figure if I put the engine on a stand, remove the pan, and put water in - maybe the leak can be pinpointed. If not, I'm going to fill the block with water, and pressurize the system.
Only have to remove engine to tranny bolts, starter, and motor mounts. Then disengage the clutch and pull the harness through the firewall.
This time the plan is to find that ******* leak before completely disassembling the engine. If you pour water in the coolant neck, the water slowly drips out the drain plug in the pan.
I figure if I put the engine on a stand, remove the pan, and put water in - maybe the leak can be pinpointed. If not, I'm going to fill the block with water, and pressurize the system.
Worked on it for a little while.
Only have to remove engine to tranny bolts, starter, and motor mounts. Then disengage the clutch and pull the harness through the firewall.
This time the plan is to find that ******* leak before completely disassembling the engine. If you pour water in the coolant neck, the water slowly drips out the drain plug in the pan.
I figure if I put the engine on a stand, remove the pan, and put water in - maybe the leak can be pinpointed. If not, I'm going to fill the block with water, and pressurize the system.
Only have to remove engine to tranny bolts, starter, and motor mounts. Then disengage the clutch and pull the harness through the firewall.
This time the plan is to find that ******* leak before completely disassembling the engine. If you pour water in the coolant neck, the water slowly drips out the drain plug in the pan.
I figure if I put the engine on a stand, remove the pan, and put water in - maybe the leak can be pinpointed. If not, I'm going to fill the block with water, and pressurize the system.