almost there
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
almost there
got a call from the shop today. so far so good on the break in issue.
my bad oil leak is fixed. turned out it was a warped oil pan that was the problem that caused the one piece oil pan gasket not to seal.
the overheating problem was good to go. there was an air bubble apparently in the system that caused a lock up.
they cranked it and ran it at 2500 rpms for 20 minutes. IR gauge verified 190 degrees the entire time.
now they are going to go ahead and put the inner springs into the valve train and send me a bill
my bad oil leak is fixed. turned out it was a warped oil pan that was the problem that caused the one piece oil pan gasket not to seal.
the overheating problem was good to go. there was an air bubble apparently in the system that caused a lock up.
they cranked it and ran it at 2500 rpms for 20 minutes. IR gauge verified 190 degrees the entire time.
now they are going to go ahead and put the inner springs into the valve train and send me a bill
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Keep us posted on how it goes. Hopefully all is well when you get it back and can enjoy the car this summer.
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From: Forked River NJ
got a call from the shop today. so far so good on the break in issue.
my bad oil leak is fixed. turned out it was a warped oil pan that was the problem that caused the one piece oil pan gasket not to seal.
the overheating problem was good to go. there was an air bubble apparently in the system that caused a lock up.
they cranked it and ran it at 2500 rpms for 20 minutes. IR gauge verified 190 degrees the entire time.
now they are going to go ahead and put the inner springs into the valve train and send me a bill
my bad oil leak is fixed. turned out it was a warped oil pan that was the problem that caused the one piece oil pan gasket not to seal.
the overheating problem was good to go. there was an air bubble apparently in the system that caused a lock up.
they cranked it and ran it at 2500 rpms for 20 minutes. IR gauge verified 190 degrees the entire time.
now they are going to go ahead and put the inner springs into the valve train and send me a bill
Air bubble if it continues to happen you might drill a small hole in the Tstat to let the air pass through.
The BILL!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
yep gotta do a year in kunsan before i can go to florida.
i've been security forces for 16 years, now i get to go over there as a flight chief and try to keep a whole bunch of 18 year old kids out of trouble
i've been security forces for 16 years, now i get to go over there as a flight chief and try to keep a whole bunch of 18 year old kids out of trouble
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
shop called me today and asked where i wanted the valves set at. they were putting the inner springs back in after break in. they said they normally do zero lash plus 1/2 turn but since it was a performance cam they wanted to set it where i wanted.
my reply was +1/2 is fine, hurry up with the car i am getting withdrawals
my reply was +1/2 is fine, hurry up with the car i am getting withdrawals
