Intake swap, what else while I'm here
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wentzville, MO
Intake swap, what else while I'm here
Got the intake off the car to do a Fast 92 swap. What else should I do for preventative maintenance while I'm this far into the motor? Oil pressure sender?
Car is an 02 Z.
Thanks,
Mike
Car is an 02 Z.
Thanks,
Mike
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wentzville, MO
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Get a paint brush and good vacuum cleaner and make sure you get all the loose sand and stuff before pulling it. This should help prevent any going into the intake ports. You won't believe how much is laying around.
There was a TSB on the knock sensors where a dam of RTV is used to prevent them from getting wet. Might want to search and see if it applies. Check the vacuum lines behind the intake. If still running the original AIR setup, might want to either clean or replace the passenger side valve which sits behind the driver's side head but requires intake removal for access.
There was a TSB on the knock sensors where a dam of RTV is used to prevent them from getting wet. Might want to search and see if it applies. Check the vacuum lines behind the intake. If still running the original AIR setup, might want to either clean or replace the passenger side valve which sits behind the driver's side head but requires intake removal for access.
Last edited by vettenuts; Nov 12, 2016 at 12:52 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown CT
Get a paint brush and good vacuum cleaner and make sure you get all the loose sand and stuff before pulling it. This should help prevent any going into the intake ports. You won't believe how much is laying around.
There was a TSB on the knock sensors where a dam of RTV is used to prevent them from getting wet. Might want to search and see if it applies. Check the vacuum lines behind the intake. If still running the original AIR setup, might want to either clean or replace the passenger side valve which sits behind the driver's side head but requires intake removal for access.
There was a TSB on the knock sensors where a dam of RTV is used to prevent them from getting wet. Might want to search and see if it applies. Check the vacuum lines behind the intake. If still running the original AIR setup, might want to either clean or replace the passenger side valve which sits behind the driver's side head but requires intake removal for access.
they must have improved the the seal to keep water out.
1/4 mile/AutoX
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From: Buffalo Texas
discard the coolant line running though the throttle body, and maybe redo the steam lines, I did and have no more issues with air trapped in the system.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...b600/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...b600/overview/
Last edited by Pounder; Nov 12, 2016 at 03:36 PM.
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What does a steam problem look like on a street car?
I pulled the manifold and found grass in the lifter Valley. Is this common being a bottom feeder?
Also, any ideas on what injector this is? 36lbers? Wondering if now would be a good time to upgrade to a Ford 42lber green top.
I pulled the manifold and found grass in the lifter Valley. Is this common being a bottom feeder?
Also, any ideas on what injector this is? 36lbers? Wondering if now would be a good time to upgrade to a Ford 42lber green top.
