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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-23-2017, 03:52 PM
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Posted By Z_ealot
Nope, brake fluid has been slightly above the max...

Nope, brake fluid has been slightly above the max line throughout this whole ordeal


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-23-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Interesting side note....on a consistent basis i...

Interesting side note....on a consistent basis i was getting a slip light everytime i would downshift and punch the gas from a 65mph roll....after changing out the pump, no matter how hard i try i...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-22-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 123
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Posted By Z_ealot
Believe me you wouldnt be first to say that, i...

Believe me you wouldnt be first to say that, i just have a hard time letting go when i know somethings wrong and i admit, can get a little obsessive over it....but seeing as i finally found out the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-22-2017, 04:11 PM
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Posted By Z_ealot
Forgot to mention....thanks for all the advice...

Forgot to mention....thanks for all the advice dread, really helped speed things along when putting this monster back together lol.....also thanks to spooler, phunk and anyone else I forget to...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-21-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Ambient outside temp 78, ac on for over half an...

Ambient outside temp 78, ac on for over half an hour....

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-18-2017, 02:23 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171118/75d28358...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171118/75d283586a063aecbe6f1aac6ab6f043.jpg

Same white chalky residue, plus water and sludge on the rear cover, i showed the front cover to show that the person...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-16-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
So the fact it was leaking from the weep hole...

So the fact it was leaking from the weep hole means nothing? Not even the orange sludge buildup and flattened out coolant seal?


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-16-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Impellers were fine on the pump, but coolant side...

Impellers were fine on the pump, but coolant side seal has seen it’s better...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-16-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Silicone in middle is where weep hole is on front...

Silicone in middle is where weep hole is on front timing cover.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/0caaead27aaf9568bb69064c8e57d334.jpg


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Not bad, at least i know there’s kits out there...

Not bad, at least i know there’s kits out there now...hadnt really been paying much attention to the forums and didnt know they had kits out now lol


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
I have thought about upgrading the oil pump, but...

I have thought about upgrading the oil pump, but if it ever breaks down im most likely gonna go with a dry sump setup for track duty so i dont have to worry about oil starvation so much


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Im still left wondering why a pressure test didnt...

Im still left wondering why a pressure test didnt uncover this issue....thinking maybe all the crap that the chemical flush knocked loose clogged up the weep hole


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Do oil pumps go out on our cars? Sent...

Do oil pumps go out on our cars?


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Suspect water pump

I inspected the gasket material all around the oil gallery covers and no leaks and no signs of the gaskets falling apart....im trying to convince my helper to replace them, but he doesnt want to mess...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 08:07 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Gotcha, my bad....apologies good sir :) ...

Gotcha, my bad....apologies good sir :)


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
I got it now, sorry i had just woken up when i...

I got it now, sorry i had just woken up when i saw your reply, i get what you’re saying now....so basically after installation even though the keys line up they will eventually drift out of sync with...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/3186fe5e...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171113/3186fe5e4b3fc69140aa711c6bd37e34.jpg


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
According to fsm the keys on the sprockets and...

According to fsm the keys on the sprockets and the colored links are supposed to match up with each other


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 01:43 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Further proof the water pump was leaking, this is...

Further proof the water pump was leaking, this is the bolt that was sitting next to the water pump

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 01:41 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
P.S. There was actually more white chalky...

P.S.

There was actually more white chalky crap in there before, but my helper took some of it out before i got a picture


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 01:39 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
So after a long process of gathering up parts i...

So after a long process of gathering up parts i have conclusive evidence the water pump was bad, so without further ado here is your so called indestructable water pump on our cars.....
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-16-2017, 09:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Crap....well guess it's time to stop driving it...

Crap....well guess it's time to stop driving it before the pulley seizes up and causes more issues.....f&@$ me lol
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-16-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
On the water pump?

On the water pump?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-16-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
May have finally gotten the water pump to give up...

May have finally gotten the water pump to give up the ghost and caught it in the act. Started car from cold start today with no load on engine and low and behold i can hear the faint sound...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-16-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,594
Posted By Z_ealot
Radiator pressure test passes, block test passes...

Radiator pressure test passes, block test passes and no pressure left in system when car is run hard and left to cool down overnight, all of which would have indicated a blown head gasket. Only thing...
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