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    Hammerdown
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    #587

    Good thing that guy isn't a Barber. If you asked for an inch off the top you'd probably end up castrated.

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      Rowleym
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      #588

      Honestly thought it wasn't going to be anywhere near that bad. I don't think I've ever seen someone do that BAD of a job.

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      sk8 or die

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      • GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGrey
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        #589

        I just don't understand how you can look at that and think it is okay.

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #590

          I just don't understand how you can take that much off before realizing something doesn't seem right.....at least you have a nice paperweight like me now=)

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          • GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGrey
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            #591

            Oh fun! An even better development!
            Steve (Blunttech) doesn't have any manifolds in stock, and he said it will be months before he does again. 
            If Good'n Tight doesn't have any I am SOL for far too long. 
            Fingers crossed.

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            • CMartC
              CMartC
              CMart
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              #592

              Can you cut off and weld on another turbo flange?

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                Rowleym
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                #593

                CMart said:

                Can you cut off and weld on another turbo flange?

                absolutely. But 5$ says you would have to modify the downpipe haha. 

                Are they gonna keep it if they buy you a new one? Id probably buy this one for cheap maybe :)

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                • GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGrey
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                  #594

                  My problems with a new flange :
                  The flange is the collector, so all 7 pipes are welded right to it. 
                  Welding on welds
                  Trusting that the flange would be in the same spot 
                  The side that mates to the head is still super messed up, and by the time it's straight the turbo will be further into the valve cover and I can't clock the turbo further than I have already.

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                  • GunMetalGreyG
                    GunMetalGreyG
                    GunMetalGrey
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                    #595

                    Rowleym said:

                    Are they gonna keep it if they buy you a new one? Id probably buy this one for cheap maybe :)

                     Not sure, I kind of want it as well lol

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      #596

                      Good news, there are some manifolds in stock!

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                      • GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGrey
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                        #597

                        I'm so annoyed with other people/companies. 
                        After three weeks I finally got my manifold, which Snap so graciously coated in under 36 hours.
                        I went to put my head on tonight, the f'ing copper spacer is bent in a direction that will not bend back without concern. 
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                        Super thrilled about that.

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
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                          #598

                          Is that the only area that doesnt line up right?

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                          • GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGrey
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                            #599

                            Yes
                            Edit : I saw that and was more than annoyed so I left for the evening.

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                            • GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGrey
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                              #600

                              Good news, the owner of the company is pegging it on shipping, and said I had to file a claim with UPS.
                              I am going to take another look at it and see if I feel comfortable with pulling the material back where it needs to be, and if not will be ordering a new one and hoping that UPS covers the insurance claim that I filed. 
                              He doesn't have any in stock either, so I get to wait for that if I don't like the way this one turns out.

                              We are going on 4 weeks of no progress due to outside companies.

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
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                                #601

                                Except Brian (Snap) he is a madman, and returned parts in less than 48 hours.

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
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                                  #602

                                  One step forward, three steps back.
                                  Got the head one and torqued down, put the cams in and did the timing. 

                                  Put the primary chain guide in (upper guide that holds the chain that runs between the cams)
                                  When I went to tighten the bolt in the primary guide that runs down into the front timing cover, I grabbed the torque wrench and set it to the spec that the bentley says. Stripped the threads out of the aluminum. Fantastic!
                                  Any suggestions as to how to fix this? In order to run a helicoil I would have to take the head back off.... 
                                  This new shop must be cursed.

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                                  • jc43089J
                                    jc43089J
                                    jc43089
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                                    #603

                                    I think it might be too high of a number for that because I felt something not quite right when I put my m50 together and stopped short of the book spec, I thought it was maybe a mistake as all I had was a Haynes manual.

                                    Sent from my potato phone.

                                    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                    • GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGrey
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                                      #604

                                      I am pretty sure I have done them to this spec every time, without issue. 
                                      The other two that I did before the middle one were fine, so I'm not quite sure.

                                      Cams are coming back out today, head will be loosened up, oil pan will be loosened, and the front timing cover will be coming out. 
                                      I am getting quick at top end work on 24v motors!

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
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                                        #605

                                        Isn't it 89in lbs?

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • suspencefulS
                                          suspencefulS
                                          suspenceful
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                                          #606

                                          Not looking forward to the next update after the picture you sent me tonight.

                                          I'm starting to feel bad for you now...

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