Build Thread?
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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.
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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. -
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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Good news, there are some manifolds in stock!
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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.
Super thrilled about that. -
Yes
Edit : I saw that and was more than annoyed so I left for the evening. -
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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Except Brian (Snap) he is a madman, and returned parts in less than 48 hours.
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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. -
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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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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Shop must be cursed man...
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Isn't it 89in lbs?
Yes, and I had the torque wrench set to 88in-lbs (it was that or 90)
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Well I guess it's a good thing that the front timing cover had to come off. Turns out the drivers side chain guide was busted and flopping about a bit. chain was clearly riding on the bolt type item that holds the guide. I intended to replace this guide anyway, so not a huge deal. Chain is fine.
To top it off, the cam decided to be a 2 piece cam. I have pulled cams many times, and have never done it any other way than the way I did it last night. It didn't make any noise, no crack, no thud, no clunk. Nothing. Just came out in two pieces. Sweet
In conclusion, the new shop appears to be haunted.
Also, this.
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