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24-07-2005, 06:25 PM
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FPV GT-P 335!
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Today, while fitting up my new catch can breather system.....I noticed signs of a possible headgasket leak. I'm gonna do some tests on it tomorrow....so fingers crossed :evil_laug ...it will live to fight another day. Especailly considering the E-SEries v's Skyline drag day is coming up :voldar02:
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24-07-2005, 06:29 PM
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Already! It hasnt been long K's wise since the rebuild has it? Good to see your gonna race it! Im coming just to watch you!
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24-07-2005, 06:33 PM
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what headgasket *was* it running?
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24-07-2005, 06:38 PM
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likes falcon's
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bloody ea's! :P
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24-07-2005, 06:53 PM
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FPV GT-P 335!
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Original AU steel gasket...
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24-07-2005, 06:54 PM
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I owned an 88 EA Spac with the 3.9 engine. That had 2 replacement Head Gasket in the 3 years I owned it.
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24-07-2005, 07:36 PM
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EA's arnt that bad, mine hasnt had the head removed since my mum originaly bought the car back in 96' *touch wood*. It's copped a decent floggin for the past 6 years too. :P
Hopefully you can still race it come August. |
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24-07-2005, 07:38 PM
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considering EAsprint's engine isnt an EA engine, nor has it got an EA headgasket :P
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24-07-2005, 07:40 PM
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likes falcon's
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ye thus the addition of the :P smiley on the end
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25-07-2005, 06:47 AM
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NOS Induction pssssshhhhh
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Those Au head gaskets are ment to be really good to use, My one is still holding on after all the abuse i give her hehe. I need one of those Oil Catch Cans hhmm.
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25-07-2005, 03:43 PM
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Dave: could this somehow be related to the fact that ur manifold warped also...
perhaps the manifold etc were getting *very* hot during the time the car was in an untuned state?
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25-07-2005, 04:47 PM
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I heard the ACL gasket was better anyway because a) lower compression and b) you want it to be the 'weak link' rather than having the whole engine go boom boom.
PS Anyone who has done multiple head gaskets, remember that if the job is done properly the first time and the cooling system is maintained, the gasket should last at least 300,000 kms of normal driving. |
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25-07-2005, 05:13 PM
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thats the problem jack.
no one here drives normal ;)
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25-07-2005, 05:20 PM
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Fair point, but you do get sick of people bagging the poor cars when we all know blame should lie with the 'mechanic' reusing head bolts, failing to shave head or block, using inferior gaskets, neglecting the cooling system and so forth.
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25-07-2005, 05:26 PM
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25-07-2005, 07:43 PM
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I couldn't blame any mechanics etc. for this problem (if it is a headgasket), considering the extremes this engine is going thru....lol. Ford didn't design the old EF Engine to do what we're doin with it.
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25-07-2005, 08:59 PM
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Indeed, my statement was more a general one. I would consider the ACL gasket though, Kyle Hopf recommends.
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29-07-2005, 09:58 PM
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WWOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!.....It's all good......FALSE ALARM!.....We have gone over everything, and can't fault anything. Bring on the E-series V's Skyline drag day!
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29-07-2005, 10:28 PM
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i put a new set of head bolts in my old eb to fix the water fall effect down the side of the block. 12 months ago and still not a leak
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29-07-2005, 10:47 PM
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Good to hear Dave
 eb six on boost: did u do them 1 at a time, or remove them all and redo em? i'd assume it'd efffect the gasket... still good results
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30-07-2005, 07:19 PM
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it worked anyway btw they are bloody clamped down hard now
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30-07-2005, 07:21 PM
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Thats great news Dave! Bring on heathcote!
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Maybe Headgasket Time?
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