MPD47

So as I posted before, I popped the radiator in Indiana. I suspected it was due to plastic end tanks and ****ty Indiana roads (seriously worst roads ever). When I got it home though, I noticed I was blowing some vapor out the tail pipe, and hitting on 3 when I wasnt under load, and hitting on 4 when I gave it some gas. Hmmm sounds like a headgasket to me....





I suspect it was due to the lean pops from the issue with the crank trigger reading interferance off the alternator, causing the engine management to freak out. We'll see if I've corrected that when it's back together. Oh yeah, and as a note.... remember to jack your camber plates out before driving a few thousand miles... was still running my track alignment for Rochester - Buffalo - Chicago - Indianapolis... whoops!


Thankfully I have more 255/35R18 S03's ready to go on the front

lart951

How much boost are you running Mike?

MPD47

Depends on the day. Daily, 17psi. I've turned it up for a run or two before with 100 octane in the system on the dyno. I'm pretty sure this was caused by the hiccup though.

TRP951

that sucks mike but you have done many repairs and upgrades on your 951 so the down time should be minimal. Also my car is close to completion probably this weekend

cpt_koolbeenz

What gasket are you going with? I had my reserves about the MLS, but 3000 miles and no problems (knock on wood).

Ski

and on #1??!!! When I saw this I was guessing #4 again for someone...hmmm

Chris, so you went with the Cometic...just took your time on the install and double checked the layers? Glad it all worked out.

cpt_koolbeenz

Sure did... It was not hard... I was just worried about all the guys that did that and still had leaks. But no issues here, but I'm sure I will post if I do! LOL

testarossa_td

Thanks for the post...your lessons are teaching us all...and saving us tons

MPD47

You're welcome. God I hate doing headgaskets on these cars. I can drop an engine quicker!

hosrom_951

Mike, how many head gaskets have you gone through till now?

DDP

Ditto on clutches.

Eyal 951

I'd rather do the HG again then the turbo again. Oh look:

Eyal 951

I've been sidetracked by this however:

MPD47

1st one on this car, the other one has had one also (bought it blown up) and I've done one on a friend's car.

DDP

At least your cylinder walls look great.