Based on the history of this thread I'm just going to throw this out there and duck for cover : I wore a small hole in a brake hard-line in my competition 4x4...
Dean Swanepoel
dgs@...
Oct 1, 2004 12:27 pm
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Without getting into the usual discussion of soldered connections versus mechanically crimp connections, is there a preferred quick disconnect electrical...
Shawn Davis
Shawn.P.Davis@...
Oct 1, 2004 1:44 pm
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Is there some kind of gasket available to go between the manifold and the turbo? Or should i just go to advance auto and pick up some gasket maker? If so,...
John Sterling
boost@...
Oct 1, 2004 1:48 pm
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That's an effective, but agricultural (functional, not elegant) solution. Just adds two more potential failure points to the system. Agreed, it is a lot...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 1, 2004 2:05 pm
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Depends on how many connections you need to make simultaneously and where they will be. Under hood is different from inside the interior. Weatherpack...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 1, 2004 2:08 pm
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Shipping something like this sounds like a pain, so I like the idea of the new flare connector. The problem is that it's at a small bend, so I'm not sure if...
Mike Welsch
mkiv@...
Oct 1, 2004 3:44 pm
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Installing a replacement tube in that space will be just as difficult as replacing the line IMO. You have to cut out the bad piece with a tubing cutter so no...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 1, 2004 4:08 pm
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But then you wouldn't've let me on the track at Tx2k3 with my fractured rear brake rotor either... ;-) Good memories... I miss that car. Andi ... ...
Andi Baritchi
andi@...
Oct 1, 2004 4:25 pm
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Cool, that "fill from the caliper" is a good idea. I'm glad there's no special rules/rocket science that goes along with getting air in the ABS. Other than...
Mike Welsch
mkiv@...
Oct 1, 2004 5:11 pm
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The longblock for sale is mine. I'm not sure why it smokes on startup. I don't let AAP work on the car anymore and the engine is now for sale. ... puff white...
Clark Hamilton
chamilton@...
Oct 1, 2004 6:26 pm
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Fwiw, I agree with John that it's likely the problem is with the bottom end (i.e. rings). Phil '94TT, 6spd, APU++++ ... From: mkiv-bounces@......
Phil Panas
pwpanas@...
Oct 1, 2004 7:41 pm
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I'd recommend you use a proper steel gasket, like this one: http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/t04_inlet_gasket/ Phil '94TT, 6spd, APU++++ ...
Phil Panas
pwpanas@...
Oct 1, 2004 8:07 pm
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And I believe I told you that too...yes, it was a fun day! Lance '93 TT 6 speed Coupe ... From: mkiv-bounces@... [mailto:mkiv-bounces@...] On Behalf...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 2, 2004 1:46 am
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you try to steal _______________________________________________ Mkiv mailing list Mkiv@... http://www.mkiv.com/mailman/listinfo/mkiv...
pblach@...
Oct 2, 2004 2:14 am
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Damn Peter! Your personal email account gets the crap beat out of it all the time! My jza account sucks ass for spam (keep that in mind if you PM me), but my...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 2, 2004 2:27 am
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... On ... an ... Yea ..... that be redline :) Saf '93 Toyota Supra RZ-TT 6sp J-Spec '92 Toyota Celica Gt-Four GRP A #90 '90 Nissan 180sx Nur-Racer EU-Spec '90...
SAF
saf@...
Oct 2, 2004 2:55 am
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You kill me Saf. I've never seen it coke in 15 years. It sure looks coked now. I suspect that's why my stem seals stopped leaking and I don't get the magic...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 2, 2004 3:15 am
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Call Jeff Watson at Champion Toyota, (713) 943-9900. Replacements for these lines are cheaper than you'd expect. The fuel line from the top of the rear axel...
Ivan
supraice@...
Oct 2, 2004 3:26 am
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... On ... Lance , Ugh ..... ive never used a flush , but Amsoil gear is quite reputable , it certainly cant get worse than it is now . On the topic of it...
SAF
saf@...
Oct 2, 2004 3:50 am
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ladies/gents your advice is appreciated. Car is bpu, front mount, one SSBOV vent to air, with cam gear, and fields sfc. It's track so I bought a fuel cell...
Ivan
supraice@...
Oct 2, 2004 4:54 am
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Does "stock fuel line" also mean stock FPR? If so, my money is on a bad FPR. Andi ... _______________________________________________ Mkiv mailing list ...
Andi Baritchi
andi@...
Oct 2, 2004 5:25 am
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Geez, I'm late to the party... As Mike now knows but for those that don't know - there are *several* grommets through the firewall (by the fusebox on the...
Steve V.
supra@...
Oct 2, 2004 6:16 am
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Hmmm... I fuel starved my car at the track on a long, banked, hard left turn with ~1/4 tank. IIRC Andi had a similar experience. Just keep it in mind -...
Steve V.
supra@...
Oct 2, 2004 6:20 am
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Or if you want to get one locally the Ford 2000 Powerstroke "Superduty" Diesel uses a nice T series metal turbo gasket. It's divided tang (I dremeled out the...
Steve V.
supra@...
Oct 2, 2004 6:21 am
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I buddy of mine had this same problem. Turned out his oem fuel filter was clogged up at 60k miles. Bill Perkins 95 spd ... ...
Bill Perkins
bfp10@...
Oct 2, 2004 7:22 am
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Just got a SP63 installed and ..... no boost. Turbo spins but won't go above 0 bar. Then I found out shop has left out the factory O2 sensor which they are in...
Michael Tam
mtam22@...
Oct 2, 2004 2:14 pm
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1) If you have a maf hook the IAC to the air intake right behind the maf. If you have a vpc a little filter is fine. 2) If you have an obd2 yes you need...
Steve V.
supra@...
Oct 2, 2004 2:44 pm
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I don't know about the fuel filter, but I do know you can buy a new seal for the oil cap instead of buying the whole cap assembly. I just put one in last...
lance
jza80-alfvza@...
Oct 2, 2004 5:55 pm
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Remember we changed the place of the O2 pich up at about that same time Ivan. But after 23 runs there was no change from run 10 to run 23, other than stated...
KAREEM OMAR
kareemomar@...
Oct 2, 2004 6:53 pm
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Steve, thanks for your response. Mine's a 95 J spec car with MAP so I'm just attaching a mini filter. Any other reason why there would be absolutely no boost?...