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Old 04-22-2018, 05:52 AM
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Had a very small oil leak coming from the lower pan gasket, so I replaced the gasket.





Walked down to the local brewery for lunch and a flight.. Just so that extra oil could drain out, ya' know.



..To find out that they're playing Cheech & Chong. Haha.. Oh man.



Walked back home, installed the new gasket and buttoned 'er up. Good to go!
Old 04-22-2018, 09:52 AM
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Finally test drove car today. Nothing fell apart and no strange noises. Took it to Burlington coat factory for its weekly trip.

Old 04-22-2018, 10:14 AM
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Changed the valve covers and gaskets after I found some oil in 5 and 6 changing my spark plugs.



Noticed some "interesting" marks on one of the cams...



No marks on any of the lobes. I religiously check/change my oil. Wondering if I should be concerned or if this is common...
Old 04-22-2018, 11:02 AM
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^ Are there any opposing marks on your head underneath that cam?
Old 04-22-2018, 12:54 PM
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I need to do my valve covers, I'm not very motivated, how long did it take you? I have the covers and the new gaskets ready to go.
Old 04-22-2018, 01:39 PM
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To be honest, I didn't even think to check the other side

There were some other similar marks in some other spots, but that pic shows the most pronounced areas. Everything was torqued to spec and nothing was loose.

Overall, the job didn't take too terribly long if you're familiar with taking off the plenum and the other components. Getting all the wiring out of the way was tedious. A couple bolts for the valve covers were a major PITA and made me wish I had Trump hands. Lol. A magnetic 10mm nut driver was a must.

I'd say about 4 hours start to finish. If I had to do it again, maybe 2.5. I took my time labeling every bolt that I removed. I put some extra RTV around the spark plug tube seals hoping that will prevent future issues.

EDIT: just re-read your post about the opposing marks. I didn't see any on the head - just the camshaft.

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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
I need to do my valve covers, I'm not very motivated, how long did it take you? I have the covers and the new gaskets ready to go.
Lol.. No motivation my a$$. Replacing all those bushings requires insane motivation. Valve covers are a breeze. Do iiiiit.
Old 04-22-2018, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Heel Til I Die
To be honest, I didn't even think to check the other side

There were some other similar marks in some other spots, but that pic shows the most pronounced areas. Everything was torqued to spec and nothing was loose.

Overall, the job didn't take too terribly long if you're familiar with taking off the plenum and the other components. Getting all the wiring out of the way was tedious. A couple bolts for the valve covers were a major PITA and made me wish I had Trump hands. Lol. A magnetic 10mm nut driver was a must.

I'd say about 4 hours start to finish. If I had to do it again, maybe 2.5. I took my time labeling every bolt that I removed. I put some extra RTV around the spark plug tube seals hoping that will prevent future issues.

EDIT: just re-read your post about the opposing marks. I didn't see any on the head - just the camshaft.
Ah that sucks. Hopefully it's just manufacturing grooves. I think I actually seen some on mine when I did the covers. Can't remember for sure though. It's odd you just seen them on one though..
Old 04-23-2018, 05:40 AM
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had a missfire. Its funny how much a vq can sound like a subaru ej when you have missfires.
Old 04-23-2018, 05:47 AM
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Wash and detailed it...or as I like to call it: Funky fresh, Dressed to Impress, Ready to Party.(had some MC Lyte on while I was cleaning it).

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Old 04-24-2018, 05:48 AM
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Scheduled my tune for Friday morning. It's an '05 N/A so I'm not really looking to break the 300hp mark like some of the dreamers on here, but I just want to make sure she's tuned properly based on some of the recent mods. I'll post up results after!
Old 04-24-2018, 07:34 AM
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swapped out my rear wheel spaces which where 1.5 thread pitch with some PBM adjustable wheel spacers. Now I can run the same lugs front and rear haha
Old 04-25-2018, 08:07 AM
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When I got my car about a year and a half ago, i did valve cover gaskets and plugs like you did it was a HUGE PITA, bolts snapped and my car sat for 2 weeks waiting on new ignition coils as well. Oil leaks are just one reason why you buy an HR over a DE LOL.

Originally Posted by Heel Til I Die
To be honest, I didn't even think to check the other side

There were some other similar marks in some other spots, but that pic shows the most pronounced areas. Everything was torqued to spec and nothing was loose.

Overall, the job didn't take too terribly long if you're familiar with taking off the plenum and the other components. Getting all the wiring out of the way was tedious. A couple bolts for the valve covers were a major PITA and made me wish I had Trump hands. Lol. A magnetic 10mm nut driver was a must.

I'd say about 4 hours start to finish. If I had to do it again, maybe 2.5. I took my time labeling every bolt that I removed. I put some extra RTV around the spark plug tube seals hoping that will prevent future issues.

EDIT: just re-read your post about the opposing marks. I didn't see any on the head - just the camshaft.
Old 04-25-2018, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SPM350Z
Wash and detailed it...or as I like to call it: Funky fresh, Dressed to Impress, Ready to Party.(had some MC Lyte on while I was cleaning it).



-Shawn
MC who on? Sounds more like you had some MC Legal 420 on.



But seriously, lookin' good! C'mon down to the South Bay, Shawn!

With yer bucket, rags, and polish.

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Old 04-25-2018, 09:21 AM
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Turned my passenger seat into a simulator rig. I'm running 12v @ 2A to the slider motor. But it's not enough power. Anyone have a guess with how many amps this thing would take?


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Originally Posted by Kevin Skene
Turned my passenger seat into a simulator rig. I'm running 12v @ 2A to the slider motor. But it's not enough power. Anyone have a guess with how many amps this thing would take?


Thats pretty cool for playing race games... I would just rig it up with a jump box if you have one, once its adjusted you shouldn't really need to move it... Another good option might be a small inverter box. Are you trying to use a plug like from computer speakers?
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Old 04-25-2018, 11:41 AM
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A gaming seat with a live airbag. LOL! Are you going to take it out?
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Thats pretty cool for playing race games... I would just rig it up with a jump box if you have one, once its adjusted you shouldn't really need to move it... Another good option might be a small inverter box. Are you trying to use a plug like from computer speakers?
Yeah I just picked up a 12v 2A plug from the electronics store. An inverter would be good. Any amazon links?
Old 04-25-2018, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by zakmartin
A gaming seat with a live airbag. LOL! Are you going to take it out?
Honestly didn't even realize it was there. I have no reason to...I made sure to cut all the wires except for the motor and switch
Old 04-25-2018, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Skene
Yeah I just picked up a 12v 2A plug from the electronics store. An inverter would be good. Any amazon links?
I have this inverter and it's been really good. It should put out enough juice to run the slider motor on one seat. If not, get the version with the same fuse rating as the circuit for both the seats and their various accoutrements.

[Schumacher PC-6 120AC to 6A 12V DC Power Converter] [Schumacher PC-6 120AC to 6A 12V DC Power Converter]


It'd probably be a pain to rip out the seat airbag, FWIW. As long as you don't run into anything when you're playing video games you should be safe

EDIT:
Interesting... Wal-Mart hijacks the Amazon link. Admins, is that a server-side thing?

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