DrLeadFoot Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Billy doing work! All buttoned up! Radiator/Coolant/Oil tomorrow if work doesn't get in the way. Snap, see the intercooler mount? I'm going to run cheap oil and sea foam to Billy's shop on 1st St. then get a new filter and royal purple in there. I picked up some new covers from Gluten Parts. So nice to see the new parts sticker!! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 So I got it running again and I narrowed down the leak to the lower cover towards the top. Ugh. #processofeliminationI have Teflon and an o-ring on the tensioner. So I don't think that's where the leak is coming from.I'll see if anything is loose then if it is still leaking I'll have to pop off the valve cover and lower cover then try to get enough space in between the block and cover to ooze some rtv in there without having to take off The Bolt of Jesus.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I had a leak from the same(ish) spot! You really can't move it much, need to unbolt it from the head (3 small torx) and you need to use a wobble extension to get under the timing chain without taking it out, 1/4" drive is required for that one. Take out the front oil pan bolts, but loosen the rest a turn or two and now it should be separated enough! Was a pain to do, but not as bad as expected. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2 DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I had a leak from the same(ish) spot! You really can't move it much, need to unbolt it from the head (3 small torx) and you need to use a wobble extension to get under the timing chain without taking it out, 1/4" drive is required for that one. Take out the front oil pan bolts, but loosen the rest a turn or two and now it should be separated enough! Was a pain to do, but not as bad as expected. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2 Thanks for the reassurance! I'll probably run it with the leak for a bit until I break it down again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 That engine deserves a quality air filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 That engine deserves a quality air filterI'll work on that. I have a k&n itching to be installed. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Watch your oil/coolant closely. That front cover has oil and coolant running in it, those don't like mixing DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 That tiny little bit of oil is just for anti rust purposes, just giver! DrLeadFoot and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'll get in the garage once this cold snap gets outta here! After I fix this leak I'm heading straight to the dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 dont fix the leak, then we all wont be able to follow you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Gift from the girlfriend!!!Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Please tell me you have a jumpsuit to match the shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Please tell me you have a jumpsuit to match the shoes!Oh God do I wish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 In what situation does one wear shoes like that? B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 When one drives a s52 turbo e30 with gold goodies =) jc43089 and DrLeadFoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 In what situation does one wear shoes like that?If there is a fear of getting lost or when stunting hard is the only remedy for a situation. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Perfect for Wheelies DrLeadFoot and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thought you needed to know the 2015 plate registration stickers are in fact GOLD!! DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I don't think I need to register. But I do have a sticker guy...Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Brewers plates get renewed anually.H3 GON3! DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukeeandy Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 i can't wait to see this car in person and bother you for a ride in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 i can't wait to see this car in person and bother you for a ride in itI got you! Haha. I can't wait to drive!!Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oil leak should be gone soon. Picked these up too.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 they should make ///M clown shoes. jc43089 and andyhundley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Okay so I have a coolant leak coming from the thermostat housing. I fired it up after charging the battery and it wasn't leaking when cold after I snugged up the bolts. I'll drive it down to Billy's shop and have the oil changed then see if it is still leaking. If not, Late Model Throttle here I come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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