SiCaln Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I had this too tbh it's one of the reason's why I called time on Jeff, hope you don't do the same mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Gutted to hear this John, car is too nice to sell or break!Either replace the seals or forge the bitch Hope you decide soon mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 ^^^this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 shame to hear this just had the same problem with my new 5e lump seriously a few hours work new head gasket, head bolts, and some stem seals could piss it this weekend! keep positive. i have a sledge hammer in place for the next time my car pisses me off Dean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 shame to hear this just had the same problem with my new 5e lump seriously a few hours work new head gasket, head bolts, and some stem seals could piss it this weekend! keep positive. i have a sledge hammer in place for the next time my car pisses me off DeanKnow that feeling, anyone up for a Stem seal/Clutch party ??Opportunity for Wiki feature on both I'll provide food and drink ;)John does the blue smoke appear immediately on startup and during normal driving and boost?Did TD have anything to say about it?If it was me and funds/time allowed I'd rebuild the whole engine so it could live on.My engine was fully rebuilt when the car was converted but there are small signs of the valve stem seals going also, but I do not get blue smoke, only slight combustion smell after screamer pipe. I am going to take it up with my engine builder in a decent manner once I get the opportunity.The only time I got blue smoke was when I plumbed in the rocker breather pipe (for vacuum) to the ebc hosing near the inlet mani = guaranteed blue smoke on every boost.That was run like that for one short drive and quickly changed back. Am still happily driving away at 1.2bar mind you.Ultimately I'd go forged 5E for the time and money you'd spend rebuilding the 4E engine or forging.Depends how long you fancy holding onto the EP. Ultimately after that I'd be wanting a 2.0+ jap turbo saloon.If you need uprated valve stem seals I'd let my Zisco ones go seeing as you are more in need.JozYou have pm ;)John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hmmmm stem seal clutch party....... Is there a VIP area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Socks Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Lol. Don't sit on my car bitches! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 nice!!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Booked for Stage 2 forge @ Tuning Developments so continue to follow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 nomnomnom! glad your going in that direction john! would have been gutting to see this broke! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 good good she be a beast in no time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Sweet...... It makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Awesome that is all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Nice one matey glad you havent give up on this beast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Thats great news John Biting the bullet to push things further!Love it! Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Wow taking it balls deep now! Is it going to be ready in time for jf2? Would love to see it reaping on track! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Nice choice John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Phil likes this.alot. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Good to hear you're going down the forged route dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 nomnomnom! glad your going in that direction john! would have been gutting to see this broke!good good she be a beast in no timeSweet...... It makes sense. Awesome that is all Nice one matey glad you havent give up on this beast Thats great news John Biting the bullet to push things further!Love it! JozWow taking it balls deep now! Is it going to be ready in time for jf2? Would love to see it reaping on track!Nice choice John Phil likes this.alot. Phil.Good to hear you're going down the forged route dudeCheers boys , Hope to have it back in time for Japfest 2 but it will need running in John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Road trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 U not gonna be able to do your track session then mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 U not gonna be able to do your track session then mate ?No mate, if its back it will needing running in then back for mapping!!John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 A quick pic from today's road trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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