Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 I run trd hg becuase of the stories of athena headgaskets..James another thing to check..The o ring on the distributor that sits inside head, is prone to failure and i had a similar mess to what youve got and i thought was headgasket till i read somewhere in tgtt.Woah, never thought of that!! Cheers man I'll check that later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Nice build thread mate, pretty sick car aswell was running well when you was down southend Wednesday nightWhere you Craig's mate? The one in the white 82 that had the mental session back with the boosted mk2 escort and Bens astra? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Mine used to look like it weeped oil turned out to be the valve cover at the back then it would run round when it got hot. Since I re sealed it it's dry as a bone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Cheers will, I'll have a good look shortly, hopefully it's not the HG, oil was defiantly getting thin last night, so more than likely it's been running onto the block from somewhere,Fingers crossed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Cheers will, I'll have a good look shortly, hopefully it's not the HG, oil was defiantly getting thin last night, so more than likely it's been running onto the block from somewhere,Fingers crossed Mine leaked on the left hand side where the cam caps went over the camshaft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kate Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Great build! Looks awesome too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Great build! Looks awesome too!Cheers appreciate that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Mine leaked on the left hand side where the cam caps went over the camshaftHopefully this is THE problem, it was defiantly A problem either way, big box of spare O rings came in handy All back on, cleaned up and obviusly a new rubber on there.Gonna let that sit for a bit on some sealant them I'll find out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo-fever Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Where you Craig's mate? The one in the white 82 that had the mental session back with the boosted mk2 escort and Bens astra? Yes mate got the white 82' so you weren't even running full boost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yes mate got the white 82' so you weren't even running full boost?No was at a bar all night I'll take you out at 1.6 next time I see you man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 James let me know if the o ring fixes it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 What size are the breather fittings on the valve cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 What size are the breather fittings on the valve cover?25mm outlets mate, two of them James let me know if the o ring fixes it?Will do man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Great news! Cars all sorted, myself and weeman checked the head bolts today, all still fine at 60nmTurns out it was indeed the dizzy O-ring, and I think a tiny bit was contributed by the rocker cover , all sorted out though, so no more oil leaks here Still on for Japfest 2 then!Oh and cheers for mentioning the dizzy jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 hail the lord thank god im happy for u kid :) :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Glad was the o ring buddy..Sometimes its an easy fix.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 hail the lord thank god im happy for u kid :) :) Trust me man I'm happier Glad was the o ring buddy..Sometimes its an easy fix..Yeah cheers man, was afraid I was gonna have to drain the bank account again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggaman_16 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Glad its only that....that o-ring always fails over time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Glad its only that....that o-ring always fails over timeOr when the guy putting the new one on manages to nip a chunk out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Essexglanza Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Was too scared to race you on the A13 last night, looking good tho matey 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Was too scared to race you on the A13 last night, looking good tho matey 👍Ohhhh knew that would be someone on here! Car looked sweet man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Woop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) I dare tempt fate by saying this. But everything's sorted and she's running perfect at the minute.No more oil leaks, stepped up the O-ring size on the dizzy and that sorted the oil escaping from there.Changed all 4 injector O rings as 1 decided to make itself into 2 yesterday. Also had a fiddle with my suspension today, I know people say don't touch the preload. But it seemed no matter what I did with the BC's the back would stay bouncy as hell. Lowered the preload slightly on both sides then set them to 20. Already miles better! Back feels a lot more in touch now!Tommorows aim is to bleed brakes again, clutch again and check all engine mounts bolts are still in the same location. Then she's all good for JF2. Edited August 11, 2015 by Bussey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 By preload you don't mean the damper adjustment know at the top right? Preload is set by winding springs in or outCan't wait to see this go round track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) By preload you don't mean the damper adjustment know at the top right? Preload is set by winding springs in or outCan't wait to see this go round trackNope I don't, wound the springs out slightly And cheers man ! Edited August 11, 2015 by Bussey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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