View Full Version : Broke my motor before i even put it in!
surfstang
07-28-2004, 03:54 PM
After I finished my cam swap on saturday, I was re-installing the push-rods and rockers. I tightened them all hand tight then proceeded to torque them to spec. When I torqued the exhaust valve rocker on #3 cylinder, them damn stud snapped right off!!!! Unfortunately, the studs are not screw-in, they are pressed in after the heads are cast, and the threaded part is the part that broke off. I almost cried. I almost had the motor ready to go in the car. Oh well... turns out that a local machine shop had some spare studs and could pull it, so i got it done for $25!!
Now I have an excuse to put on some new Fel-pro head gaskets. HOPEFULLY ill have the bitch burning rubber before heading back to AU!
I got dibs on first ride when you get back in town.
....Wait....that didnt' come out too well :oops:
Inspector
07-28-2004, 04:45 PM
hahahahaha...drew is gay!!
gj jason!
hahahahaha...I'm so gay!!
gj jason!
:shock:
I want something fast
07-28-2004, 10:27 PM
Family members first...this is the umbrella that roomates fall under.
Inspector
07-28-2004, 10:49 PM
memebers
patient
07-29-2004, 09:30 AM
hahahahaha...I'm so gay!!
gj jason!
:shock:lmao :lol:
I want something fast
07-29-2004, 09:33 AM
HAhahaha. Thanks for letting me know I spelled it wrong Blake. :lol: :lol:
insert_car
07-29-2004, 09:42 AM
just be glad you broke it off torquing it down instead of driving down the road :D .
surfstang
07-30-2004, 02:53 PM
yeah thats what i thought when it happened.
xamraci
07-30-2004, 04:42 PM
Sounds like a super engine!!! Too bad you dont have a RWD conversion...you would be in the loop then...
surfstang
07-31-2004, 09:41 AM
yeah Ive been meaning to talk to Drew about his. I need to find out where to get those trick A-spec partzz.
I want something fast
07-31-2004, 10:08 AM
Naw dog you need the APC fwd conversion pack with 5 inch flywheel and clutch. I think you could even make due with a 500 shot of NAWZ on that so long as you only ever race from a role, because we all know real racers only race from a role.
maxpsi
09-07-2004, 02:18 PM
I felt the same way when tightening down my flywheel bolts. It says 75 ft lbs. Man....... I closed my eyes till I heard the clicks. :lol: Does ARP not have anything for you?
They make the low weight Cardboard flywheel. It's coated with aluminum foil for durability.
maxpsi
09-07-2004, 05:13 PM
They make the low weight Cardboard flywheel. It's coated with aluminum foil for durability.
As opposed to high weight? :lol:
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