Boosted for over a 1 1/2....first engine problem
06-17-2007, 01:48 PM
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Boosted for over a 1 1/2....first engine problem
Head Gasket gave at 0.8 BAR Hold, spikes to 0.92 BAR..... 
Well, guess can't be to mad at the stock motor for lasting through 2 transmissions, 3 clutches, 120mph + highway runs and 109mph passes down the drag strip every weekend since being boosted... 
Well, guess can't be to mad at the stock motor for lasting through 2 transmissions, 3 clutches, 120mph + highway runs and 109mph passes down the drag strip every weekend since being boosted...
06-17-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by malloynx
usually head gaskets don't let loose from boost alone. pre-ignition and detanation play a huge role.
I wasn't saying that boost specifically. Just saying at what Boost I was at.
06-17-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Whocares05050
It was bound to go sometime or another, lol.
Don't worry Mike, I'll have it done before FL, and still handing you your butt....
06-17-2007, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
Originally Posted by Whocares05050
It was bound to go sometime or another, lol.
Don't worry Mike, I'll have it done before FL, and still handing you your butt....
I knew i invested in ARP head studs for a reason
06-17-2007, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Brett
we need alot more info. it might not be BHG. it might be the ring landings. 
06-17-2007, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by malloynx
Originally Posted by Brett
we need alot more info. it might not be BHG. it might be the ring landings.
I will be doing a compression test. That's rule #1. Already on the list of things to do. We will be checking everything of course. I'm not one that just says..."Oh its the head gasket, and that's it". I will check everything out. But the diagnosis is all there. Smoke from the breather tube next to the BOV, smoke out of the oil dip stick, coolant mix with the oil, smoke out the exhaust....etc.
06-17-2007, 06:22 PM
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ohh ok, good deal. me personally i would skip the compression test and go straight for the CLT. compression test don't really tell you jack. you can't pinpoint the problem and they can lead you on a ghost trail.
i don't know if you have shop air, but with a cylinder leak down test you check each cylinder one at a time. if you get bubbles in the coolant mostly likely a BHG, leaking around the water jackets, air coming out another cylinder and your leaking between the fire rings, air coming out the intake points to a burnt intake valve, air coming out the exhaust system and mostly likely a burnt exhaust valve, and more than 20% l of internal leakage will point to the rings, pistons, block etc...
just trying to help. most people don't own a CLT tester but they can be a life saver
i don't know if you have shop air, but with a cylinder leak down test you check each cylinder one at a time. if you get bubbles in the coolant mostly likely a BHG, leaking around the water jackets, air coming out another cylinder and your leaking between the fire rings, air coming out the intake points to a burnt intake valve, air coming out the exhaust system and mostly likely a burnt exhaust valve, and more than 20% l of internal leakage will point to the rings, pistons, block etc...
just trying to help. most people don't own a CLT tester but they can be a life saver
06-17-2007, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by malloynx
ohh ok, good deal. me personally i would skip the compression test and go straight for the CLT. compression test don't really tell you jack. you can't pinpoint the problem and they can lead you on a ghost trail.
i don't know if you have shop air, but with a cylinder leak down test you check each cylinder one at a time. if you get bubbles in the coolant mostly likely a BHG, leaking around the water jackets, air coming out another cylinder and your leaking between the fire rings, air coming out the intake points to a burnt intake valve, air coming out the exhaust system and mostly likely a burnt exhaust valve, and more than 20% l of internal leakage will point to the rings, pistons, block etc...
just trying to help. most people don't own a CLT tester but they can be a life saver
i don't know if you have shop air, but with a cylinder leak down test you check each cylinder one at a time. if you get bubbles in the coolant mostly likely a BHG, leaking around the water jackets, air coming out another cylinder and your leaking between the fire rings, air coming out the intake points to a burnt intake valve, air coming out the exhaust system and mostly likely a burnt exhaust valve, and more than 20% l of internal leakage will point to the rings, pistons, block etc...
just trying to help. most people don't own a CLT tester but they can be a life saver
Yeah, more than likely we will do that too. Whatever it takes to get the job done. This might be an excuse to build the bottom end...
Kenny (ZPI), is a friend of mine, so that's where it will be. The funny thing is, the car still pulls like a raped APE! if I were to get on it... And still holds the power as if nothing is wrong. The risk of driving it, is the whole coolant not getting to where it needs to be, therefore causing overheating after a while of driving. Going to get her up on a trailer, and my boys to roll me up to the shop.
06-17-2007, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by etsnet
That sucks! Say hello to my car for me when and if you end up at ZPI.
Tell her I love her and miss her and that the Accord don't mean a thing to me.
Tell her I love her and miss her and that the Accord don't mean a thing to me. LOL....will do. I have to tell the 350z that too, when I take the Buick to work everyday.
06-17-2007, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
The risk of driving it, is the whole coolant not getting to where it needs to be, therefore causing overheating after a while of driving.
06-18-2007, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Brett
Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
The risk of driving it, is the whole coolant not getting to where it needs to be, therefore causing overheating after a while of driving.
Well, if you want to get all technical about it....
It's not like I will drive it under these conditions you know...
06-18-2007, 12:08 AM
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Karma is a...
Good idea
Add me to the list with a blown motor. 1500 miles with a ZPI stage 1. Bad tune, bad advise from Kenny and a garbage kit caused collapsed rings and cracked ring landings (all 4) on the pistons.
80% loss of compression and scored cylinders were my reward for trust in a new company.
But I'm sure you'll be fine...
I see you still don't take the blame for any of your mishaps...but oh well..
All I have to add is, I reckon the comparison for you would be 2 years ago (brand new to the tC F/I world) span vs these motors that are blowin up today. R&D is over with, testing is over with....Why are these other kits still blowing up?...
Not saying because everyone was new to F/I on the tC, you were used as a test subject. Just saying if the most recent ZPI blown up motor is you at 2 years ago....why are these motors with kits from other companies blowing up in this day and age?
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Originally Posted by Dyltone
Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
I think I'll......just UM...Keep my opinion out of this one....
Add me to the list with a blown motor. 1500 miles with a ZPI stage 1. Bad tune, bad advise from Kenny and a garbage kit caused collapsed rings and cracked ring landings (all 4) on the pistons.
80% loss of compression and scored cylinders were my reward for trust in a new company.
But I'm sure you'll be fine...
I see you still don't take the blame for any of your mishaps...but oh well..
All I have to add is, I reckon the comparison for you would be 2 years ago (brand new to the tC F/I world) span vs these motors that are blowin up today. R&D is over with, testing is over with....Why are these other kits still blowing up?...
Not saying because everyone was new to F/I on the tC, you were used as a test subject. Just saying if the most recent ZPI blown up motor is you at 2 years ago....why are these motors with kits from other companies blowing up in this day and age?
06-18-2007, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Dyltone
Karma is a...
Difference between me and you, I take responsibility for my actions.
