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[ToysRfast]

I think it needs some cleaning and a few new things like gaskets, belts, spark plugs for sure. and the do you guys think about the exhaust manifold? That one is real rusty. thats what the front clip looks like. Here is some of the stuff I think I might need. Can anyone tell me what this thing is? And here is the exhaust manifold and the crazy oil leaking from engine there is also orange stuff on the engine that seems to be coming from some where?

[x_itchy_b_x]

also i wanna say replace EVERYthing you can.
water-pump, distributer, plugs, fuel filter,belts, esp the head-gasket if needed.
do a compression check just to make sure. that will show you a definite leak but a compression test wont help if the hole is very small and only leaks with boost,
much more psi would have to be pumped in the cylinders to check for such a small hole.
also check for any signs of oil and coolant mixing. like the underside of the oil cap. look for a milky substance. almost like an oil and coolant milk shake.
when you have the exhaust manifold off check to see if the ports coming out look normal (covered in black carbon) and not squeaky clean,
if one port is extremely clean compared to others than that cylinder has coolant entering it.
also check the old coolant, if there is any still in the radiator for oil.

im just saying that from experience. it sucks to have to redo things when the motor is already in.
take what the people who sold you the engine say with a grain of salt.

This post has been edited by x_itchy_b_x: Mar 30, 2006 - 12:07 PM