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Nov 15, 2011 - 9:44 PM
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Words of advice....DON'T FORGET THE DOWEL PINS WHEN YOU PUT THE HEAD ON AND TORQUE IT DOWN!!!
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Nov 15, 2011 - 11:04 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
love the valve cover man!
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Nov 16, 2011 - 4:17 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
The secret to the valve cover revealed...
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Nov 22, 2011 - 8:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '11 From Saint Lucia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Lots of attention to detail here. Keep up the good work.
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Nov 22, 2011 - 6:48 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Picked up these bad boys for 15 bucks a piece. STEAL!!!
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Nov 22, 2011 - 7:00 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
what is that an engine mount? bearing? timing belt pulley?
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Nov 22, 2011 - 8:17 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
idler bearings
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Nov 30, 2011 - 5:27 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
After all the issues I've had with dowel pins, and installing the head gasket....I've finally had a bit of success...
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Nov 30, 2011 - 5:30 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
All anyone ever needs: red, silver, and black, and some engine in between.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 30, 2011 - 5:31 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'90 MX-5 Mariner Blue '93 MX-5 LE '07 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 silver '15 Optima Grey '04 206 GTi silve |
Dec 1, 2011 - 10:05 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
freakin sweeet
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Dec 1, 2011 - 10:37 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
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Dec 1, 2011 - 1:51 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Oct 7, '09 From Northern kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (90%) |
Lol this reminds me so much of my car/engine build. granted i didnt tear as far into the engine as you but just damn!
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3RD Gen 3SGTE WRC Edition W/LSD E153 - Love BOOST <3 2001 Solar yellow Lexus IS300 2001 Dodge ram 1500 Off-road edition |
Dec 1, 2011 - 2:01 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
builds lookin sweet! motor looks cleann
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Dec 1, 2011 - 5:58 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Thanks for all the kind words guys. Hope to have her running soon!
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Dec 2, 2011 - 10:15 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
oh sexy engine dress up!
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Dec 2, 2011 - 10:28 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
that engine looks damn good. Makes me wish I had time to work on mine
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Dec 2, 2011 - 10:50 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
The block on the stand is pure sex. Perfection...now I have to think up another theme =P
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Dec 3, 2011 - 7:54 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I might paint my wheels with your formula man!
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Dec 3, 2011 - 9:41 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
It's a pretty cool color. My wheels are sporting the same finish. I will snag a pic for ya.
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Dec 3, 2011 - 12:03 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
That enamel works great, I've had my wheels that way for about half a year now, and it doesn't chip, not from heat at least. Goes on nicely as well.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'90 MX-5 Mariner Blue '93 MX-5 LE '07 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 silver '15 Optima Grey '04 206 GTi silve |
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