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2Fast
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Location: Klamath Falls, OR
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 Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject: Now thats just a beautiful accomplishment! |
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I got the job done! I removed my head for a head gasket replacement. Only took me a few hours of work too! Also, along the way, I found out my Auxilliary Air valve was broken, probably my Cold Start Valve, and I found one of my Chambers in my Throttle body was siezed in place. So Good few days for problem diagnosing. (I also didn't break or strip any exhaust manifold bolts/studs!) Enjoy the pics, I know I do! 
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Semper924
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Location: Missouri
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| This is exactly what I need to do to check the gasket condition, and the general condition of the cylinders. Looks good. I contemplated doing it over the one warm day I had recently, but ran out of time. |
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Rich H
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Is that a low comp 95 horse engine?
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Scorpio
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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ahhh the first pic kinda looks better....lots of oil and rusty coloured stuff in the second....get it al clened up nicely! 
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ideola
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Location: Spring Lake MI
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, just a quick suggestion...now would be an opportune time to inspect and possibly rebuild the main wiring harness to your starter. I forgot to add that to the "while you're in there" list, but it's something I did when I replaced my head gasket. Seeing the photo of how easy it is to access with the head and manifold out of the way reminded me. In addition to new heavy gauge wires and connectors, I also installed it in a nice firebraid sleeve to provide extra insulation against the heat coming off the exhaust manifold.
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tuurbo
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Location: East Windsor, New Jersey
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:38 am Post subject: |
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I'll second Dan's suggestion: The wiring harness on the NA is a gremlin waiting to happen. The ground straps should be changed, and maybe clean up some of the other electrical connections. It feels good to fix stuff eh?
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968rz
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Location: S. E. Wisconsin
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:06 am Post subject: |
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Way to get your hands dirty Alex! [thumbsup] Now come and fix all my little bugs.
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Slam
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:53 am Post subject: |
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I love the look of progress...
A thought - this would also be a good time to R&R the engine breather.
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ideola
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:55 am Post subject: |
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Yup. And also the heater control valve and heater hoses.
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2Fast
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Wow thanks for all support and pointers guys! I kinda forgot about the engine breather...i'll have to poor some gas down there asap  !
Semper924-Its a good idea. I diagnosed a LOT of problems with mine...now that I look at it, its a miricle that it would even start and idle.
Rich H-It's a 79', so I assume that it is the 110hp model.
Scorpio- I agree 100% the first pic looks a lot nicer!
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ideola
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:12 am Post subject: |
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Hey Alex, that car in your avatar, is the smoke coming from the tires or the tail pipe
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2Fast
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: |
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| ideola wrote: | | Hey Alex, that car in your avatar, is the smoke coming from the tires or the tail pipe |
Well, if it was my car, it would be the exhuast  . I don't wanna put my car on here cause it would scare away new members... But this beast is from the 944 Turbo S commercial where they say its a Ferrari Eater, it just seemed appropriote  .
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CorsePerVita
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Location: Redmond, Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:38 am Post subject: |
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| 2Fast wrote: | | ideola wrote: | | Hey Alex, that car in your avatar, is the smoke coming from the tires or the tail pipe |
Well, if it was my car, it would be the exhuast . I don't wanna put my car on here cause it would scare away new members... But this beast is from the 944 Turbo S commercial where they say its a Ferrari Eater, it just seemed appropriote . |
if MY car doesn't scare people away i doubt yours would 
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2Fast
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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| CorsePerVita wrote: | | 2Fast wrote: | | ideola wrote: | | Hey Alex, that car in your avatar, is the smoke coming from the tires or the tail pipe |
Well, if it was my car, it would be the exhuast . I don't wanna put my car on here cause it would scare away new members... But this beast is from the 944 Turbo S commercial where they say its a Ferrari Eater, it just seemed appropriote . |
if MY car doesn't scare people away i doubt yours would |
I don't know...when I got my car, there were mushrooms growing in the passanger footwell, and right now I can fit my fist through my battery pan...now thats hard to beat right there!
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ideola
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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| 2Fast wrote: | | ideola wrote: | | Hey Alex, that car in your avatar, is the smoke coming from the tires or the tail pipe |
Well, if it was my car, it would be the exhuast . I don't wanna put my car on here cause it would scare away new members... But this beast is from the 944 Turbo S commercial where they say its a Ferrari Eater, it just seemed appropriote . |
Just havin' fun with ya! Hey, it's something to aspire to, right?!
Seriously, congrats on your progress, you PacNWerners are putting the rest of us to shame with your restorations!
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