[gabedude]

Javi can shift, he just can't launch.

The engine is out it has already been diagnosed to more than likely a valve stem seal. Now why the seal came off or shredded while idling is what bothers me. I blame GTA4 for my lack of getting the engine apart.

[sti_kris]

i ran 13.2 @104. with vf39 and aps 3.5" tbe and ots cobb. so i better be faster than that with my fp green if you were trapping 110.

[KoreanComet]

hmm i ran a 12.6 at 106 with my vf 39 and hks 3.0 TBE and cobb plus the cams

[tess]

I got Gabe off GTA4 yesterday long enough to rip apart the problem side (RHS)...finally.

As for the strip. I still need a new turbo before I can run over 10psi. I'll make a pass or two in Gabe's car until mine is fixed.

[sti_kris]

thats always works. way to go get him to do some work

[JAVSTI]

Originally Posted by tess

I got Gabe off GTA4 yesterday long enough to rip apart the problem side (RHS)...finally.

As for the strip. I still need a new turbo before I can run over 10psi. I'll make a pass or two in Gabe's car until mine is fixed.

wow tess, i haven't seen ya post in months, welcome back.

[gabedude]

Now I just need to figure out where the leak is at. Either an oil control ring or a valvestem seal. Could be either. In any case, the heads are coming apart and getting cleaned (valves and all, relap, etc). #3 exhaust valves are covered in oil (only clean part was on the valvestem, there was a good amount of coked oil near the guides and on the bottom side of the valves). Intake valves look fine. Looks like it was coming down the exhaust valvestem seals or blowing through the exhaust ports causing all that gunk. The combustion chamber on the bad cylinder looks better than the one on the good cylinder.

So, pull the head apart and pull the suspect piston.

[Otherguy]

Gabe, i just ordered my turbo inlet today which makes me excited, but its going to sit for a few months before I even see it When I get home Im going to be ordering my FMIC and after that I will be making a trip down to see you

[gabedude]

I should have my car running by then.

[flatthump]

Originally Posted by gabedude

Yes, all pistons have less than 5% leakdown. It has to be a seal (or god I hope not, a guide).

Did you pull the valve cover breather lines to listen?

[gabedude]

Originally Posted by flatthump

Did you pull the valve cover breather lines to listen?

Yes. The amount of leakage was the same as what was coming through the throttle body and the exhuast. If I were going to say which leaked more, I would have to say that #3 leaked more through the exhaust and less through the valvecovers/crankcase. #1 (good piston) leaked more through the rings (and you can tell after I pulled the head off why, the rings are breaking in and wearing a good bit still) and less through the exhaust valve. Both held 100 PSI with ~5% leakage.

So that tells me that it is either seals / valve guides or the oil control ring.

[flatthump]

Sounds like you're on the right track..

[tess]

Originally Posted by JAVSTI

wow tess, i haven't seen ya post in months, welcome back.

Ty. We got about 1.5 hours of work left until we have to wait on the gaskets to arrive. Not much. I hope the gaskets come in today, tomorrow or Friday so we can get the engine in this weekend.

[sti_kris]

that would be nice huh. if ya'll end up doing it on sunday hit me up if ya'll need help.

[JAVSTI]

the sti is being part out so if yall need any parts look on txic for sale thread. I already bought my new car so, i dont need this car anymore.

iam also looking for some stock parts: stock sti intake (full intake), stock sti dp, and stock sti springs.