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Old 02-23-2006, 11:39 PM
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Yea today I was driving and somehow the valve cover gasket blew out and I didnt realize it till it was way too late and I locked it up. So Putting the D back in this weekend Its cool because I just bought a turbo so I guess I'm going to rebuild it and get it back in. Lifes a B****!!!!!
 
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Old 02-23-2006, 11:44 PM
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at least ur car still can go in to drive..! i have to do a manual swap in my garage!
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 07:13 AM
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Didnt you do a mini me on your car?Do you think it had any thing to do with that.
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 08:30 AM
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Well, I think im not far from you. Rock hill right? Whats that entail... like a 1 1/2 drive?
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 08:55 AM
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Damn, that sucks. But at least you got the D to make it driveable... And hey, look at the bright side. The engine will be better when you put it back in.
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 09:03 AM
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No I have a hybrid H series H23 block w/ H22 head. Remmy Yea if you want your more than welcome to join in on the fun. I talked to a guy last night and he wants the head he offered me 800 but i guess Im gonna tear it down and find out. How bad and I'll go from there.
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 09:05 AM
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when are you going to start rebuilding it? I could use some exp points.
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 09:08 AM
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Well I'm going to start on pulling everything out in about an hour. But as soon as i get it out im gonna but the big D15b7 in OH YEA. Then ill start on the motor prob monday.
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 01:01 PM
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Thats will take awhile having to put everything back stock.
 
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Old 02-24-2006, 01:09 PM
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Actually, it shouldnt really. Just tedious work.
 
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