thats what I was thinking but I have never had a car with a head gasket leak so I did not know.Originally Posted by kung fu jesus
thats what I was thinking but I have never had a car with a head gasket leak so I did not know.
well that is a relief guys. already have done valve cover gasket and cas o-ring. sounds like it makes sense to change water pump and timing belt while doing this. should i replace the other things you mentioned, steven. sounds like i should be able to do this and not have a mechanic do it.like i have said, i want to learn the most i can, not here trying to go the easiest path. would anybody with some knowledge about this want to help me with this?
If Andy is coming to Kinston this Sat. and you can get the parts before then, it's definitely something that can be done in a day.
tsingson (07-08-2014)
And Andy has that front seal tool too.
Plus, I'm sure it would make your parents happy only having to pay for parts. You would be able to catch a little less shit about having the car you've got.
no my parents don't care. they want me to take it to a shop. I am the one that says I want to do my own stuff. I just enjoy working on cars and don't trust random mechanics with it
If I finish before you I will be happy to help but im gonna be elbo deep in my transmission.
Almost certainly a front main. Since it has spread to the surrounding brackets it is getting slung. A HG doesn't sling oil. Also, I remember seeing spots on your wheels last time we met. I noticed the same thing on my car when my front main died at a track day last March.
I have the seal installer and other tools. I don't know when I will be able to make it to the tech day but maybe we can have a weekday meet and I can loan you the tools.
well hopefully we can get this done i will order my seals tonight and try and get them on friday so we can see how it will work out
Anyone know of a local place in RDU stocking ATE Amber (or leftover super blue) or Motul RBF600? The Motul is probably only going to be at a motorcycle shop...
Phantasm in Raleigh just confirmed that they have ATE Type 200 but it seems kinda pricey at $30. Also there is a new place I saw in Cary called "Oniya" or "Oniga" but they had a couple of modified imports out front so I have been meaning to swing by there and see what the shop is all about. It's on Chapel Hill Road just past N. Academy.
Found this place out near our regular meeting place, a local BMW guy gave me the heads up.
http://www.knsbrakes.com
I got my current brake pads from them as well as the pads currently on our e30. They're nice folks.
kung fu jesus (07-09-2014)
I figured. They are walking distance from you!
My order from arlington is out for shipping I believe. Got everything that Andy said except for crank key and bolt and coolant lines. If I NEED either one of those then I will order them now. Hopefully you can make it Andy but if not, then hopefully we can work out a day to do this.
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