What did you do to your DSM today?

[viseversa101]

Heat wrapped the manifold and then installed this puppy

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[Archer Fabrications]

It flipping runs. My first hg job and the car runs.i"m sooo proud.

Lol damn good job! I hope indont have to do my first one for a long time, my next timing belt job is gonna freak me out, will be the 2nd time 1st unguided time.

 

[Bud92gsx]

I could do it again in no time.It wasn't an all day affair for me.But im sure I could make it work.

No need for Im gasket this time.

But I got a new the new therm housing to head gasket and it dont seal.I should have used some rtv,cause it leaks.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

I thought supposed to only use rtv for those?

 

[1990AWD]

No, there's an actual gasket for thermostat housing to cylinder head, and if both surfaces are properly cleaned, a new gasket should have no problem sealing.

 

[Bud92gsx]

High hoe high hoe, its off to cleaning the housing I go.

 

[ed1380]

I also though it was only rtv. There's a groove for an o-ring, but it's never used. Just good ole rtv.

 

[1990AWD]

2gs might be different, but Bud has a 1g.

 

[phillytalon]

Fmic injectors dsm link

 

[WES_393]

2gs might be different, but Bud has a 1g.

Right, the 2g uses RTV only while the 1g calls for a gasket. You could use RTV in place of the gasket if needed. But I was always taught to use RTV or a gasket, never both.

And some of you guys need to start breaking more stuff! I can't even count how many times I've pulled the head. Hell, I built my engine before I even owned a boost controller.

 

[Cdc1221]

Right, the 2g uses RTV only while the 1g calls for a gasket. You could use RTV in place of the gasket if needed. But I was always taught to use RTV or a gasket, never both.

And some of you guys need to start breaking more stuff! I can't even count how many times I've pulled the head. Hell, I built my engine before I even owned a boost controller.

Haha I'm the opposite. I had to build the engine because of the boost controller. So sad. I'll soon be doing my 4th timing job, after I get my new rods and pistons in. Still stuck on whether or not to use my 1g or 2g head and intake mani . Both need valves done, new springs and seals, and cams swapped out.

 

[Bud92gsx]

I used a layer of rtv on the vc for safe measure.I thought the new gasket in this coolant spot would be all i needed.But razor blade and some rtv and I should be good to go.

Rtv or a gasket, it makes sense,but for added security.I'm gonna do a dab of both.

 

[Cdc1221]

In most cases, not a good idea to rtv the vc. Where does the excess generally wind up? In the oil pan, or getting thrown around in the valve train. Just use an OEM gasket set and forget it

 

[Bud92gsx]

I know I know.But i spent to much @ stm, to afford a new vc gasket.And it was only a few spots needed it.

In the oil pan is bad.But the car gets another oil change before the synthetic goes in. I hope changing oil and filter should keep the rtv out of the oil.

 

[1990AWD]

Well I sure hope you didn't use a lot of RTV, but a little smear just to kinda hold the valve cover gasket into the cover and a little on the half moon is recommended.

 

[LandSpeed-DSM]

Planning to order a proper slick and skinny setup. Input would be appreciated!

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/handling-tech/463250-backspacing-15x8-15x10-26x10-slick.html

 

[hoodrichhavel]

Separated trans from motor, removed clutch and flywheel, and removed all ac components...and still working on more.

 

[Spanky_DSM]

No more hood pops for boost adjustment


http://www.tunersports.com/images/products/1303837012-hallman-pro-cockpit-controller.jpg

 

[talon2gbuyer]

Christmas time madderfakkers! Props to extremepsi for the goodies!

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[combs-dsm]

I got a new 11/16th bit to port my OFH. the most money ive ever spent on a single drill bit

 

[Bud92gsx]

No more hood pops for boost adjustment

Good idea.Running it into the cabin.

 

[curt-s]

Crossed the 381Km mark. Last oil change about 30km ago, and besides a miniscule amount of sparkle, nothing in there that would even begin to make me question the condition of the internals.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Found a large boost leak at the compressor cover snap ring.... Now i have to remove the turbo again.........

 

[Leonthefaded]

Found a large boost leak at the compressor cover snap ring.... Now i have to remove the turbo again.........

I might check there now thanks for the idea

 

[combs-dsm]

tore apart my spare parts engine for the crank.