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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 24 2010, 10:11 PM (2,717 Views) | |
| HavsCritiria | Jun 24 2010, 10:11 PM Post #1 |
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i FINALLY got the head bolts off on the XFI, man those things fought back but i got them off! it got dark before i was able to take off all the hoses and connections off the intake but it's almost out. the head gasket is disgusting! it's broken in different pieces and had holes everywhere (i mean holes that aren't supposed to be there.) i might finally get this thing running soon! i'm so excited, i'm trying to find a camera to record my progress but no one i know has one SHUCKS! thanks for all the help guys i'm very excited!
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| obaja | Jun 24 2010, 10:23 PM Post #2 |
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I know how much fun your having, i did the same thing a couple months ago. Still putting it back together actually. Take lots of pics in case you forget how it goes back together, and to share on here to help other people out. Keep us updated. |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 24 2010, 10:34 PM Post #3 |
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i definitely will keep everyone updated as best as i can (:, I can't wait to see your monster running again. oh btw I'm the dude on youtube that you were talking to about your metro having more power after the rebuild =P |
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| obaja | Jun 24 2010, 10:52 PM Post #4 |
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definitely is a monster and i cant wait to get it goin again. Just waiting for 2 more gaskets now that i have to order that didnt come in my full gasket kit. Should have been finished long ago but im lagging. |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 25 2010, 01:23 AM Post #5 |
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yea so have i, i've been slacking off, but i think finally getting these bolts off is gonna be the motivation i need to finish it. |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 25 2010, 09:17 PM Post #6 |
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ok so i unplugged everything everything connected to the intake, now my issue is that some of the hoses broke while i was taking them out, they were hard and cracked, is there a place were i could perhaps get a kit with all the hoses and such things that connect to the TBI/intake manifold? |
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| obaja | Jun 25 2010, 09:52 PM Post #7 |
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Diesel Power
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I know you can go to your local parts house and get vacuum line and cut your own lengths that you need to replace those small vacuum lines. The bigger hoses such as coolant and brake booster hoses i have no idea. Check with your local auto house for prices while your there getting vacuum hose.
Edited by obaja, Jun 25 2010, 09:53 PM.
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 27 2010, 01:54 AM Post #8 |
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all right, thanks obaja! |
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| Murf 59 | Jun 27 2010, 04:55 AM Post #9 |
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@HavsCritirea, Remember that our head bolts are designed to be used only once. They are designed to stretch. And they do. Try 3Tech for new replacements. Be patient. It takes a bit to get from Canada to here. But worth the wait. Congrats on getting them off |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 27 2010, 11:57 AM Post #10 |
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I know, thanks Murf, I plan on investing in those the next time i tear the block apart, cause i bought the gasket kit and head bolts (new) before I joined the forum. |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 27 2010, 06:41 PM Post #11 |
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well i finally got the head off , and i don't think I've ever seen such bad carbon deposits. the head gasket is so badly worn and falling apart it's falling into the coolant jackets, what do you guys think i should do? also how do i remove the stuck on pieces of gasket off the block and cylinder head? Thanks guys!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by HavsCritiria, Jun 27 2010, 06:53 PM.
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| Coche Blanco | Jun 27 2010, 06:57 PM Post #12 |
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Holy hell! |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 27 2010, 07:00 PM Post #13 |
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our reactions were similar. |
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| Coche Blanco | Jun 27 2010, 07:03 PM Post #14 |
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Did you do a compression test before you pulled it? |
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| HavsCritiria | Jun 27 2010, 07:12 PM Post #15 |
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nope it was billowing white smoke when i got it so i just decided to pull the head off right away. Probably should'a done one now thinking about it. |
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the head gasket is disgusting! it's broken in different pieces and had holes everywhere (i mean holes that aren't supposed to be there.) i might finally get this thing running soon! i'm so excited, i'm trying to find a camera to record my progress but no one i know has one SHUCKS! thanks for all the help guys i'm very excited!












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