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  1. DeadlyWrenches

    Mix matched valve seals??

    Hello. I replaced my head gasket 12 years ago. The machine shop I used told me to leave the camshafts in the cylinder head and bring it to them assembled. They hot tanked it, cut the gasket surface and returned it to me and told me it's all set. $400 was the charge but that supposedly included...
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    Pyrometer install

    I need to install a pyrometer, I know the best place is pre turbo but there is really no where to get an accurate reading on the stock exhaust manifold. Where should i put it? I have the turbo and exhaust manifold off the engine.
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    1998 Contour SVT

    I bought this car for $2K in 2010. Limited production only 4400 made in 1998 and only 11,000 made total 1998-2000. I thought I stole this car. First sign of trouble was only under a load next to a wall, I could hear ticking like an exhaust manifold leak. After 2 years of driving it the...
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    Auto shop

    I've been working at an independent repair shop for about 8 months now and I've been collecting old parts in the name of research. I just thought you people would appreciate this. This came from a 93 camry with 196K miles. Water pump was very worn, not seized but the bearing was like an old...