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  1. J

    oil problem PCV valve??

    i will go try that, but myguess is it will because of the oil that seaps out despite the tightness of the cap and how often i wipe it off john
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    i think i broke my oil pressure gauge

    i think i may have found the problem.....it apears the gauge is put together properly, but that the needle has been moved if i hold the white peice on the back still and move the needle i can adjust 'zero' this may 'solve' my problem, but makes me want a new OP gauge as this seams very...
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    Swapping Stock Boost Gauge for Stock Volt Gauge

    it works...no further questions your honor john
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    oil problem PCV valve??

    hmmmm....i dunno i haven't noticed that condition but since i am burning a little oil at high revs i try to stay off the pedal when i drive it john
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    i think i broke my oil pressure gauge

    i'll go and look at that right now then, my boss just left....hello overtime working on the supie :D john
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    oil problem PCV valve??

    i had the catch can in the car before the motor was rebuilt....i left it in cus the charcoal beast is long gone i've never heard of anyone with oil seeping out of there fill cap or anywhere else this can't be normal right?? john
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    i think i broke my oil pressure gauge

    i'll check, has this happened to you? did yours rest at about 40?? i took a look at my other OP gauge and it is at rest at the same point 8( john
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    oil problem PCV valve??

    have that done right... everything worked right for a time but what would cause me to weep oil from my fill cap, breathers to can, and from the can fittings it would apear i am getting afair amount[more than i'd like] of oil in the IC lines due to this 'extra pressure' my exact setup it...
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    Swapping Stock Boost Gauge for Stock Volt Gauge

    i observed my NA cluster and saw there was an extra 'box' on the turbo and realized it is sending the boost signal to the contacts on the cluster...i removed the 'box' entirely and hooked the voltmeter up the same way it is on the NA cluster......i expect it to work now thanks, john
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    i think i broke my oil pressure gauge

    well i have a lo tek triple pillar pod and an A`PEXi EL series one mech boost gauge i have a OP gauge from my 89 parts car i am gonna pop in and see whats up john
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    Swapping Stock Boost Gauge for Stock Volt Gauge

    question i know this was forever ago and i read a similair post a looooong time ago might have even been when i was stupid enough to hangout on SF, but i digress.... i did this thismorning.....result....my volt meter is a boost gauge measureing Volts....:scratch: as i push the gas the volt...
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    i think i broke my oil pressure gauge

    i took my dash apart to clean and change the coloure of the bulbs and replace my boost gauge with my voltmeter anyway i put it all back together[mostly] to drive to work and about 100ft down the road i notice i'm reading 120LBS oil press. so i quick pull over and shut down.....get out check...
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    oil problem PCV valve??

    i have for a little while had a problem with oil 'weeping' from my oil fill cap and the hoses on my cathc can and the crankcase vent lines that run to my CC... why is this and i smoke when i get on it is this all blow by caused by a bad PCV valve?? i don't want to get so much pressure...
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    How to shim the CT26 Wastegate?

    no question the more boost on anything shortens it's life.....but shimming not the only way....buying a 400 dollar EBC will raise boost and will do the same thing[i.e. shorten turbo lifespan] john
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    has this ever happened to you? (02 Sensor)

    dood mine has been a clean solder from day one......still get it once and a while....i think it's a tuning issue personally john
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    problem with cooling system?

    i have removed/installed the head so i am firmiliar with these hoses this will have no effect on the eniges behavior?? as i may do this as a temp fix untill i figure out if it's the heater core or a hose[if its a hose id rather replace it and get my heat back ;) ] john
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    problem with cooling system?

    if i bypass the heatercore i loose my heat dont i??....how do i bypass it? john
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    problem with cooling system?

    when i rev the car high or get into some high revs while driving i get 'fog' or 'steam' on the windshield like out of the defroster vents.... what could this be a small coolant leak?? i also smell burnt coolant occasinally but i never overheat or come close any help?? john
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    Supramania.com stickers now available

    got 'um.........love 'um john
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    SM Name Stickers (Approved by Grimjack) Round #2

    joel have you recieved payment from me?? john