Just because this has gone so stupidly off-topic already...
http://www.worldwidewords.org/articles/aluminium.htm
ALUMINIUM VERSUS ALUMINUM
Why two spellings?
Following up a Topical Words piece on the international spelling of what British English writes as sulphur, many American subscribers...
I've seen it. It's always due to incorrect machining or installation.
ps - On some MHG's there is one rivet in the gasket that need to be removed upon installation, on others they all stay.
No, that's not normal. Your headgasket is not sealed properly. I'll guarantee you're already etching your bearings. Stop running the car.
Go here:
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20486
Scroll down to the second half of the post under the heading "Commentary on rod knock...
I only recommend one engine builder for Supras:
Bryan Malloof Racing
(706) 839-1550
1316 Robertson Loop Road,
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Bryan built my NDRA racing motors, and the vast majority of our high horsepower bottom ends for the street.
The last track motor he built for us ran a full...
Grim is correct - if water is visible in your oil, the damage is already done.
But don't jump to conclusions - I've seen some nasty stuff form in those pipes due to condensation, etc.
Leakdown Test/Napa Block Tester and find out for sure.
If you suspect any coolant in the oil, don't run it...
I guess it depends on what you're running.
If you are running close to stock on platinum's, they might be in there long enough to cause a problem and anti-seize is a good idea.
If you're running 28 psi, race gas and copper plugs, the damned things don't stay in long enough to seize, trust me... ;)
It's certainly not stock. A 90 would have the molded 3 piece as opposed to the raised one piece style like that one.
It's certainly not a stock 86/87 wing either, definitely aftermarket. It's also a little narrow, and I doubt it's a wing intended for a Supra.
It might be an aftermarket wing...
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