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And, do this while you are at it ;) http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

Were the cylinders honed? What rings?

ARP went to ISO standard a couple years back. Metric thread = metric head for bolts/nuts.

Dude - I'm really getting tired of telling you things twice. In fact, this is the last time. If you are not going to listen (and it sink in), what's the point? The "idle adjustment screw" (It's really called an air bypass screw) is set full closed from the factory and is NEVER suppose to...

djmge - You are new so I'm going to give you a clue. You need to look around the site before you post. We have specific sections for different engines...the general section is for things that are common to all MK III's. Please read the stickies in the Intro, Tech, and General sections...

I'm the same mindset...if you guys want to go to all that effort to prove a point, like I said earlier, have at it. IMO it's a complete waste of time, but I've been proved wrong before. This thread is a different story...if it keeps going off in a "crazy train" direction, I'll roll the tanks...

Keep it civil guys or this thread gets locked. ^^^ LOL... :D (Ian beat me)

The "5" indicates the heat range...for NGK plugs: Lower # = hotter You are running a hot plug compared to the turbo...Yes I know a 5 is stock for a NA. I would give one step colder (6) a try with a 0.038"-0.040" gap. Keep your timing at stock. A compression test is a good idea.

Alternator is not charging.

Clip - that looks like it's been subject to high temps combined with oil contamination. The high temp can be explained by the advanced timing...what heat range plug are you using? How much boost? Did you replace the guides during the rebuild?

I have 27 years experience in the miltary training, managing and supervising young men & women on how to use very dangerous pieces of equipment. I can tell you for a fact that a noob will not hear the "I don't recommend" part"...they will hear the "I did it this way" part. A noob will get in a...

By saying you did it, it implies that it's ok to do...regardless of the "experienced" recommendation. This is an instance when it might just be better to not say anything. It is a safety issue...any reputable shop owner would stop that practice (technique) by any mechanic that worked there...

Could be several things: - What cams are you using and did you degree them when the motor was built? - Without knowing what that turbo flows, could be a restriction in your IC or the piping. - If the turbo flows enough, you may have achieved critical mach in the IC piping...i.e. it's too...

Not going to work on an external wastegate ;)

Thanks for ferreting that out for me...much appreciated. However, I doubt it will convince certain individuals that subscribe to the "clean oil myth"...opinions are much more important than any SAE study (this is not the only one). Just ask em, it's much more cost effective to run a...

You seriously need to take a look at the TSRM...that answers your questions concerning pressure. Just to get this straight: - You put the old pump in without checking it's clearances? - You did not remove the piston squirters and at least clean the bolts? - You didn't remove the stock...

Have at it...just be honest and keep an accurate total time ;)

You guys can do what you want and I don't care how experienced you are...doing what you suggested without a spring compressor is dangerous. Might get away with it, but sooner or later you're going to get hurt. Suggesting doing this to a guy that is obviously inexperienced is almost criminal...

There's not a whole lot to wrap your mind around Lewis, but you do have to get past the "legends" and "myths" that are rampant about motor oil. And understand that the oil your Grandfather used is nowhere near the same animal as a modern motor oil. Some background: A modern motor oil is...

Why doesn't that surprise me :rolleyes: Most people change their oil way too often...guess you are no exception Zazzn. Let me guess: You "like" to run nice clean oil. Just in case you don't know, the SAE (you know, the Society of Automotive Engineers) did a study a number of years back...