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    ran across a problem.....

    How would the head be higher?
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    ran across a problem.....

    I fake it well shhhhh you're giving me up! ;)
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    ran across a problem.....

    Years of soaking up useless crap some of it had to be good ;)
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    ran across a problem.....

    LMAO I was waiting for CK to answer! yes the other holes are offset a couple of degrees If you put a pin in hole 1 in the cam and hole 1 in the pully it will offset the cam a degree or so. Hole 2 in both is 0 Hole 3 is offset the other way I wouldn't bother with the dyno till you...
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    ran across a problem.....

    I wouldn't push it too hard Gixx. I can't see it being that far out that it would cause damage. Have you tried the other 2 holes to see if they're closer? <mutter mutter damn CK Speeddial thing mutter> ;)
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    ran across a problem.....

    100%! I saw it a few days after I dropped the $$$ for AEM's DOH!
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    ran across a problem.....

    Gixx: Man I felt a bit ill when I saw the title! One of the guys awhile back posted a mod using Chev offset bushings in a stock Cam pully.
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    Black MK2 Stolen in Portland, OR -- REWARD

    Yep I thought you did Jeff ! (just thought I'd mention it in case one of the young guys posted pics) I really hope you recover it! :(
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    Black MK2 Stolen in Portland, OR -- REWARD

    That bites Jeff :( This is why I always edit/erase my number plate when I post a pic. The net can be a shopping mall for vermin.
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    Exhaust port retap

    LOL the manifold would NEVER leak if ya did em all 12x1.25 ;) <jk>
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    Exhaust port retap

    Very welcome JaV! fyi: 12x1.25 is headbolt size ;)
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    Exhaust port retap

    JaV: Good thing you asked! Who told you it's 12x1.25? It's actually 10x1.25 (just went out and double checked) The Helicoil kit tap for 10x1.25 should just about work in the stripped hole without drilling.
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    Exhaust port retap

    The kit will come with a Special Tap that matches the outside of the Helicoil and the inside thread will be the same as stock.
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    Exhaust port retap

    Grab a helicoil kit in the right size JaV.
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    Alluminum for exhaust pipes: bad idea?

    ROFLMAO gotta agree here get ya dumpy arse to the gym and quit trying to make the car light !! ;) <jk>
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    The Head is on, few q's.

    Welcome Pete! Pay special attention to the Oil return make sure the gasket surface is clean on both it and the block and don't lose the copper washers from the turbo supply! (bit of a hint wheel bearing grease holds em in place nicely) I'm sure the guys have some other useful hints/tips!
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    The Head is on, few q's.

    Pete: EGR blockoff see the back of the head>>
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    Differential pinion bearing removal

    If it was summer they might even do it for beer ;)!