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  1. suprachief

    Rack & Pinion Woes

    I've finally got my 88 turbo running, 85 kms on it now with little smoking now. My insurance company wanted a MVI where the vehicle was over 20 years old. I had a big surprize when I found out that the seals on my rack & pinion were shot..... also that they aren't replaceable - I need a new...
  2. suprachief

    Coolant leak from where??

    I just finished a complete engine rebuild. The engine is up and running finally but I have water vapour from the tailpipe once the engine has been runing for a couple of minutes. I checked the compression & it varies between 142 & 150 psi(wet). Does this mean that the water vapour is coming...
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    Idle speed control valve

    First off thanks for the information on valve shims. All valves are now set within specs. Now, my idle speed control valve is continuously energized...it gets very hot after a couple of minutes with the engine running. Note, the engine was just completely overhauled(the check valve in the ISC...
  4. suprachief

    Intake & exhaust valve clearance shims

    I overhauled my engine(240,000 kms) myself but I had the head overhauled by a local company. Once the engine was fired up it was running rough & would shut off. 8 out of the 24 valves weren't set correctly. I currently have all but one intake valve clearance within limits. I have been told by...