by manifold » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:15 pm
I know that feeling... ie important things to do.
Decided to fit the 7 port this weekend. Turned out to be a bit of a night mare as the water boiled up and it misfired on number 4 cylinder. Same time after 3 gaskets. Usual mayonnaise in water/oil (after 5 mins). I suspect a crack or porosity in the head in 4th inlet. 4th chamber was clean as a whistle. 1,2 and 3 cylinders had carbon deposits as you'd expect. A bit annoyed with myself as I should have tried it out a couple of years ago when I bought it. But I have had a hell of a lot on. Very first time fitted though at weekend. Checked torque settings (1st stage) 25lb and (2nd stage) 50lb and all mating faces were A1. Put the 5 port back on and it was fine. No problems.
Its off back to Minisport to get it pressure tested. I hope they are going to sort it out and not give me headaches, given the timescale since I bought it.
I certainly hope the 6 year 'sale of goods' act kicks in on this.
I reckon your right about the cone bump stops. Just depends on whether theres enough thread on the bolt, given the amount of laminates there should be in that area (needs to be pretty thick, othewise bump stop wont stop, rather push through!).
Cheers,
David
Midas Cars Forum & Facebook Page Founder
Midas Gold Convertible: 1380 steel 16v KAD & 5 sp dog box, Titanium mania, KAD fr/rear callipers, CF Steering
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