Sadly, it's way past time to return it. I was thinking about buying a new set, but I don't want to end up with the same set again. Plus, I'm not sure if the newer year will work. Just odd.
This is across brands too,
[url]http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1998,grand+caravan,3.8l+v6,1314503,engine,cylinder+head+gasket+/+head+gasket+set,5412[/url]
Lerlth do you have a pic of the mating side of the heads??
I ruined a $150 vintage Datsun front lip
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Something like this..
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And then I glassed in this little piece of cardboard to hold it and have a base where I can start glassing it all back together. This is pre resin
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This was in the passenger fender.. Gonna need some metal work to straighten it out. That's a deep ding
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Metal work on the trunk! No reason to keep the holes for the celica badge.
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Zip
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Frost
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And a blocked roof 95% ready for primer
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[QUOTE=Lerlth;51847938]Sadly, it's way past time to return it. I was thinking about buying a new set, but I don't want to end up with the same set again. Plus, I'm not sure if the newer year will work. Just odd.
This is across brands too,
[url]http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1998,grand+caravan,3.8l+v6,1314503,engine,cy linder+head+gasket+/+head+gasket+set,5412[/url][/QUOTE]
Looks like they designed a block to pass a bunch of coolant into the head and then decided they didn't want to cast the passages into the head.
[video=youtube;vGI7IGi6dvg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGI7IGi6dvg[/video]
The gaskets you have are fine and everything lines up into the head. You'd probably have more sealing issues with the other gaskets since the head surface would be sealing the passages instead of the gasket.
Took off the headers from my broken M3 engine, found this little guy. Gonna keep it as..reminder or something. :v:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/cMpApOE.png[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/7jZg98K.png[/img]
It's one of the valves
how did you manage to melt the stem?
[QUOTE=butre;51848466]how did you manage to melt the stem?[/QUOTE]
probably couldn't keep up.
Either a rod broke and while it was opened the piston hit it.
Or the pistons were moving too fast and the valves couldn't keep up, resulting in a piston hitting the valve.
[editline]20th February 2017[/editline]
It didn't melt, it just snapped.
Must have been quite ugly inside
[QUOTE=clutch2;51847961]Lerlth do you have a pic of the mating side of the heads??
[/QUOTE]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/CcsN27M.jpg[/t]
Looks like it's supposed to have it...
[t]http://i.imgur.com/GkN7gib.png[/t]
[QUOTE=Squad1993;51843503]I am meeting up with Mr. Regular tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
[video]https://twitter.com/regularcars/status/833535074998087680[/video]
:buddy:
heheheheehehehehehe. Yes that happened. I even clear coated it so it would stay[T]http://i.imgur.com/xxBI9LT.jpg[/T]
Mr. Regular is a really cool guy, mostly because he is just a regular guy that likes to talk about cars. We met up at Valley Forge and just say there people and car watching and his commentary was hilarious. He really liked my friends bike.
[T]http://i.imgur.com/a7VWShv.jpg[/T]
[T]http://i.imgur.com/DivZR80.jpg[/T]
[T]http://i.imgur.com/uOJes1h.jpg[/T]
[T]http://i.imgur.com/HLE9bbE.jpg[/T]
...and then this happened getting on the highway to get lunch with him
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/d8iGbWQ.jpg[/IMG]
He felt really bad and offered buy me lunch. I refused of course because it wasn't his fault (although his car probably did kick up the rock but tbh I don't care at all because 1. I'm fully covered and 2. VW glass is garbage, bugs will crack it, and 3. It's Mr Regular, shits a memory.)
Overall, I think I am lucky to say that I got to hang out with Mr. Regular. No filming or anything like that, just me, my friend and him talking about cars and bikes for a few hours.
Wohhh bro. Add the [t] tag.
I got bored and decided to list all the vehicles I've owned... i think im still leaving out 4
Vehicle list
1966 chrysler newyorker 440
1967 dodge dart 225
1969 dodge dart 318
1969 plymouth barracuda 318
1970 plymouth duster 340
1972 plymouth duster 440
1972 plymouth duster 225 4bbl
1973 plumouth duster 340
1973 plymouth duster 340
1978 plymouth Lebaron 225 slant 6
1978 mercury grand marquise 7.6L
1981 dodge diplomat 5.2L
1983 dodge rampage 2.3L 5 speed direct connection
1985 ford mustang 5.0
1986 ford ranger "lieutenant dan"
1986 dodge w250 5.2L
1988 mustang 2.3L
1989 ram 2500 12v 5 speed
1989 mustang 7.6L big block
1989 suburban 5.7L
1989 toyota truck 22re 5 speed short reg 4x4
1991 d150 5.2L short box regular cab (first vehicle)
1991 gmc 1500 5.0L 5 speed
1994 ram 2500 12v 5 speed 2wd (towbob)
1994 ram 2500 12v (red abortion)
1994 ram 3500 12v auto (long bitch)
1996 fard exploder
1998 ram 2500 12v 5 speed (moneypit)
1998 ram 2500 12v 5 speed silver
1998 acura integra
1998 jeep cherokee sport 4.0L
1998 ford f150 5.0L
1998 pontiac 4 door boringmobile
1998 ford sn95 mustang
1999 24v auto (farmtruck)
2001 24v 5 speed (greasy whore)
2001 24v 6 speed (grandpa red)
2001 24v 6 speed (ron burgundy)
2001 Jeep TJ 4.0L
2001 chevy camaro v6
2003 ford ranger
2005 Chrysler PT cruiser
2005 Subaru WRX STI
2005 chrysler 300C
2006 Ram 2500 5.9L megacab 6 speed
2006 chevy 2500 6.6L duramax
2009 dodge ram 1500 5.7L hemi
2014 chrysler 200 (rental)
Whas everyone else's list look like?
Uh, I'll list the ones my family has owned since mine would be like, three or four cars long
Me:
1974 Dodge Dart Sport 360
2000 Toyota Rav4
1973 Dart Swinger (Cannibalized for Dart Dport)
2007 Nissin Xterra
Parents (what we have currently, I dunno everything they've had)
1970 AAR cuda
1978 Chrysler Cordoba
1968 Fury III 440 SUPER COMMANDO, my moms golfmobile
1999 Ram 1500
2006 Black 300C, moms car, totaled in rear end collision
2008 300C, Grey, traded in towards current vehicle.
2012 300C, one of the comfiest cars I've been in.
Theres a buick reatta in the history somewhere, as well as literally every mopar product, and my moms CRX.
1991 Volvo 745
2001 SAAB 9-5 AERO
2001 SAAB 9-5 2.3T
The Volvo had fucked brakes and suspension, It wasn't worth spending time on it so I bought the AERO with a failed 4th piston.
The 2.3T turned into a donor to replace the broken crank on the AERO. Learnt a lot when disassembling both engines and putting them together.
My list is microscopic but it will most likely grow in the future.
Me:
1986 Mercedes 420SEL
1992 Mercedes 190E 2.6
My Mom:
1998 Toyota Camry LE
Dad: (he's a sell-out for selling his cool vanilla Magnum RT)
2010 Audi A4 2.0T (recently got a new turbo)
[QUOTE=kimr120;51849348]saaaaaaaaaaaaaaabs[/QUOTE]
How is Saab reliability? I've always been interested in them, but every person I ask about them says don't touch one with a 500 foot pole unless if you're gonna get insurance money in the process. I'm used to higher maintenance cars and don't expect the car to be like a dishwasher in terms of reliability, but a few mechanics have told me to stay away (they also told me to stay away from MB, but I haven't had a significant issue aside from comical repair bills if I have to go to a shop).
1989 Dodge Daytona ES Blue
1989 Dodge Daytona ES Red
1995 Dodge Dakota Sport V8 Single Cab
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4
2007 Dodge Charger Pursuit V8
[QUOTE=Slithers;51849462]
How is Saab reliability? I've always been interested in them, but every person I ask about them says don't touch one with a 500 foot pole unless if you're gonna get insurance money in the process. I'm used to higher maintenance cars and don't expect the car to be like a dishwasher in terms of reliability, but a few mechanics have told me to stay away (they also told me to stay away from MB, but I haven't had a significant issue aside from comical repair bills if I have to go to a shop).[/QUOTE]
/r/saab seems to think these cars will self-combust if you leave them alone for too long but I haven't had any major issues with mine really. Except from the old suspension being crap, the only issue I've really had is some oil leak, had a cooling hose blow on me last year and the DIC is starting to go.
The coolant hose was the only thing that really stopped me, but on these engines it's important to use proper oil, and change it at the set intervals (10k km) as they're prone to sludging and blocking the pickup. Fuel pumps are also a common item on these, mine was replaced maybe 5-6 years back after it left the owner stranded.
What are these worth? Its a GT with near no rust
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1988 Crown Victoria LTD
1999 S10 Blazer
Heres to hoping I can get a 2010 or newer vehicle to keep this decade thing rolling
[QUOTE=Gulen;51849534]/r/saab seems to think these cars will self-combust if you leave them alone for too long but I haven't had any major issues with mine really. Except from the old suspension being crap, the only issue I've really had is some oil leak, had a cooling hose blow on me last year and the DIC is starting to go.
The coolant hose was the only thing that really stopped me, but on these engines it's important to use proper oil, and change it at the set intervals (10k km) as they're prone to sludging and blocking the pickup. Fuel pumps are also a common item on these, mine was replaced maybe 5-6 years back after it left the owner stranded.[/QUOTE]
Fuel pumps are wear items on early Mercedes V8s, but they have two, so Saab fuel pump consumption doesn't scare me if it happens every 5 years.
I was aware of the sludging, which is kind of concerning but a lot of newer engines seem to do that. I usually do oil changes every 3000 miles (~5000 km) and follow the severe service schedules on my cars. I'm mostly interested in the 2007 and newer 9-3 Sportkombis with the 2.0t engine, but things like springs that break, coolant leeching into the trans cooler (auto trans cars), engines aborting themselves, and electrical issues that limit the use of or make the car's interior a shitty place to be have me concerned.
I've also heard that they squeak and rattle, but my 86 MB has the famous door card rattle issue, so I can deal with rattles, except when caused by chassis flex. Ultimately I'm looking for something unique to replace my S-Class (trans is going, needs timing chain) since I want to make the 190E (no aircon) a track day and fun summer car, and am not interested in a project.
In order
1991 Pontiac Sunbird
1999 GMC Jimmy
2002 Honda Cr-V EX
1998 Honda Civic EX 5spd
1991 Honda Accord 5spd
2004 Pontiac Vibe 5spd
1968 Dodge Dart 270
1974 Dodge Dart Custom
1999 Dodge Durango
changed out the engine mount a few days ago, heres the old one
[t]http://i.imgur.com/z85rKush.jpg[/t]
the metal is supposed to be attached to the rubber, it sheared clean off... not sure why tho, the rubber seemed pretty good, and they're only meant to do this under extreme stress like a head on collision. :S
also my list:
1991 Volvo 240 wagon
1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE
1979 Volvo 242
1989 Volvo 740
1999 Volvo S70 AWD
hopefully soon: 2006 Volvo S60R
so I bought the turbo e30, pushes about 12-14 psi at max boost, and shoots a huge cloud of fuel out the exhaust, there's a boost leak and a murdered turbo so it shoots oil out the boost leak.
I have another turbo lying around though.
lots of little things, also my first turbo car, should be fun.
[QUOTE=Slithers;51849622]Fuel pumps are wear items on early Mercedes V8s, but they have two, so Saab fuel pump consumption doesn't scare me if it happens every 5 years.
I was aware of the sludging, which is kind of concerning but a lot of newer engines seem to do that. I usually do oil changes every 3000 miles (~5000 km) and follow the severe service schedules on my cars. I'm mostly interested in the 2007 and newer 9-3 Sportkombis with the 2.0t engine, but things like springs that break, coolant leeching into the trans cooler (auto trans cars), engines aborting themselves, and electrical issues that limit the use of or make the car's interior a shitty place to be have me concerned.
I've also heard that they squeak and rattle, but my 86 MB has the famous door card rattle issue, so I can deal with rattles, except when caused by chassis flex. Ultimately I'm looking for something unique to replace my S-Class (trans is going, needs timing chain) since I want to make the 190E (no aircon) a track day and fun summer car, and am not interested in a project.[/QUOTE]
The sludging only applies to the B205 and B235 engines (99-03 9-3s and all 9-5s), and even then there was a update kit made available in 2004 iirc, along with an updated engine design also in 04. The NG9-3 (02 and up) isn't known for sludging afaik, it also doesn't have any Saab engines, all GM there.
I don't have much experience with the NG9-3, except that my dad's wagon was super comfortable and awesome to drive. Earlier models has an optical headunit that also controls stuff like your blinkers so I'd personally stay away from those, the facelifted ones also look much better and have a regular 2DIN unit.
[editline]20th February 2017[/editline]
The 9-5s also got a facelift around the same times as the 9-3, and got most of the 9-3's interior, the rest of the chassis is the same as the earlier ones so most of the kinks were worked out at that point.
mine in order
2006 Crown Victoria interceptor
1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1996 Ford Explorer xlt
1996 Citroën Berlingo
:ohno:
Not really into car modifications here but I was just wondering if anyone knew how to add a roof rack to a 07 yaris hatchback that could actually hold a few hundred pounds?
Two E100 Corolla Sedan's
A VW Passat 35i Wagon (I still miss the tractorwagon)
Technically a VW Vento / MK3 Jetta (engine donor)
VW Golf3
Audi A4 Avant (b6 platform).
Only have the Audi, rest were either sold off or scrapped.
It's funny that the Golf was a absolute shitheap, yet that's the one car I got rid of that's still on the road today.
1986 honda xl250r
1991 ford explorer xlt
2010 ford crown victoria cvpi
1980 honda cx500
1986 ford f250 xlt lariat diesel 4x4
And i still have all of them
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