Senol's V6 SW20

2011/07/21 21:31:11

B24

Now thats a road trip!

2011/07/21 21:42:29

just_ace

best way to break in an engine....

2011/07/22 15:43:26

Senol

So the cooling issues have become worse since i removed the thermostat. There is a lot of pressure in the coolant hoses now. And I can hear it gurgle into the overflow/steam after a 20 minute drive. I have been bleeding the coolant the way the bgb tells you to.

2011/07/22 17:03:54

artymr2

This is probably not your issue, but generally if you want to bypass the thermostat, its better to remove the guts rather then removing the entire thermostat, as the increased water flow can mean the water does not spend enough time in the radiator to cool sufficiently.

2011/07/22 17:32:29

artymr2

ah ok. see if you can find a workshop that has one of those devices that checks for combustion gases in the cooling system. something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/UVIEW-560000-Combustion-Leak-Tester/dp/B000NPDL76

This will easily and quickly rule out/confirm headgasket issues.

2011/08/19 10:58:14

purple5ive

No ITBs???

2011/08/19 13:25:15

Tree

Awesome man, I'm getting my major motor freshen up soon as well (2-3 weeks) and my mod list is pretty similar to yours (except engine): GTR/St combo, Exedy HD, NGK sparks and wires, poly mounts. If that LSD sounds as good as you say I might really consider it in the future.

2011/08/19 13:29:57

Senol

ITB's.. maybe one day!

2011/08/20 08:20:38

kameleon

make sure you do some matchporting of the head and inlet manifold whilst its off.

2011/08/20 10:36:23

Senol

I'll mention it to the engine re-builder.

I also ordered the cam yesterday. duration at 0.050 is 227 with 9.4mm lift. (advertised 270-72)

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