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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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MM- how much SeaFoam do you pump into it and what sort of pump do you use? Do you recommend SeaFoam for routine maintainence? I want to give my car some spring cleaning, and I'm wondering if this is a good thing to do.
About 1/2 a can. Pump it in hot and turn the motor over by hand.
Vlad is right - the smoke is not only thick, its disgusting and caustic.
Probably exactly what you want when cleaning a motor.
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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wow i havent been keeping up so much on your build cuz ive been so damn busy with mine, but i know how ya feel with a dead renny. ill keep tabs on your build and good luck bro. btw when im done and your done we need to meet up and have a day at the track.....boosted renny ,sr20 two rx8's....sounds fun dosent it lol
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Good luck guys keep us up to date with pics, lots of pics.
The DeWalt Bag strikes again!
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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LOL - I had to add part of Jeff's post as my sig - I just about blew fermented grape juice everywhere - shows you where my head was I guess.

Bust some knuckles guys!

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I deleted it tonight, but in case you were curious, here is what it said:

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I pull the plugs hot and pump the stuff in the hole. Then I button her up and prepare for the most evil cloud of nastiness known to mankind.

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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rotorocks
The thing looks like a bazooka from the future.


That's Ripley's weapon from Aliens
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
LOL - I had to add part of Jeff's post as my sig - I just about blew fermented grape juice everywhere - shows you where my head was I guess.

Bust some knuckles guys!
I'm glad someone caught that...
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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I can't see cause my eyes are watering so damn bad - lol
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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We all caught that, it is just we are not all as perverted as Jeff and Nemesis
JK ...we all are.
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Subscribing. very interested to see how it comes out! Keep us updated!
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rotorocks
We all caught that, it is just we are not all as perverted as Jeff and Nemesis
JK ...we all are.
And More :D
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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OK, I had my fun...

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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Good luck dudes---i have pulled my engine from the top and Ray has too--little advice--get everything off the engine you can before the pull---you cant pull it with the engine mounts on, cuss out the a/c unit as it IS going to get in the way.
You do know you cannot pull it with the trans attached? SO go ahead and get it on a stand. While you are at is replace the pilot bearing/seal (it is one bitch to get out---had to drill mine out with a dremel--even with a good puller couldnt get it out) and throughout bearing, regrease the clutch coller, etc, etc,
take the oil hoses off from the engine side not the cooler side, replace the omp gasket and put just a little rv silicone gasket sealant behind/front of it and you will not have any more omp blowing oil out probs, mark the front pulleys/eccentric plate so lining them up on install will be trouble free(do same thing with driveshaft and wrap that bad boy in bubble wrap or something and put it someplace SAFE).Jack it up as high as you can. Mark ALL the connector from the engine harness as you disconnect them--you will be glad you did. test your fuel injectors while they are out--they can be out of balance/drippings etc mine were-- mark them so they return to the same place on install! . You also will need the little copper washers for your oil injectors when it is time to replace them. Dont forget to lube the lower intake and the secondaty valves. Since you are catless? take that damn secondary air pump off and plate the hole it leaves in the exhaust header. Make 2nd exhaust heat shield to further protect that lower intake for it's temps. The battery box has to come out. Protect the electricil power steering so when the engine comes free and swings forward it does not srike it. Go ahead and replace radiator hoses while you are at it. You also may want to speck your clutch to see if you want to replace now or later.
that is all---------for now
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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^ Know anybody that makes the secondary air pump flange cover on the manifold?

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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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OD - Good information but you do realize that Vlad has a turbo car and that they are trying to do this entire pull-rebuild-install in one weekend, right? That means at least half of what you just wrote is not applicable to this situation.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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na--just make one yourself-- not hard --i just used some exhaust heat wrap and piece of steel.
I know they want to do it fast--but when you do this much work--dont cut corners--only means trouble down the road. Realize he cant get injectors done in time but all the other stuff is directly applicable.
If you do remove the secondary air pump the fuel pump resistor is part of it Dont forget to put that back!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
About 1/2 a can. Pump it in hot and turn the motor over by hand.
Vlad is right - the smoke is not only thick, its disgusting and caustic.
Probably exactly what you want when cleaning a motor.
I imagine so. Probably going to have to do this somewhere out in the ozarks so the neighbors don't whine. I assume to turn it by hand you just put it in gear and spin the rear wheels. Once the foam is in and it's sat for a while, do you just fire it up? Should I remove my cat/mufflers first?
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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I am drunk, Ray is here sitting in his jammies.

we worked real hard on the engine so go ahead, laugh all you want...


here are the pics of the seals and the engine parts, and Ray ( in his jammies)






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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Yeow sexy Ray
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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The Ogre is gracing this thread with his presence.....LOL

Looks like a fun time. I really wish I could have gone, but money is tight on my front since I am finishing my turbo build.

Ray, the jammies are hot.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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I thought I was done spewing fermented grape juice...
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
I thought I was done spewing fermented grape juice...
You might want to get that checked out.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Will BHR logo'd jammies be available sometime in the near future?
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Well just got out from under my car trying to get the *(&!@%^$#*&!^)!)_@%^)_!_*!^@%)(~_ transmission in. It's a bitch to do by yourself, that last 1 inch is the *****(pilot bearing i suppose)
aNYWAY I HAVE TO GET BACK OUT THERE AND DEAL WITH THAT @#!%)*(^%#!#( thing. Keep up the good work guys and for God sakes dont forget to put oil back in it.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
The Ogre is gracing this thread with his presence.....LOL

Looks like a fun time. I really wish I could have gone, but money is tight on my front since I am finishing my turbo build.

Ray, the jammies are hot.
Damn bro, I was waiting to see how long it took you to see my Super Orgre Mutant Powers comment.

Good luck with the rebuild today, I'm sure you guys are already hard at work.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
...If you do remove the secondary air pump the fuel pump resistor is part of it Dont forget to put that back!
olddragger
I need to review the service manual to find that part. I have not ventured much on that side of the engine.

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