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Dylan22 · 12-07-2012, 02:06 AM

Here is a bit of what I've been up to.

I've parked the car and started tearing it apart, taking the engine out and finding out what gaskets I need to replace and I will also be completely cleaning it.

Little bit more...

Missing something! Engine bay is caked in CRAP from a blown turbo coolant line(dried out rubber hose that runs behind the engine) that managed to get coolant in all the places I couldn't clean. I'll get my revenge..

And the engine pre TLC

After some not so in depth inspection I was able to get a look at the main problem.. destroyed gasket from some loose bolts on the Mani/Turbo connection. Mostly from a broken exhaust hanger that let the exhaust bounce around too long.

So now I have my work cut out for me. I ordered some OEM metal gaskets for the turbo connections as well as Tomei RAS and a new valve cover to stop oil leaks. Along with those a new Nissan water pump and some small bushings and steel bushings to replace worn out factory parts that I can easily get to while the car is apart.

I also picked up some Kouki tail lights and am waiting on those for arrival. More updates soon!

12-07-2012, 02:06 AM	#2
Dylan22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0)	Here is a bit of what I've been up to. I've parked the car and started tearing it apart, taking the engine out and finding out what gaskets I need to replace and I will also be completely cleaning it. Little bit more... Missing something! Engine bay is caked in CRAP from a blown turbo coolant line(dried out rubber hose that runs behind the engine) that managed to get coolant in all the places I couldn't clean. I'll get my revenge.. And the engine pre TLC After some not so in depth inspection I was able to get a look at the main problem.. destroyed gasket from some loose bolts on the Mani/Turbo connection. Mostly from a broken exhaust hanger that let the exhaust bounce around too long. So now I have my work cut out for me. I ordered some OEM metal gaskets for the turbo connections as well as Tomei RAS and a new valve cover to stop oil leaks. Along with those a new Nissan water pump and some small bushings and steel bushings to replace worn out factory parts that I can easily get to while the car is apart. I also picked up some Kouki tail lights and am waiting on those for arrival. More updates soon!