blown2.3t headgasket?

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blown2.3t headgasket?

Reply #30 – March 20, 2012, 06:09:01 PM

My autox car runs a steady 175* but I am actually more worried about getting the oil up to temp before racing starts since I run 15w40 oil. I would rather not loose an aux shaft. I have an oil temp gauge and only once has it started reading anything above 140, but that sensor wasn't in the pan at that point. It will be this year. When I have one fail, then I will look to something else. Why change what works IMO.

blown2.3t headgasket?

Reply #31 – March 20, 2012, 10:03:16 PM

it is hard to argue with factory technology sometimes.
That said, I am gonna part the car out regardless of the motor issue. I need $$$$ to get my main car going. I hate doing it, but I gots to get the black car done.

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Reply #32 – March 21, 2012, 06:34:19 AM

545 i would suggest using my DIZZY mod to increase you aux shaft longevity. I hear what you are saying. I also use 15-40. But now the ZINC is gone from it so i switched off to 10-30 HONDA Motorcycle oil that has the additive or GM EOS with 10-30 conventional.

:burnout:

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Reply #33 – March 21, 2012, 06:37:43 AM

Quote from: lakenheath24;384596

it is hard to argue with factory technology sometimes.
That said, I am gonna part the car out regardless of the motor issue. I need $$$$ to get my main car going. I hate doing it, but I gots to get the black car done.

WHAT?! nooooooo! just fix it and sell it.. or sell it as is.. don't let another decent car find it's way to the crusher!

blown2.3t headgasket?

Reply #34 – March 21, 2012, 06:39:27 AM

Quote from: TOM Renzo;384620

545 i would suggest using my DIZZY mod to increase you aux shaft longevity. I hear what you are saying. I also use 15-40. But now the ZINC is gone from it so i switched off to 10-30 HONDA Motorcycle oil that has the additive or GM EOS with 10-30 conventional.

:burnout:

hmm.. the honda bike oil does have some kind of zinc-like additive.. so does gear saver.. i never even thought of this.. time to buy new sliders! LOL

blown2.3t headgasket?

Reply #35 – March 21, 2012, 05:58:58 PM

Quote from: TOM Renzo;384620

545 i would suggest using my DIZZY mod to increase you aux shaft longevity. I hear what you are saying. I also use 15-40. But now the ZINC is gone from it so i switched off to 10-30 HONDA Motorcycle oil that has the additive or GM EOS with 10-30 conventional.

:burnout:

The new engine has a little slot cut out of the rear bearing for the aux shaft to spray oil on the gear. The oil we have at the shop still has zinc in it(at least thats what I was told).