You use this sentence a lot. lol


Just tell her I could be doing worse things. Tell her for find a damn hobby.

 

Haha that's what i told her but she insist i could be doing cheaper things like collecting rocks for a hobby.

 

Got the clutch off, Hmm I like the grabbiness of the clutch but it's so damn heavy.

 

I found something that looks like slight cracks in the surface at the 10 o'clock position. Should I get it resurfaced? It wasn't giving me issues when it was running.

 

I'll be back tomorrow to take you more apart.

 

Curious, what were your compression numbers?

Edit: I was asking because you mentioned oil around your exhaust gasket. I have the same issue. After some reading, some of the studs (notably the bottom center) run through oil galleys. The studs need a little hi temp sealant when you put them back in. I never knew that. I'll be picking up some ARPs and a new gasket when I put on a ported manifold.

Best of luck with the build! Always fun to watch someone getting their hands dirty.

Oh, and my wife hates my car, no worries. Just part of being a car guy. She's wonderful in many many many ways, but can't stand my Evo.

 

120-115-120-145. They were sealed correctly, but the oil was soaking the entire gasket to include the upper portion as well. No leaks from the head gasket or valve cover.

 

I'm getting that, too. And I've seen pics in the forum if the same thing. I think it's common.

 

Definitely subscribing to this thread. Good luck with the build!

 

Well I got the block apart and suspicions were verified that the block has been rebuilt before. Wiseco Pistons and Manley Rods.

 

The head was apparently rebuilt as well. Ferrea valves and I think BC springs.

 

Can anyone verify this camshaft?

 

How's the build coming along? Update's? ?

 

Over!

 

Ooh but it isn't. Updates are going to be coming soon. I'm near the end and it is beautiful.