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Old 05-12-2008, 03:40 PM   #11
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Awesome build! I am very jealous...

I just wanted to make one comment about this:

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Originally Posted by Chadwick View Post
With the engine off it became obvious that it was not water but oil that was being slung and we could see right where it was coming from, the front bolt on the eccentric shaft. Brian and Andrew pulled the piping and intercooler and we removed the bolt to find the crush washer had shifted when it was torque down. I promptly threw the crush washer in the trash. Brian applied a layer of RTV to the bolt and we reinstalled it.
You probably already know this, but when you loosen or remove that front eccentric shaft bolt with the engine in the car it can cause the thrust bearing to drop out of place. After a while the bearing, spacer, and thrust plate will wear down and possibly get chewed up and spit into the oil pan. This can also cause vibration and the bolt might end up removing itself after the bearing is completely destroyed. When that happens you are in a world of trouble. Don't ask me how I know...

Just something to think about...

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