miller11386 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 that's not what im doing. Yes the piston is moving slightly but you can hear a rush of air once the crank is loaded. Google "total seal ring problems" and you will see why I believe its the rings. Motor will be torn down this weekend to see what's going on. Worst case I bought a HG which is worth the peace of mind to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 unsure of the culprit, but 3 suspected sources of the oil burning piston rings valve guides valve stem seals. I will have the head gone through this week. If that all checks out, I will be having new high temp Viton seals installed on re-assembly and then replace the rings in the motor. It has really put a damper on my enthusiasm for this year. I will be rebuilding in due time and it may or may not see the drag strip this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Turbo ruled out even though the turbine was oil soaked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Turbo ruled out even though the turbine was oil soaked? unless this turbo magically pushed oil into the combustion chamber, yes. I have photos of when I got it. No oil issues were on it, and it clearly had exh soot on the fins. It was far from clean. Could there also be a turbo issue? sure... is it likely? doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Did your pipes have oil in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Did your pipes have oil in them? Nope. Not one drop. I was amazed at how clean they were. Both hot and cold side were completely dry with no stains. Cold Side pipe (just before Throttle body): http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a440/miller11386/20140506_180213_zps9yubmenq.jpg Hot side Pipe (just after turbo): http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a440/miller11386/20140505_193558_zps7pfcxcks.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 The machinist got back to me on the head and stated from what he saw the car was experiencing fuel washing issues. Other than that, the head was in decent condition and should not have been causing the oil loss as I described it. He mentioned the bottom end was more likely the cause of my oil burning. I will need to pull the bottom end apart to confirm. So most likely I will need 87mm rings and a new headgasket to get her on the road.... and about 30-40 hours of labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 really lacking motivation to work on the car lately... so I made a hodgepodge of old videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 You certainly motivated me to wish I had an MKIV, lol. What a beast of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Let the Rebuild begin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Sad I never got to see her run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 If you could get the ass end down looks like itd make a nice 1/4 pass. Probably didnt build it for anything like that. Nice car regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 If you could get the ass end down looks like itd make a nice 1/4 pass. Probably didnt build it for anything like that. Nice car regardless It will be lowered once on the drag pack with slicks. I have never even bothered adjusting the ride height. I literally eyeballed the shocks and that is where it ended up. You will notice the front is quite high actually. And yes, it will most definitely be making passes.. but probably next year. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Pulled the car apart and found the clutch is damaged -___- Unsure what happened, but leaning toward foreign object damage. In any case, I get to pony up over $600 for a new floater disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 :fuuuu: It's always something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bark Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Pulled the car apart and found the clutch is damaged -___- Unsure what happened, but leaning toward foreign object damage. In any case, I get to pony up over $600 for a new floater disc. Is that a Tilton? That sucks to discover on top of the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Is that a Tilton? That sucks to discover on top of the engine Yeah... one disc is 600+ dollars. lol I hate manuals and will be going to an auto as soon as I hit my goals. Way too much of a pain to deal with BS like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have also found they used the off the shelf wrist pins in this rod/piston combo. I cant believe they survived 1100whp!!! Also had minor bearing damage to the mains... I am guessing mostly due to fuel in the oil: Crank is in OK shape.. just needs a light polish ARP studs almost all got lube Oil pump looks OK and my welded timing gear is holding up strong So as for now, going with bigger wrist pins, new ACL rod and main bearings and debating on filling the block some.. haven't decided yet though. To me, I think it will be best to just take this year off and get it all sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Finally back from my vacation to Namibia, so its time to return to the rebuild... While I have the motor apart and needing machine work, I am going to fix a few things that needed addressed. One being a partial fill to help keep the block true at high RPM while keeping it streetable: Also got a Torque plate from PRL. I placed an order on Tuesday and got this on Thursday. Super exited and thrilled they were able to turn it around so quickly for me! It is the exact same thickness as the 2j head, so no spacers required. Only torque the head studs to spec and machine away. I will be placing an order to get thicker wall wrist pins and basic rebuild supplies from Real Street in a couple days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Good to see you back on the horse. Side note-what is your profession/career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am a manufacturing engineer by training. I currently work developing tooling for an automotive company, which makes parts for GM/Ford/Chrysler and their suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am a manufacturing engineer by training. I currently work developing tooling for an automotive company, which makes parts for GM/Ford/Chrysler and their suppliers. Ah, I can’t see why you’re so "details oriented" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Finally did some voodoo and witchcraft to fill the water jacket. Concrete is in! Half fill is setting up! and Studs/mains are torqued down. Once it sets up, we will check out clearances and get the chips flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 New shiney .300 wall wrist pins along with ACL race bearings and a new oem head gasket. Thanks Mark at Real Street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 About to do some work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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