Spitting black gobs out exhaust, INT 160, stuff in radiator...fun.

[gordyzx9r]

So, I haven't taken the DP off yet.  But I did look around a bit.  There was a large drop of oil getting ready to fall from the where the passenger header & crossover pipe attach to the bottom of the turbo, the triangular gasket looks shiny and wet too.  Also, I could see evidence of oil that had dripped down below.  The oil line from the turbo to the front of the block was dry (what's that line called?). 

Going to take the DP off in the morning... 

[Scoobum]

Large line to the front of the block is return...small to the top of the turbo is supply.

[Steve Wood]

sounds like oil in the turbo...is it smoking out the tail pipes?

[gordyzx9r]

sounds like oil in the turbo...is it smoking out the tail pipes?

Yes.  And a neat little black ring has appeared around the tips.  Trying to get the turbo off now.  I plan on sending it and the TA49 I have sitting around off to be rebuilt.

[Scoobum]

That's a 2800 convertor in that car. Knowing what I know now, I'd put a Precision .83 exhaust housing on that 49...set the boost at 28 PSI... a 116 5.7 chip from Eric...and lite the fuse.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

How much shaft play on the turbo?

[gordyzx9r]

How much shaft play on the turbo?

I didn't feel any.  But we'll see if PTE detects it.  I sent both turbos off, should be there today and hopefully I'll know more soon.

Really, really hoping they say that the seals are shot and don't come back and say they look great.

[gordyzx9r]

Well good news, I think.

PTE found a leak on the turbine side of the turbo I had on the car. 

So, I'm having both the 52 and the 49 rebuilt.  I'll probably sell the 49. 

[Scoobum]

How much you looking to get for the 49 after the rebuild...and what size exhaust housing is on it? 

[gordyzx9r]

How much you looking to get for the 49 after the rebuild...and what size exhaust housing is on it? 

Not sure on the exact size.  I can take a pic of it when it gets back.  I had it on the car back when I had the ATR SS 2.5 DP, ATR crossover pipe, headers, etc.

I'd like to get $500 + S&H for it.  I had it installed in 2004 and it had somewhere in the neighborhood of 3K-4K miles on it.  It does come with a 1 year warranty from PTE.   

[gordyzx9r]

Anybody want to take a trip to Fairhope, AL (midway between Mobile and Pensacola) to help me reinstall the turbo and replace the power steering pump?  I have no clue what I'm doing and don't want to fuck it up.  Taking the turbo off was easy...but I really hate messing with gaskets, sealants, and torques; I always seem to muck it up. 

[Top Speed]

Gordy,  I would come and help but I moved back to Atlanta!

[gordyzx9r]

No worries.  How's the ATL?  I make my way up a 2-3 times a year.  I'll let you know when I'm in town.  I try to avoid NOLA and BTR like the plague...

It sucks not having anybody around here that knows anything about these cars...I'm an outcast, surrounded by Mini Coopers and old British roadsters.    I see more MGs and Triumphs here than anywhere else I've ever been.  I see a lot of old muscle cars, but they are usually tucked away in a garage, covered in old blankets and dust. 

[gordyzx9r]

Checking in...

Been insanely busy, bought a new (old) house and I've been busy with new old house problems

The GN got a new P/S pump and all new lines.  Still feels a little stiff to me but no more ratcheting (for now). 

And it got a new headliner, the old one lasted about 14 years so I think I got my money's worth out of it.  Funny how they go, one minute I'm backing it out of the garage and all is well.  2 hours in the sun, and the headliner is sagging like an old woman at the grocery store in a tube top.

And I got my new (old) truck too!

 

[Steve Wood]

glad to see you are thriving amidst new old problems.  Somethings never change.  One thing that I have noted that even relatively new new things are usually beset by the same old problems that used to only occur in new old things.

Most of GM headliners of the '80's only lasted about three years in Texas heat.  Gluing fabric to foam was not a good idea once the temp hit 80 degs.

Buying new old stuff is kinda like getting remarried.  The flaws are more obvious and may be a lot more manageable to deal with than marrying a new new one who may turn out to be a maskless Jason.