Recent content by LLTB

Used my mirror and a flashlight. Don't see anything. I just installed the oil bung and am doing the pan now. 🙏

Good idea - I don't have a borescope but I do have a shi**y mirror!

This is exactly what I've done. I think after 1000 miles I'll drain the oil, then again after another 1000. Might be overkill, but it would only take one of those shavings being sucked up the oil return to get into a cylinder and ruin my month. Glad to hear you haven't had any issues. I...

just ran 1 quart through the bung holes (i just said bung hole) and no shavings came out. I think we're good!

Same thing happened to me. 14mm wrench on an exhaust manifold nut... dropped it right down the exhaust Y pipe and heard it slide way into the exhaust. LOL

Good ideas. I tried some grease on a brush and didn't pick up anything. I'll try running some cheap oil from the head/valves and the oil bung holes and see what comes out. I'm going to use a paper towel as a filter over my catch pan so I can tell if shavings came out. I'll try your bendy...

Thanks @Brindleboxer . This is what I'm afraid of. I like your suggestion on the grease + pipe cleaner. Did EVERYONE who turbo'd their 80 drop the upper pan also?? I just had a thought - what if I use a syringe via the bung holes to inject motor oil inside. Like a quart worth. It will all...

I just spent an hour poking around from the open oil pan area trying to get all the aluminum shavings out from having drilled the oil bung. I'm really struggling to feel confident that I got all of the shavings out. Would love any suggestions anyone has to make sure I got them all.

I haven't tried one of these plug-and-play exhaust setups. I suppose that could be super convenient and save you some money, as long as it fits and isn't missing anything. After I get my turbo installed, I'll be taking mine in to a local shop for a new system all the way back. I found him on...

OK - question for the dudes in here who did their turbo install while the engine was still in the vehicle and not on a stand! After drilling the oil drain bung holes, there are aluminum shavings inside. With the oil pan removed, you can't really see the holes you drilled because there are...

You're doing it right.

Tranny isolator is in. It was not as easy as many videos make it out to be. Mainly because my OEM cross member was replaced with a big armor plate which doubles as a cross member and armor. It's pretty heavy and has large surface area to protect the transmission and gear box. So I couldn't...

Great indicator of a well cared for rig. You did good.

I’m pretty sure you meant 97s are the best… 😊

A great idea