Recent content by nab856

Turbo oil feeds from the oil gallery on the air intake side of the engine to the exhaust side through a long hole at the rear of the engine block. The oil drains back into the engine through a hole in the "bow tie" on the exhaust side. Both holes must be drilled and the machine work for mounting...

The smog guy might not be right. A leak down test is a good place to start. No point spending time and money on nonexistent problems.

More progress...

A leak down test would indicate an engine issue.

Welcome to the group. Most of us DIY vehicle repair enthusiasts started with no tools, no experience, and one problematic used vehicle. As a group, we have worked on vehicle issues extensively. Post a picture of the problem and describe it. A helpful response is likely.

Awesome in situ photographs!

Good use of tools. Well done. Two thumbs up!

I found an adult female Black Widow spider in a shoe I was about to put on. Fortunately, I checked the shoe. This has not deterred my interest in outdoor activities. From personal experience, preventative measures are appealing! Taking a few minutes to check clothing and sleeping bags is a good...

I plan to take a portable blacklight/flashlight with me on camping trips to avoid being surprised by a scorpion. I did some online research on the Bark scorpion and found a sting at Caballo Lake State Park: Determining the Clinical Importance of an Unknown Species of Scorpion (Centruroides)...

Unfortunately, this scorpion had an "accidental" close encounter with a coworker's shoe. I would have collected it, put it outside, and let it eat all the insects it wanted.

I will keep a look out. Getting surprised by invertebrates is not my idea of a good time!

Albuquerque area. I was hoping a bug enthusiast would be able to give insight into the scorpion's identity. Apparently, scorpions glow green/fluoresce when exposed to ultraviolet light. I think I need to keep a battery powered portable black light handy.

This was found at work recently! The bottom of the beaker is about 2 inches in diameter. Not sure on the species. It isn't a Bark scorpion. Caused quite a bit of excitement amongst my coworkers! Keep an eye out.

@feralyouth has not elaborated on this project beyond passing emissions. Availability of time, tools, space, and funds? Experience with engine projects? Limitations due to local regulations? Vehicle inspections? So, some basic advice: Get rid of chinesium parts! Use quality components. I prefer...

Get a Factory Service Manual. Best tool I ever bought. My engine building hobby started with a 22re not passing emissions.