Gauge issues and Vacuum leak (2 problems)

[blue78]

Hey congrats! Nice to be able to drive it and feel the power, eh?;D

It is indeed. Now I just need this miserable heat/humidity to break so I don't melt. DC is sweltering this time of year.

Kyle

 

[Nicks501]

Awesome, I'm going to have to give this a try as well! Thanks for updating and glad you're able to fix it.

UPDATE: She Lives!!!!

I replaced the intake gaskets for a third time but this time I did things a little differently. I ordered a set of ARP intake studs and I think that was key. This made sure that the gasket didn't shift when I put the intake on. Also, I used some Permatex on the head side of the gasket, a very thin coat but it seems like it was enough.

I had ordered some .120 thickness gaskets but when they came in the port opening was way too big so I went with the .060 (normal) ones and sealed them. I have another set of .120 on backorder in case this fails again but now I know there is hope.

I got to take her out for a couple miles tonight and it was amazing. I'll finish test and tune and then I'll start buttoning everything up. Now that I can drive her a full build thread will be coming.

Kyle

 

[blue78]

Awesome, I'm going to have to give this a try as well! Thanks for updating and glad you're able to fix it.

So I have put on about 10 miles at this point and it is still going strong. AS soon as my Dakota Digital unit gets here and I can trust my gauges I will be taking it out for a few longer drives but I think I got it squared away.