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dustinb 04-22-2011 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by Pen2_the_penguin (Post 717964)
Has anyone gotten away with reusing the old head gasket, or am I absolutely boned to buy a new one. Yeah, its not much but im really really broke... just filled up the bronco.

Just use gasket sealant.
http://www.astonmartinrestoration.ne...orkshop001.jpg

MD323 04-22-2011 09:23 PM

If its a metal HG, you probably can.

We reused a B6T metal gasket one time in a pinch and it lasted till the owner boosted 16psi in 5th on a ecu not ment to do more than 12...

Pen2_the_penguin 04-22-2011 09:43 PM

yeah mine is the metal one, I just get worried because it seemed to have a some sort of silicone film that peels off onto the head or block.... I am just replacing the head with a valve crack with a good head I have lying around... Thanks, im just going to pop it on there and hope for the best.

Faeflora 04-22-2011 10:02 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 717252)
On that basis, I've always thought it would be funny to open up shop as a boutique producer of "healthy" foods, and start labeling products as being free of substances which are either entirely benign or which would never be found in whatever product you are selling anyway.

For instance, you might label a loaf of bread as being "hexavalent chromium free".


LOL that's a great idea. And a profitable one.

Bond 04-23-2011 03:16 AM

Going to work a corner at lemons this weekend. $110 a day, not bad. In for shitboxes crashing.

turotufas 04-23-2011 03:06 PM

Drive by wire sucks.

Bryce 04-23-2011 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 717301)
I think you mean Dihydrogen Monoxide. In addition to being fatal if inhaled, it is a primary component of acid rain, is found in nearly 100% of excised cancerous tumors, and is frequently responsible for causing electrical failures. It degrades the effectiveness of automobile brakes, contributes to the greenhouse effect, causes the erosion of forests, and can eat through solid steel.

And yet, despite these dangers, dihydrogen monoxide is used
  • as an industrial solvent and coolant.
  • in nuclear power plants.
  • in the production of Styrofoam.
  • as a fire retardant.
  • in many forms of cruel animal research.
  • in the distribution of pesticides. (Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.)
  • as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Yes. That.

viperormiata 04-23-2011 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 716960)
Tron Legacy

I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did.

Oh well, it's safe on my hard drive.

Faeflora 04-24-2011 12:23 AM


Originally Posted by viperormiata (Post 718329)
I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did.

Oh well, it's safe on my hard drive.



This movie was a horrible piece of shit. I did not like it so it sucked. Whee

MD323 04-24-2011 12:58 AM


Originally Posted by Faeflora (Post 718347)
This movie was a horrible piece of shit. I did not like it so it sucked. Whee

That movie was awesome, but I guess it depends on what you were expecting when you saw it.

I literally expected a disneyned over story, some cool graphics, daft punk, and a few good inside nerd jokes (your messin with my zen thing man...).

I got all of those from it so I was happy

Faeflora 04-24-2011 01:02 AM


Originally Posted by MD323 (Post 718357)
That movie was awesome, but I guess it depends on what you were expecting when you saw it.

I literally expected a disneyned over story, some cool graphics, daft punk, and a few good inside nerd jokes (your messin with my zen thing man...).

I got all of those from it so I was happy

Blah it even lacked olivia boobies.

Sorry, original was actually fun.. This, not. sniff

viperormiata 04-24-2011 01:36 AM


Originally Posted by Faeflora (Post 718347)
This movie was a horrible piece of shit. I did not like it so it sucked. Whee

Tis why I did nots pay for zhe movie.

MD323 04-24-2011 02:01 AM


Originally Posted by Faeflora (Post 718359)
Blah it even lacked olivia boobies.

Sorry, original was actually fun.. This, not. sniff

I do regret the lack of boobs that's fo sho

NA6C-Guy 04-24-2011 06:35 AM

Dammit! It's spring time, I shouldn't be feeling this ill. Started feeling like ass early Saturday morning and now I feel like I have been clubbed in my sleep with a 2x4. Head is pounding, feel like I have a fever, ache from heat to tow, super weak (couldn't even open my Gatorade) and my throat hurts so bad I hardly want to eat or drink. Not sure if it's something I caught or just late arriving allergies. FTL!!! So much for seeing family today for Easter, I doubt I'll leave my bed/computer.

shuiend 04-24-2011 10:20 AM


Braineack 04-24-2011 10:24 AM

i washed me car for jesus.

http://www.boostedmiata.com/gallery2...-14-18_229.jpg

gearhead_318 04-24-2011 12:48 PM

^Car look great :brain:, you reminded me about church stuff though. Beer for lent


Personally, I gave up Catholicism, several years ago.

kotomile 04-24-2011 01:37 PM

Integra Type-R plenum can definitely be machined to a 70mm opening, but what about to 74mm?

One wonders.

Gryff 04-24-2011 03:13 PM

Fucking cops! I hate them so much, they are always so useless when you need them, but theyre real quick to write you a ticket the second you step out of line.

Driving home last night, me and my gf were 2.5 hours from home when we entered one of those stupid speedtrap cities. I even knew it was a speedtrap city and made sure to watch my speed. Original speed limit was 55, 100 ft later, 45, 200 ft later was 35, so i slowed down as quickly as possible without waking the gf. Came to a stop sign and turned left. last speed sign i saw was 35, so went to 35. almost immediately saw a 55 mph. The second i started accelerating to 55 i saw blues.


I fucking got trapped 40 in a 25, there was no fucking 25 mph sign! :vash:

WTF?

Its too far away to be worth trying to go back and fight. Besides I dont want to ever be in that shithole again.

This stupid cop also noticed that my eyes were glossy... ok, they get glossy when Im the slightest bit tired. We even let him search the car without a warrant in hopes that he would lower the charge. not a single mph was lowered.

Not only that, he was real quick to right a price tag on my mistake, 133.75 dollars.... dammit!
He even passed me in a no passing zone immediately after we started back up....

Any ideas on what to do?
Also, random note, but this wouldn't show up to a current employer unless they ran another background check would it?

gearhead_318 04-24-2011 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by Gryff (Post 718509)
Any ideas on what to do?

Accumulate evidence, go to court, before court ask the prosecutor to plea you down to a lessor offense, maybe even a non moving violation instead of having you go to court. In some places you have to ask the cop. Either way be polite, you wont get any ware with an attitude (not saying you have one, but you don't want to come off as alpha male in this situation)

Originally Posted by Gryff (Post 718509)
Also, random note, but this wouldn't show up to a current employer unless they ran another background check would it?

You deliver pizza? That's what I do and if your in a similar situation, I don't think they'll know until your insurance or drivers license expires and they ask you to show proof of insurance or your new license to work. Otherwise, I don't know how a speeding ticket would effect your job.


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