Request to inspect the heads and the top of the pistons for yourself...
It's an O-ring, you don't use RTV sealant on O-rings. Nor do you use it on head gaskets. Where ever you learned to put RTV on everything...unlearn it.
Are the paddles aluminum or CF?
On 5.7's with MDS, the MDS lifters themselves just don't pump up enough at idle. That is what you are hearing. It's normal...
Here's my take on the bumpsteer (from another thread on LX): "...The Pedders kit raises the steering rack ~5-7mm (0.19-0.27”) straight up,...
The rest of us (in the 1000's) who are not in a position to attend...
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FYI; go here; http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=209659
I found this pattern yesterday: [IMG] Think'in about the valve covers and intake with a candy red basecoat. The pattern above (as shown - on...
Agreed...
So many folks have asked what the process is, here are a couple of videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIBiG_u0_wA...
Too new for me to comment, but understanding the actual process it would be no different than the exterior finish on a vehicle. There is part prep...
Finally a not-so-bad day around here for some decent pics. Here is what Custom Hydrographics in Texas can do to various parts (literally) anywhere...
Sounds reasonable :^)
For starters, there would be a significant increase in rate-of-flow if one removed the T-stat (cross sectional area has now been more than doubled...
I think what you are refering to is shcok, which in the case we are discussing it would never occur. Essentially, the re-introduction of (lower...
Some basics: - Never run straight antifreeze; it's ability to absorb/shed heat is significantly less than a 50/50 mix with distilled water. In...
Bad idea...proper engine electronics operation relies on temperature control on many levels.
I agree, the placement you have now is kinda "not" attractive (sorry), but then again if during use they are found to be easy to read, then maybe...
Nope. Even though my fan on/off settings are very aggressive, the OEM fan system is still functioning(!) properly.
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