Recent content by kmtwig

I'm putting my engine back together , (it's been apart for two months) and just installed the bracket that goes from the alternator in two places, to a header bolt. My problem is that I have this smaller "L" shaped bracket that is made of the same steel rod material as the alternator bracket...

While I have the intake and heads off of my GN, I'm going to remove the EGR chamber that is in the plenam and intake, and refinish the insides. My question is, what about the EGR valve and all of the apparatus that is connected to it? Should I remove it and plug any open vacume lines and just...

Those look great! Do you purge the inside of the pipes with argon when you are welding them? kmtwig

I have heard that when I replace my head gaskets on my GN, that I need to replace the head bolts too. Is this true? KMTWIG

Wow, that all makes sense to me. When the starter is cranking, it almost sounds like an old mopar starter. And, like a knothead, I forgot to switch on the alcohol pump on that last run. The boost was about 22 lbs I think. I was too flustered to think about looking to see what the knock was. kmtwig

Hello all, I'm trying to figure out where to start on this problem. I like to do all of the work myself, but my diagnostic skills are lacking. My car is an 87 GN, with a TA52, 50lb, front mount, and alky. It was running really well, but at the end of a run, (1/8 mile) it just died. No bang, no...

Thanks for the info, Bison and Kevins, when I get the turbo off I'll make sure I know what went wrong. I suspect a seal or something gave out, allowing oil to pass thru. (I've never taken one apart) kmtwig

Hello Turbo Freaks, I have a 1987 GN with a TA52, front mount, 50# injectors, TT chip, and alcohol injection. The engine internals are stock. I love this car, and it goes like a bat out of hell!! my question is, since the turbo is toast, and I can't afford to replace or have it repaired right...