BARRACUDA1968
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Not sure what that rubber piece is? Doesn't look like something that would come off a valve seal? maybe part of an oil breather grommet? but at any rate now is a good time to stop and take a breath. I can tell this car is very important to you and you're working diligently to fix the issue. I have the same tendency but I catch myself going too fast and overlooking things.
Go back to what Bison said, remove the valve covers and look in between the springs at the seals. With the motor in the car do some stretches first so you don't pull any muscles. But get in there and get a peak at every one of them. They're dirt cheap to buy if you need to replace them. I would look for assistance from someone who's handled this task before if you haven't. Do it once.
Unhook your downpipe from below and come up top and pull it off the turbo. Take your time, put some penetrant on the bolts the night before, they'll fight you more than likely.
Since we don't know what that rubber is in the valve cover area you must pull the oil pan. All that oil you sucked up in the head is normal and it flows carrying everything with it. It will get in your pick up screen and stay there.
Here is a reference, this is my motor this spring. The machine work was pore at best when the PO built it and it ate itself up. Too bad it was on my watch but you get the idea. I did not put that material there, it was stuck there. Study this picture very carefully, look through the entire engine and count how many pieces of bearing you see other than the pickup screen. Kind of like where' Waldo. It's everywhere. You can't afford not to remove the pan at this point. I don't want to see you ruin a good engine over some oil and a $27 gasket.
Nice job on looking for the little things first but now it's time to slow down or even step back, then follow Bison's advice and I'll bet you find the issue and fix it before you need a cherry picker.
I've been without my car all year. I only got to drive it a few months last year after I bought it. Just got my stroker done and I'm pretty pumped to drive it as you can imagine. I have an oil leak that's got me a little concerned and I was determined to fix it speeding through the process like I have a tendency to do. I have a friend that's an engine builder and machinist for 40 years, (his son built my motor) I look to him for advice all the time, well he gave me some the other day. In a nut shell he said "Slow Down" so I'm passing it on to you.
My car will stay in the shop until I get my issue resolved. No more driving it.
Good luck to you and don't get discouraged. Sometimes it seems like board members can get on you a little bit to make sure you do it right. The real enthusiasts do it because they care about your situation not because they want to pick on you, they don't have time for that. Bison is one of those guy's from what I've seen. There are many more floating around but don't post because us new guy's don't listen too good. You're a good guy and I remember your first thread when you bought the car. Reminded me of me when I got mine. We just need to remember to listen a little better and slow down.
Go back to what Bison said, remove the valve covers and look in between the springs at the seals. With the motor in the car do some stretches first so you don't pull any muscles. But get in there and get a peak at every one of them. They're dirt cheap to buy if you need to replace them. I would look for assistance from someone who's handled this task before if you haven't. Do it once.
Unhook your downpipe from below and come up top and pull it off the turbo. Take your time, put some penetrant on the bolts the night before, they'll fight you more than likely.
Since we don't know what that rubber is in the valve cover area you must pull the oil pan. All that oil you sucked up in the head is normal and it flows carrying everything with it. It will get in your pick up screen and stay there.
Here is a reference, this is my motor this spring. The machine work was pore at best when the PO built it and it ate itself up. Too bad it was on my watch but you get the idea. I did not put that material there, it was stuck there. Study this picture very carefully, look through the entire engine and count how many pieces of bearing you see other than the pickup screen. Kind of like where' Waldo. It's everywhere. You can't afford not to remove the pan at this point. I don't want to see you ruin a good engine over some oil and a $27 gasket.
Nice job on looking for the little things first but now it's time to slow down or even step back, then follow Bison's advice and I'll bet you find the issue and fix it before you need a cherry picker.
I've been without my car all year. I only got to drive it a few months last year after I bought it. Just got my stroker done and I'm pretty pumped to drive it as you can imagine. I have an oil leak that's got me a little concerned and I was determined to fix it speeding through the process like I have a tendency to do. I have a friend that's an engine builder and machinist for 40 years, (his son built my motor) I look to him for advice all the time, well he gave me some the other day. In a nut shell he said "Slow Down" so I'm passing it on to you.
My car will stay in the shop until I get my issue resolved. No more driving it.
Good luck to you and don't get discouraged. Sometimes it seems like board members can get on you a little bit to make sure you do it right. The real enthusiasts do it because they care about your situation not because they want to pick on you, they don't have time for that. Bison is one of those guy's from what I've seen. There are many more floating around but don't post because us new guy's don't listen too good. You're a good guy and I remember your first thread when you bought the car. Reminded me of me when I got mine. We just need to remember to listen a little better and slow down.
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