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SSI heat exchanger warning |
914ltd |
Oct 6 2011, 06:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None |
I posted this last year, heating season is here again. These are big cracks, a tiny one you would not be able to hear would still be dangerous. These are not accident damaged. If you have a set on your car, grab the carbon monoxide detector from home and take a ride with the heat on and windows rolled up. There is a detector used in small aircraft also available. The last photo is how we now test for leaks using air pressure. Brad
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bigkensteele |
Nov 17 2011, 10:10 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I just put my car back together and drove it for the first time in about 4 years. One change I made was to install 2.0 SSIs that I bought from Brad at a swap meet probably 12 years ago. I also blasted, painted, and installed a really greasy set of branch pipes and j tubes that I bought. I let them soak in my parts washer for several days, and they were still pretty nasty, and as you know, there is no way to really get to the inside completely.
Anyway, I took it out tonight to get gas. I filled it up, went in to pay, and when I came out, the cockpit was filled with smoke. It didn't really smell like exhaust, so now I am wondering if it is residual crap burning off the inside of my restored parts, or if I have leaking SSIs. Can anyone think of a way to test them on the car? |
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