 Ugghh... I think I did the oil strainer nut thing?! |
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 Nov 22 2025, 02:52 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 2-September 23 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 27,559 Region Association: None 
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Ugh.... I think I did what I wasnt supposed to do! I had to drain 1 qt of oil out of my engine because I over filled it. I drained some oil and went to tighten things up. With my torque wrench set to 8 ft lbs I started to torque things back down (up?) and about two turns in the was a loud ping... and the nut was loose again. I wasnt anywhere near 8ft/lbs.
I have a 1.8 with the 914 Werks tuna can. Am I destined to have this motor torn down for a repair? I snugged it up and took the car out for a test drive, fully expecting to dump 3.75q of Brad Penn on the toad. 15 minutes later... no drips... no gushers. What should I do here? Ted |
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Nov 22 2025, 08:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 2-September 23 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 27,559 Region Association: None
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Ugh. I dont think I was the nitial cause, It has tto have been cracked beforehand, it simply wasn't that tight. So, if that boss cracks, does it take out the passenger side of the case, because thats where the oil is coming from, up by the pushrod tubes.
I have been looking for a core for a few weeks because I was planning to build a bigger motor and keep driving the 1.8 until the motor was ready. I guess now I have to expedite that plan. I have a line on a complete motor that's 500, but its pretty rusty and clearly sitting outside. There is a second one (a 1.8) with all the tins, but with a dropped valve seat, the owner wants $900.00. I dont know whats a fair price for a long block 1.8. The seller is pretty firm on $900.00. There is a 2.0 shortblock with crank and rods in Saratoga, but who knows about the shape of the case or crank. What a huge bummer. I just got it back together, I haven't even put 250 miles on this thing yet. Ken Jansen's wife and I keep playing phone tag. Should I just buy a SCAT motor and be done? LN and PMB are backordered on builds for 3-4 months and require a build able core. I'm crushed. The silver lining is that the swaybars and new fuel lines worked great for all 15 miles I drove it today. Maybe tomorrow I'll take the vette out and burn off my sorrows. Oh! The new bus throttle body arrived today, so that's nice. |
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TRP Ugghh... I think I did the oil strainer nut thing?! Nov 22 2025, 02:52 PM
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Ugh.... I think I did what I wasnt supposed to do... Nov 22 2025, 03:15 PM FlacaProductions Drain plug or tuna can bolt? Nov 22 2025, 03:21 PM wonkipop must have been stripped prior?
or your torque w... Nov 22 2025, 03:25 PM TRP Sorry for the confusion. The Tuna Can bolt/formerl... Nov 22 2025, 04:08 PM TRP Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of o... Nov 22 2025, 05:47 PM
wonkipop
Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of ... Nov 22 2025, 10:13 PM TRP
Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of... Nov 22 2025, 10:20 PM wonkipop
[quote name='wonkipop' post='3233867' date='Nov 2... Nov 22 2025, 10:34 PM Jack Standz Sorry to hear about your motor. As you know, it... Nov 22 2025, 07:51 PM Jack Standz The boss is on the left/driver's side of the m... Nov 22 2025, 09:33 PM Jack Standz 2nd photo Nov 22 2025, 09:34 PM sixnotfour Use an inch pound torque wrench ,,, and or have yo... Nov 22 2025, 09:55 PM wonkipop take the vette out for a drive. put a smile back... Nov 22 2025, 10:36 PM |
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