Update on future build

[phil_long]

In that case I wont use that stuff until after the required retorque of the heads Lol. Thank you for the advice! I got the tranny cooler mounted and wired up. No leaks, so I'm happy about that. I'm a little bummed out about my shifter cable and I'm having to shift the gears through the column again. I guess I'll order another one

[Steve Wood]

Factory says 44 lbs-inch which is a very small amount.

It works though. Using cork gaskets, I would glue the gaskets to the head (but not to the valve cover) with RTV and then torque them down to the 44 inch lbs setting using an inch lbs wrench.  Let them set for 12 hrs, or so, and then retorque to the same setting.

Then crank the engine and let it get hot.  Turn it off, let it cool down and retorque again. Check them every day or so for a few days. Should work.

Be sure the ends of the intake are not leaking analso the turbo drain line at both ends.

And the fitting into the block where the sending unit (or gauge) for the oil pressure screws into the block

[xracerx13]

I used Jason's (RJC) thicker valve cover gaskets and they worked for me. Especially for the drivers side.
https://rjcracing.com/product/valve-cover-gaskets/

[phil_long]

The turbo drain line is definitely leaking. That's my next hurdle to clear up. Smh. I switched over to studs which makes the job a little easier but the leak is still present. The drain hose I'm certain I can address.

[phil_long]

Those RJC gaskets are really nice. I might try those actually after the retorque

[Steve Wood]

yes, they are

[Scoobum]

The turbo drain line is definitely leaking. That's my next hurdle to clear up. Smh. I switched over to studs which makes the job a little easier but the leak is still present. The drain hose I'm certain I can address.

If you're using a cool guy return line...don't. The stocker is ribbed for a reason. Patrick Rubio can tell you why. Jason may have return line gaskets.

[phil_long]

My original stock return was beat to hell and I refuse to buy another stock return. Aesthetically it just didn't fit my build. I'll address this issue after I take care of some other things. I got my Wideband installed last night so now my dash is officially complete(after I calibrate my speedo). I'm making a little progress.

[Steve Wood]

I am afraid you may end up regretting not using a stock return line... those aftermarket substitutes don't work worth a damn.  We learn from other people's experiences hopefully

[Scoobum]

I am afraid you may end up regretting not using a stock return line... those aftermarket substitutes don't work worth a damn.  We learn from other people's experiences hopefully

Yeah, but it looks cool!

[Steve Wood]

That it does

[Scoobum]

That it does

A 5 minute talk with Patrick Rubio and he'd grab a stocker and put it back on.

[phil_long]

I'll get it figured out. I appreciate the input for sure. I'm getting the downpipe dropped off tomorrow to get it straightened out, and then I can get the exhaust hooked up. So much to do. 

[phil_long]

I am afraid you may end up regretting not using a stock return line... those aftermarket substitutes don't work worth a damn.  We learn from other people's experiences hopefully

So far it's seeming that way. Lol

[Scoobum]

The engineers got it right with these cars. The only weak link is the transmission.. .and owners that don't comprehend that the electrical/fuel system has to be up to snuff.