Roughly two weeks ago whilst racing at Dragstalgia I noticed the old girl wasn't running right........a lack of power being the main issue.
So a week later, with the aid of my 2 pit bitches, the engine was out and stripped.
Three problems were found, luckily nothing major though.
1. Inlet manifold gaskets had decided to fall apart and shrink (were only 6 weeks old!)
2. One of the copper head gaskets had a crack in it.
3. All 4 inlet valves weren't seating properly.
Anyway....the problems were fixed and engine back in and started but due to work I never had time to roadtest her etc....
So last Friday the roadtest was up to Santa Pod to race in the National Mopars. All went very well and on the Sat I was out on track.
She ran beautifully!! Back in the 14's again and first time I've run back to back in the 14's too.
Beating a big block Dodge Charger was a highlight and even though it was an american car show the crowds cheered when I went over the line first :lol:
So a week later, with the aid of my 2 pit bitches, the engine was out and stripped.
Three problems were found, luckily nothing major though.
1. Inlet manifold gaskets had decided to fall apart and shrink (were only 6 weeks old!)
2. One of the copper head gaskets had a crack in it.
3. All 4 inlet valves weren't seating properly.
Anyway....the problems were fixed and engine back in and started but due to work I never had time to roadtest her etc....
So last Friday the roadtest was up to Santa Pod to race in the National Mopars. All went very well and on the Sat I was out on track.
She ran beautifully!! Back in the 14's again and first time I've run back to back in the 14's too.
Beating a big block Dodge Charger was a highlight and even though it was an american car show the crowds cheered when I went over the line first :lol: