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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-11-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Honestly, when LJ saw the amount of timing that...

Honestly, when LJ saw the amount of timing that the log showed, he was dead set on it being the HG. (Not to say that was the actual reason why it blew)

So maybe they got lucky? I dont know. Im...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-11-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Good news, bad news. Good news is, we have...

Good news, bad news.

Good news is, we have found the culprit.

Bad news is, its the HG... Ouch!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/TurboLude91/IMG_8335.jpg...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-04-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
They list it as a FBM Spec HG :iono: I'll...

They list it as a FBM Spec HG :iono:

I'll talk with Zach about dialing it back a bit. He tuned another high hp FRS/BRZ that had the MAP kit, that had the same problem with blowing off that hose....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-04-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Sportsguy83 or anyone really... Lets say it is...

Sportsguy83 or anyone really... Lets say it is the HG. FBM is just going to put the same one back in. So, what, I just have to hope it doesnt happen again?

Im wondering if I should dial back on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
I most certainly have. I spoke with LJ, and hes...

I most certainly have. I spoke with LJ, and hes thinking headgasket as well :sigh:

Even though I was a little reluctant, he asked to see the log I recorded when the hose blew. People in the same...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Damn I missed a lot while typing the above......

Damn I missed a lot while typing the above... Time to play catch up
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
With the short little drive that he took, Im not...

With the short little drive that he took, Im not convinced the fluctuation issue is resolved... Ill go and pick up the car and drive it around this weekend.

I like the little steps you are taking,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
So wow yeah ok... He replaced the thermostat,...

So wow yeah ok... He replaced the thermostat, and took it out for a spin. He did say it bounced around a bit, but eventually settled around 190F.

He then proceeded to punch it in 2nd, and then...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2017, 12:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
For my wallets sake, I hope you are right. ...

For my wallets sake, I hope you are right.

Thank you for the link... I will bring my iPad with me to the shop tomorrow (hopefully) and show him. I will also have him change the oil and inspect it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-02-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
That is one thing that has not been done.

That is one thing that has not been done.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-02-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
He did do a Hydrocarbon test and it was negative,...

He did do a Hydrocarbon test and it was negative, so there is no combustion leak. We both checked the reservoir, the radiator cap, the oil cap, and the oil dipstick. No signs of oil in the coolant...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-02-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
I have an oil leak, thats for certain... Coming...

I have an oil leak, thats for certain... Coming from the left side headgasket (assuming), at the bottom of the block. Its been dripping onto the top of the lower radiator hose.

We're thinking the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-01-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
They do re-use the OE cap. Im assuming since all...

They do re-use the OE cap. Im assuming since all their reservoirs are custom made, that all the OE caps would fit a little differently? Some a bit more lose than others?

Ever since I had their...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-01-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Im dropping off the car this morning at the shop....

Im dropping off the car this morning at the shop. I highly doubt he will be able to get to it right away, but hopefully by the end of the week.

I followed the proper procedure for bleeding the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Since I wont be dropping off the car till next...

Since I wont be dropping off the car till next week anyways, I can atleast do a proper bleed. If that doesnt take care of the fluctuating temp, Ill move onto the thermostat and see if that does the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
That could very well be.

That could very well be.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
I spoke with the owner of the shop, so he is well...

I spoke with the owner of the shop, so he is well aware of my situation. But he will not be able to get to it till next week.

So its a waiting game for now.
Tcoat FYI I spoke with LJ at...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
That thought had crossed my mind, and Im really...

That thought had crossed my mind, and Im really really hoping that is the case.

Every single inch of the engine bay is covered in dried up coolant, and I even did my best to wipe some of it up. ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-26-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Capt Spaulding Ultramaroon It was most...

Capt Spaulding Ultramaroon It was most definitely a nice big plume of white smoke.

Ill try to check the reservoir... But with the MAPerformance kit, they have to remove the stock reservoir and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
I have never had any cooling issues of any kind...

I have never had any cooling issues of any kind until this happened. My oil temp has never gone above 230F, and thats with no oil cooler, and I have never seen my coolant temp go above 197F. The...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Ill try and refrain from using those words in the...

Ill try and refrain from using those words in the future... 95C is 203F, and thats the exact temp it would hit before dropping back down.

So we know its opening, and it must close in order for it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Yes master :bow: I know you're the King...

Yes master :bow:

I know you're the King around these here parts :) . Ill look into getting one that opens earlier.

When do ours open? Im pretty sure my gauge was reading well over 180F...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
All I did was fill it up and let the car idle......

All I did was fill it up and let the car idle... Then turned it off and let sit for a bit, then checked the level again and kept repeating.

I knew there had to be a bleeder somewhere. Ill try...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
If that is the case, its things like that, that...

If that is the case, its things like that, that just baffle me.

The thermostat has been operating just fine, and after a little hose blows off, its now faulty?

That does seem most likely...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,357
Posted By FaDuck
Blew a hose, coolant everywhere, now having heating issues

I dont post a whole lot on here, so some quick details.

MAPerformance turbo kit
Fullblown stage 1 shortblock
Delicious FlexFuel tune
450whp on E85 (roughly)

So I went out the other night to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-14-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,093
Posted By FaDuck
After I had my clutch installed, I was having...

After I had my clutch installed, I was having issues with going into 1st, and even 2nd sometimes. It turned out to be the reverse lockout plate. The guy who did the install put the plate back in...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-30-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,640
Posted By FaDuck
Conman Were you on Little Canada Rd this morning?...

Conman Were you on Little Canada Rd this morning? Saw a red frs/brz with shaved emblems and aftermarket headlights. Also had a black insert piece above the rear license plate.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By FaDuck
Tried feathering the throttle to no avail......

Tried feathering the throttle to no avail... Plugs were also a thought of mine.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By FaDuck
At this point I will try just about anything. ...

At this point I will try just about anything.

Upon further inspection, I did find a hose that popped off.

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But still the same story after I reattached it. It would fire up for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By FaDuck
Ughhh, still won't start. I syphoned out about 4...

Ughhh, still won't start. I syphoned out about 4 gallons of E85 and put he same amount of 93 in. % dropped dramatically according to both my app and ecutek, but still won't start.

I guess I'm...
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