What brand of duct tape do you guys use to fix your head gaskets?
Btw, this is what happens when the reference line to the fuel pressure regulator fails during a 20psi run on a 3l turbo!
Headgasket
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That should buff right out!
Sorry about that.
I had the EXACT same thing happen on my 3L many moons ago, with exactly the same result. Also had a wastegate hose come loose with similar results -- it hit 30psi on a VR stage 5 turbo. Felt like I got hit from behind by a truck for a few seconds, then not so much.
Gasket sealant on a HG?
Sorry about that.
I had the EXACT same thing happen on my 3L many moons ago, with exactly the same result. Also had a wastegate hose come loose with similar results -- it hit 30psi on a VR stage 5 turbo. Felt like I got hit from behind by a truck for a few seconds, then not so much. Gasket sealant on a HG?
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The block is o ringed and it can make the edges weep a little. Cheap insurance! I was datalogging, leaned out to mid 13s AFR at 20psi….pop.
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My block is o-ringed too, courtesy of Scott Gomes. I could see the tell-tale ring in your wide-fire gasket.
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Yikes! Maybe no duct tape needed if some key safe guards are in place though...?
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Nope, everything is fine.
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Looking at the data log it happened less than half a second after the FPR hose failed.SirLapsalot wrote: Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:54 pm Yikes! Maybe no duct tape needed if some key safe guards are in place though...?
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Nope, it was an aftermarket set up installed by the owner, haven't seen one like it before.