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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!

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?

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.

My block is o-ringed too, courtesy of Scott Gomes. I could see the tell-tale ring in your wide-fire gasket.

The rest of the engine was not damaged after this?

Yikes! Maybe no duct tape needed if some key safe guards are in place though...?

Doyle623 wrote: Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:57 pm The rest of the engine was not damaged after this?

Nope, everything is fine.

SirLapsalot wrote: Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:54 pm Yikes! Maybe no duct tape needed if some key safe guards are in place though...?

Looking at the data log it happened less than half a second after the FPR hose failed.

Stock fuel line setup?

Nope, it was an aftermarket set up installed by the owner, haven't seen one like it before.