What have I done? (long)

[Jim Green]

On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 18:19:35 -0700, Jason <ijbroussard at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I was looking on the motorgeeks web page and couldn't tell if there is an
> upgraded HG for the 3B. Is the AAN better/compatible?

I think they are the same now, but yea, get the AAN, part # ends in AD

> It looked like most everybody was happy with the ARP studs. Where is the
> best place to purchase those?

Summit racing has them, search for Auid 20 valve

> Brakes, well, think about doing a BIRA sys 1 with used calipers to get
> the price down.
> 
> For the moment the rotors are in ok shape, so I'm going to do the pads and
> break lines. Next year I'll do the sys 1. I do remember reading in the
> forums that the system 1 was no longer available. Anyone know if there is
> any truth to this?

I doubt it, they did ret rid of the sys 2 and the sys 4, but the sys 1
is the bread and butter!

> This afternoon I went into town and pulled the plugs. Found h3 of the 5 to
> be black on one side and clean on the other. So I was guessing coolant. I
> fired up the car for kicks and grins, much to my surprise no smoke. Revved
> it up and still no smoke. Now I'm wondering is this a heat related problem?
> I guess I'll have to wait till Monday to find out.


Strange, I guess it could be the turbo, or a cracked block, but I'm
still leaning towards a HG.
 
Jim Green
'89 90tq
'89 80q
http://www.mswanson.com/~jgreen/car_home.html