Random pics (that you took) thread...

[Steve]

Just a few randoms from the last few days.

 

[Steve]

Quite a few more times I'm sure. Still get a whiff of oil smell from time to time. Replaced pvc as well. Need to take a gander under it one of these days.

Check the VPS solenoid valves on the front bank above the alternator. They leak real bad and the untrained eye will think it's the valve cover leaking. Takes less than two minutes to replace so that's a plus!

 

[Steve]

Valve cover and plenum gaskets on our Honda Odyssey. Lotsa fun.

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I'll raise you two heads and three chains!

 

[Steve]

I'm sure Ed can post a few pics to win the automotive bullchit trophy. @redline4

 

[Only the Tony]

Check the VPS solenoid valves on the front bank above the alternator. They leak real bad and the untrained eye will think it's the valve cover leaking. Takes less than two minutes to replace so that's a plus!

I'll check it as soon as I get a chance. Got to do some work on nephews Ford Sport Trac. Showing P0732 code and transmission is acting up at times. Going to adjust the bands and see if it a servo problem. 5R55s looks to have problems with case wear and if that is the problem we might try the o-ringed ones.

 

[Nutball]

My son just got the new used engine in his prelude and the crank pulley came off…seems like it never ends.

I've got an extra prelude, it needs to go.

 

[Nutball]

I'll raise you two heads and three chains!

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What is that, a transformer in disguise mode?

 

[Steve]

What is that, a transformer in disguise mode?

Its ok, I had gloves on...

 

[davidwyby]

I've got an extra prelude, it needs to go.

Make pictchers

 

[FergusonTO35]

That rear wiring harness can kiss my azz!

Yes, and that belt tensioner of Herculean strength! It was incredibly stiff even with a 24" breaker bar. The front VTEC spool valve is leaking where it joins to the head, pretty common problem on these. Of course, Honda will only sell you the gaskets with the valve assembly, arseholes. What's funny is there are a ton of aftermarket ones, all with very convincing fake Honda packaging and real sounding part numbers. I hate rewarding counterfeiters but Honda's decision to hold the gaskets hostage until you buy the whole valve caused me to order some. I looked for the counterfeit that had the most positive reviews and ordered it from Amazon. As an aside, it is amazing how much counterfeit merchandise is on Fleabay and Amazon. I guess as long as the seller fees keep rolling in they don't care.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I'll raise you two heads and three chains!

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Wow. So I guess you just lower the vehicle down onto the whole assembly? We always took the transaxle out from the driver's side and then dropped the engine with a transmission jack. I despise transverse V6's, four bangers all the way for me!

 

[Steve]

Wow. So I guess you just lower the vehicle down onto the whole assembly? We always took the transaxle out from the driver's side and then dropped the engine with a transmission jack. I despise transverse V6's, four bangers all the way for me!

Yes, sounds like you guys did it the hard way!

 

[rocketnorton]

That rear wiring harness can kiss my azz!

sideways v6's can kiss mine

 

[FergusonTO35]

Yes, sounds like you guys did it the hard way!

Thats the Toyota way!

 

[FergusonTO35]

sideways v6's can kiss mine

Agree wholeheartedly, I hate those damn things. Gimme a big displacement four banger any day. Only one that isn't terrible to work on in one way or another was the little Ford 3.0 Vulcan engine in a Taurus. I remember hearing about those VW VR6 engines being a frenching nightmare, glad I never got to experience one.

 

[rocketnorton]

+1 on the i-4

 

[Steve]

Then it's an agreement. You guys can have every 4 cylinder Ford Ecoboost and I'll take every transverse v6.

 

[redline4]

 

[FergusonTO35]

Ugh, that's triggering bad memories!

 

[FergusonTO35]

Then it's an agreement. You guys can have every 4 cylinder Ford Ecoboost and I'll take every transverse v6.

You heard anything about the 2.3 Ecoboom in the Mustang? I'm thinking about it for my next car. The old SOHC 2.3 was one of the best engines FoMoCo ever made, I love those things. My Ranger has the later 2.5 version.