My "Rex" 408 is here!
Jul 27, 2007 | 02:58 PM
#102
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Originally Posted by thunder550
I haven't adjusted my bung hole yet...need to find the right fitting for the new oil pan and find someone local who can weld aluminum. I will post an announcement about my newly adjusted bunghole as soon as I get er done though 
Jul 27, 2007 | 03:13 PM
#103
Make sure you clean the **** out of your oil pan before you take it to a welder. Put it in the dishwasher or something. Most welders won't even touch oily aluminum much less your stank *** bung hole. 
Jul 27, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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I didn't really notice any consumption at all actually. It might have dropped one hole on the dipstick in the past 800 miles, but with the suspected bad turbo seals I'd be willing to bet that most of the problem lies there. Either way, what is one hole? Maybe 1/4 quart?
Jul 27, 2007 | 11:35 PM
#106
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From: Not in Koonerville MD anymore
Originally Posted by thunder550
Is it sad that I've gotten to the point where I think a $250-300 part is cheap?
It is nice to get new parts, but it sucks when it comes time to pay the credit card bill....
It is nice to get new parts, but it sucks when it comes time to pay the credit card bill....
I think you have been one of the fastest to drop in the motor and have it running than any one on the board
then you put 1k miles on it in no time. glad this motor is doing good for you. hopefully tomorrow i get to start my break in on my 2nd rebuilt 408. but it will probably take me 4 months to put 1k miles on mine
Jul 28, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mwalls54
what is sad is when you drop 1300 for tires and an alternator with out even batting an eye. I did that today
I think you have been one of the fastest to drop in the motor and have it running than any one on the board then you put 1k miles on it in no time. glad this motor is doing good for you. hopefully tomorrow i get to start my break in on my 2nd rebuilt 408. but it will probably take me 4 months to put 1k miles on mine
I think you have been one of the fastest to drop in the motor and have it running than any one on the board
then you put 1k miles on it in no time. glad this motor is doing good for you. hopefully tomorrow i get to start my break in on my 2nd rebuilt 408. but it will probably take me 4 months to put 1k miles on mine Good luck with your motor too, I guess you get to savor yours a little more than I did. I just got impatient and wanted to be in the driver's seat again!
Jul 28, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Thanks Good luck with your motor too, I guess you get to savor yours a little more than I did. I just got impatient and wanted to be in the driver's seat again!
Good luck with your motor too, I guess you get to savor yours a little more than I did. I just got impatient and wanted to be in the driver's seat again!
not that i had much choice. I actually forgot what its like to even drive it
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