Official Mt.Madonna Thread!
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From: Morgan Hill
Car Info: 2011 WRX Sedan
it wouldnt effect it to the numbers you're claiming. Call GST to confirm but i think 2 gallons of e85 mixed in with a half tank of gas 1:4 ratio, will get you to pass smog regardless. worked with my buddys cammed evo that was blowing numbers sky high lol
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From: Salinas
Car Info: 2003 WRX Wagon EJ25
Oil return line on the turbo? That's probably what's making most of that mess. I'd either get that fixed or fix it yourself.
As for the oil pan... are they sure it's the oil pan? those don't develop leaks often unless whoever did it the first time did a bad job. Could be the oil separator plate or the oil pump. I'd honestly be pretty surprised if your pan is leaking. There are a lot of other leaks that can gather at the pan. Doing the oil pan is a PITA. You have to disconnect all sorts of **** and raise the motor up. Then drop the pan. Clean all the **** off. Put new red gasket sealer in then put it back together again.
But I'd seriously start from the top down.
As for the oil pan... are they sure it's the oil pan? those don't develop leaks often unless whoever did it the first time did a bad job. Could be the oil separator plate or the oil pump. I'd honestly be pretty surprised if your pan is leaking. There are a lot of other leaks that can gather at the pan. Doing the oil pan is a PITA. You have to disconnect all sorts of **** and raise the motor up. Then drop the pan. Clean all the **** off. Put new red gasket sealer in then put it back together again.
But I'd seriously start from the top down.
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if there were cars on the oncoming lane yea i agree, but there was only like 4 or 5 all spread out. Plus on most of the corners you could see ahead and thats where he mainly went into the other lane. I do it all time time when it's safe.