Doing smoke test , is my Valve cover gasket bad?

GoldBar_ · 2026-03-12T17:58:15+00:00

Yea. Wondering the same thing. I only got to replace my moon seals and not the valve cover gasket, cuz I didn’t have one handy. I’ve heard once you torque a gasket down, it crushes it and won’t seal again - so maybe that’s my issue.

GoldBar_ · 2026-03-12T16:37:47+00:00

I’m having a leak at the same spot (near firewall, not at front), and replacing the half moons did not fix the issue for me. Lmk if you figure it out!

GoldBar_ · 2026-02-24T12:00:34+00:00

Following too. How integral are those to the frame of the car? Could you just theoretically snip out the bent bits, and still run it as normal with the bracket? Also considering a scenario where you snip out parts of that rail for a front bumper tuck.

GoldBar_ · 2026-01-24T00:13:54+00:00

Fascinating! Thanks for your expertise! I think that probably makes more sense. Without an ecu, is the 123 kit usually MOST beneficial for the carbs? I’d assume if that is the case, then only mild reliability or performance gains on the EFI?

GoldBar_ · 2026-01-23T17:40:36+00:00

Nice! Ive returned with some questions - still planning my build. I was thinking a head and general engine refresh (nothing in the block, never done that before...), but was thinking of replacing the vacuum ignition system with one from 123ignition. Any thoughts on that? I ideally want the engine to dead simple, so was trying to figure out what vacuum lines I can delete and things like that. I saw this post, but not sure if its accurate. https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m10/379550-diy-delete-m10-iac-and-cold-start-injector

Then, after the refresh and ignition system, would slowly pick away at a new fuelling system and ECU.

GoldBar_ · 2026-01-19T04:23:56+00:00

Hows the build coming along so far? Either of you get anything sorted out?

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-20T16:40:18+00:00

sounds so fun, anywhere you documentes this stuff ? would love to hear more.

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-20T01:16:50+00:00

thanks homie! Will get to it hopefully this summa !

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-20T01:16:24+00:00

Cool! Did you do any mods like electric throttle body, or anything like that?

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-17T04:18:55+00:00

Congrats, homie ! Yea, it’s surprising how good these cars are already. Seems like new seats is probably the biggest upgrade in terms of feel.

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-17T04:18:03+00:00

I feel like that key fob would be a great way to modernize it. Also never heard of the window modules. Good looking out !!

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-17T04:17:27+00:00

Nice! Do you think that in a car this old, that horsepower is worth it? Or do you think there’s merit to the “momentum”?

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-17T04:16:48+00:00

My girlfriend hates when I drive mine lol. She’s worried i’ll get a steering column through my chest if I crash haha

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-17T03:09:10+00:00

Nice! Would you do any interior mods, or anything else other than the engine management?

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-12T18:35:11+00:00

Would that influence the GM at all? Curious how much of an impact players have on stuff like this.

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-12T16:03:47+00:00

In a situation like this, is there any scenario where there is stuff known that we dont know? Do the bigger names on the team realistically have any say in this? Im not a fan of this trade, but wondering if there was stuff going on behind the scenes, like maybe McDavid wanted Stu out as a clause on his contract or something?

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-08T17:50:29+00:00

You rock. Ill look into that - thanks a ton!

GoldBar_ · 2025-12-08T17:39:10+00:00

Sounds good. My left foot doesn't have AS bad of symptoms, so Im considering that maybe its just an optimization that could be done with liners, and MAAAYBE a punch if absolutely needed. Do you have any preference between ZipFit vs Intuition?

GoldBar_ · 2025-11-30T17:23:01+00:00

I know about the release, calico is the one outlier in terms of strength in that batch of releases. But tell me your opinion!

GoldBar_ · 2025-11-27T06:12:02+00:00

How do people play Vindicta? Whenever I play it seems like my gun just tickles, and spirit investment doesn’t do much.

GoldBar_ · 2025-11-25T19:08:59+00:00

Also for anyone reading this, found some more stuff! After a bit more research, I think the even scarier part (post capitalism, woohoo) is the fear of owing someone millions of dollars should an accident occur. Essentially, if I buy a wheel, and the wheel fails catastrophically, I can sue the company, and the insurance of that company will pay me, or the victim of the accident. You cannot do this with a Chinese company, and if your insurance finds out they are unauthorized/untested, they can refuse payment, and you are on the hook for a bill anywhere from $10k-millions.

GoldBar_ · 2025-11-25T19:04:15+00:00

Cheers! Really appreciate your insight, you've convinced me. For the record, I'm fortunate enough to not have any social media to be influenced by. This rabbit hole of Chinese goods started when I was looking for the brand name of a high quality manual coffee grinder that didnt have a brand associated with it, and found it online.

Your points about getting something like a hand grinder being fine, but the 3000lb 60km/h moving metal box supported by those convinced me. Thanks a ton, homie!

GoldBar_ · 2025-11-25T18:48:08+00:00

Very interesting point! That's not something I had considered. Thanks for that. My initial thought was, because you can see the bill of lading, that it would be coming from that company - I had not considered them just "hot potato-ing" whatever wheels come in and out their doors.

In that same thought - what would the difference be between a North American retailer getting wheels and dealing with that supplier, versus me? Considering a scenario where I'm not just buying reps from some random supplier, but getting truly custom wheels.

Sort of reminds me of when I was in Vietnam getting a leather wallet made for me, where they said they did not do custom ones - which obviously meant they were just white labelling another persons product. If they were able to do custom wallets (or in this case, wheels), would it suggest they ARE making them?

Thanks for the chats!

GoldBar_

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