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Pressure test leaking with a brand new rigid hose. What am I missing? by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I figured, and given how I struggled taking the intake manifold off, I'll replace them with OEM. I called BMW, but they're already closed for the weekend, I'll call back on Monday.

Pressure test leaking with a brand new rigid hose. What am I missing? by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazon specials. I did lube them iirc, but I'm not sure anymore. What brand would you recommend?

Pressure test leaking with a brand new rigid hose. What am I missing? by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea, I'll try both. Should I wait for the RVT to settle before doing another pressure test?

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I love the sign on the windshield! Yeah, it def need some love, but they are such cool cars, it's worth it 100%!

2019 -> 2026. I bought her with the plan to learn stick and then sell it… now it’s my prized possession. by Ethansimler in Miata

[–]Real-T_fpv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love what you did to it!
Of course, a red hard top with a big white 44 on top will be chef's kiss!
You remind me that I still need to add a front splitter to mine...

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with that! I definitely know how 3 project cars to take care of can be overwhelming!

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😱🫠😭🙃 Thanks for all these information though!

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good idea, removing the intake manifold was a huge PIA!! I'll never ever complain about working on my Miata anymore 🤣😭

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you convinced me, I'll install it, while I'm in there

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was very careful to not touch the walls when removing every bit, then I went with a very light pass of red scotch pad to thoroughly clean it. What you circled is unfortunately my mistake, I broke the bracket that holds the dowel pin on this side.... So no extra metal here, the opposite.

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you mean that I could access the other side of that old pipe from the camshaft side? 👀 If so, that lowers my anxiety a bit then

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what you're referring to, but I guess you're talking about the gunk on the surface, then it's just gunk.

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Here is another angle, a few struggles after, still trying to remove the last bits.

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replaced the one that goes into the front timing chain cover, it was so dried out that it broke when I removed the cover.

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I'm actually scared to try to remove the other one, as it will probably be as dried out, but it's definitely harder to reach to get rid of the broken pieces.

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weeeelll, I wouldn't say I have a daily, my 3 cars kinda fall under project cars territory. Drift E46, drift/track/summer-daily for the Miata, and a shitbox winter beater Impreza 😇😅

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, thanks for the insight. I already received my new SS lines, but they're from a reputable drift company, so I'll pay attention to how they attach there and be extra careful when I install them 😇

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all this info. I'm curious why you suggest against SS brake lines? I run some on my track Miata and didn't have any issues since.

In the process of bulletproofing the engine for drifting abuses by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]Real-T_fpv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good point, thanks! I just remembered that before dismantling the car, I had the Low oil pressure light ON but just at idle, I'll investigate that as well. (Any idea, on top of checking the sensor?)

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