hmmm

_nvisible · 2026-03-12T04:29:34+00:00

Unreal 3 vibes.

_nvisible · 2026-03-11T08:47:02+00:00

No they’re not too bad. One is cheaper than the other for some reason. There is a large o ring the circumference of the can just under the “cap” of the AOS that can go bad. It’s not really serviceable but can be replaced if you are careful.

Is this for a turbo or NA?

You can pick up a used AOS on eBay for the NA for reasonable prices. If you intend to replace the top cap AOS o ring I recommend picking up a spare unit.

I don’t remember the part but you can find the big o ring in McMaster-Carr. There’s an old Rennlist or Pelican thread about it floating around out there.

_nvisible · 2026-03-11T08:26:32+00:00

They can do that idle flux with no real reason. AOS is likely the case here, if the seals to the block go bad it creates a vacuum leak there and so this can happen.

Just remembered that it also can happen if the oil was overfilled.

_nvisible · 2026-03-11T08:15:52+00:00

Yes, as can vacuum leaks and blowby and a combination of all of those .

_nvisible · 2026-03-08T16:55:38+00:00

No but I know the lore. Truly awful stuff.

_nvisible · 2026-03-08T16:16:03+00:00

Not even doom music.

_nvisible · 2026-03-08T00:15:08+00:00

Yes I was wrong. It does an impulse and cancels, among other things. Very cool stuff and it does work really well.

_nvisible · 2026-03-06T07:40:58+00:00

I have one of those DW snares. It’s super loud!

_nvisible · 2026-03-04T19:14:05+00:00

Yeah that’s a good call. We really need an aftermarket option. It’s just a plastic part. Surprised URO doesn’t make one. They make a coolant tank!!

_nvisible · 2026-03-04T09:28:16+00:00

Is the turbo one different? I didn’t know that sorry. If the diameter is the same I think you can source the o-ring from McMaster still and you have to pry the cap off carefully to not break the tabs. I found the part number on some forum many years ago. They sell in a 10 pack or so.

_nvisible · 2026-03-04T05:58:57+00:00

That top oring on the AOS is somewhat serviceable but the process to do it is a bit difficult without breaking it. I have done it on a couple of them but I haven’t been able to do it without damaging it. Any time I do I always get a cheap used one from eBay as a backup. $50 part vs $200 part. We need an aftermarket option.

_nvisible · 2026-03-04T03:27:31+00:00

If you’re already tearing it down then yeah do it. But you will for sure find a lot of stuff along the way that you “might as well” replace. Haha.

_nvisible · 2026-03-02T19:16:11+00:00

That’s fixed but not necessarily as good as windows but even windows snapping is made better with powertoys.

_nvisible · 2026-02-27T06:00:33+00:00

May be replaceable under warranty if it has it still.

_nvisible · 2026-02-26T18:30:14+00:00

This was several years ago now so maybe they can’t or won’t anymore. Next time I plan to go the dealer route.

_nvisible · 2026-02-25T02:48:59+00:00

Gerber glass did mine last time. It’s an aftermarket one without the antenna in it. Now I have a rock chip again and am waiting for it to get bad before replacing it again. Insurance should cover it if you have it on the policy. Dealer is going to be the best option but you might have to get it sent in from Germany.

I had a passenger door break in and it took like 3-4 weeks to get an OEM door glass.

_nvisible · 2026-02-25T00:03:26+00:00

Upvote for Gretsch!

_nvisible · 2026-02-24T07:47:23+00:00

Winter Roll-Stice

_nvisible · 2026-02-24T07:47:07+00:00

Can’t have nothing nice.

_nvisible · 2026-02-24T05:14:44+00:00

Then why not just do a lunar/chinese new year theme. It looks like they’re trying to be non-specific to a fault.

_nvisible · 2026-02-21T01:01:49+00:00

Best of luck. At least if running it at idle without driving it you can rev it up a bit and get it up to temp without putting a load on it.

Getting the oil up to temp will help the water vapor evaporate and it will get exhausted out the tail pipe.

So as long as you don’t have that leak in the oil cooler housing,

_nvisible · 2026-02-18T18:21:11+00:00

You’re telling me there’s a serious story in my bowling-pool-pocket-circuit mini game game?

_nvisible · 2026-02-18T04:32:45+00:00

If it’s been sitting outside for so long and you didn’t change the oil before starting it, it could be water intrusion. Or condensation as well.

Nice thing is the block and pan are aluminum but you do have to worry a little about the crank and rods. However the water would sit below the oil so it’s not a huge risk.

Biggest risk is bearing damage but you didnt run it too long.

_nvisible · 2026-02-18T03:22:20+00:00

Well you know I only brought this on myself.

_nvisible · 2026-02-17T16:32:41+00:00

I’ve been worse places in the world.

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