Subject	Newly (upgraded) rebuilt engine...now blown head gasket
Posted by	jgbatlantaZ on December 19, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Message	Wondering why a newly professionally rebuilt engine in my 91 tt (stage 1 short block and heads) running sport 500's turbos would suddenly "severely" blow a head gasket on a driving trip....leaving me dead on the side of the road. Engine had maybe 5000 miles on it since the rebuild. Now I'm told the short block is trashed. Is it a faulty engine build to blame? Running too much boost? (occasionally over 17....never over 20 psi) ?? General opinions solicited. Thanks.
Follow Ups	Newly (upgraded) rebuilt engine...now blown head gasket - jgbatlantaZ 22:40:44 12/19/12 Re: Newly (upgraded) rebuilt engine...now blown head gasket - Tech@EPR 03:18:29 12/20/12 20 lbs of boost on sport 500's sounds like a lot - ZXoltan 07:16:01 12/20/12 +1 just curious what kind of headbolts did they use? (n/m) - Zvil (FL) 09:28:46 12/20/12 "professionally built" is subjective. Results may vary. - Summeronthechain (MN) 13:54:20 12/20/12
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