installed big bore kit on spree HAVE PROBLEMS

[jamadi112233]

it sounds like there is an air leak when its running at one of the seals. What should i do?? i dont have any more gaskets. How tight can i screw in these head bolts

[odinxxix]

your manual will tell you have tight to torque the head bolts, and i would pull it apart and check your gaskets, if you did indeed break one then hit up tazland001 he is good about hooking you up. he fixed me up with a new set up gaskets. sometimes its faster if you find him on e-bay under chop chop123 i think.

[jamadi112233]

well i took it apart. It seems that there is a tiny gouge in the base that was allowing it to leak air. i used some high temp gasket maker and its sealed. I havent tried starting it yet, but i certainly dont hear the leakage that i had before. I will let you know how it went as soon as it cures.

[odinxxix]

was the gouge in the casting of the case? is this maybe something ill have to look for when i install mine? please elaborate.

[jamadi112233]

It looks like it wasnt sealing right where the case comes together. I used the gasket maker around the whole base, jus tto be on the safe side. Also, what air filter setups have been working for people with the bbk?

[veedubh20]

air leak. the old base gasket need to clean real good, base gasket must be dry. base gasket dont need silikone. head bolt need to torque down cross pattern.

[tazland001]

So true. That is a dry gasket. You dont want you any sealant's on the base or head gasket. Probally leaked from not a good cleaning on the base. That would be my guess. And yes, it is sometimes better to contact me on e-bay. hehe If there are gouges on the base just fill it with epoxy steel. That s*** is awesome. Can be sanded,drilled and handles high heats.

Taz

[jamadi112233]

well its sealed with that sealant. I wasn't aware it was a dry gasket. I've put almost 100 miles on it W/O any problems though. Ya its all my fault nothing to do with the kit. I was in a mad dash to get that bad boy bolted up as it was getting dark and i currently dont have any power in my shop. I think that it was a combo of my half-* scrap job and the spot i mentioned. LIke i said though, this kit is amazing as far as torque.