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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Default problems with the turbo prelude

i just replaced my head gasket and now there is a ticking in the head not sure whats causing that. and when i drive it first gear is fine but second on bogs really bad anyone have any clues on whats wrong.
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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checked the timing?
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Default Re: problems with the turbo prelude (Xbstd23X)

Sounds like your valves are too loose. Adjust them.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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Default Re: problems with the turbo prelude (PrecisionH23a)

would that cause it to bog down

i also found an oil leak that i have no idea where its comin from it drops down and hits the cross member
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Default Re: problems with the turbo prelude (Xbstd23X)

Are you 100% sure you put the head gasket on correctly?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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Default Re: problems with the turbo prelude (Johnnytech)

not 100% but im pretty sure

and i adjusted the vavle lash and its still ticking
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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Default Re: problems with the turbo prelude (Xbstd23X)

well im goin to readjust my vavles and it should be good

but when i drive it
it feels jumpy like when your learnin how to drive a stick
anyone got any clues on what could be wrong
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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does your CEL come on?
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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nope no cel
its just mid rpms to
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