Mass Chit-Chat
01-19-2014, 07:34 PM
#1381
01-19-2014, 07:36 PM
#1382
As for me, my Mustang was supposed to be under covers, but my Alfa Romeo 164 is down and out. So the Mustang is still out there in the salt, though I have been washing it often.
The Alfa suffered a bent rod:
I'm guessing it was due to hydrolock from a leaky injector. The originals are back in, as well as a new conrod and a crapload of parts, but the car's still not running right. I'm guessing it's a bad idle air control valve, so I have a new one ready to go in. If that works, then all that's left is to track down a coolant leak on the front of the engine that only occurs when the themostat opens (probably something my friend who did the rebuild and I forgot to tighten down). Major bummer because the Alfa ran like a peach before I installed the Volvo injectors. That's the last time I install used injectors.
The Alfa suffered a bent rod:
I'm guessing it was due to hydrolock from a leaky injector. The originals are back in, as well as a new conrod and a crapload of parts, but the car's still not running right. I'm guessing it's a bad idle air control valve, so I have a new one ready to go in. If that works, then all that's left is to track down a coolant leak on the front of the engine that only occurs when the themostat opens (probably something my friend who did the rebuild and I forgot to tighten down). Major bummer because the Alfa ran like a peach before I installed the Volvo injectors. That's the last time I install used injectors.
01-20-2014, 07:48 PM
#1384
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Methuen, MA
Posts: 232
The original injectors are back in and the crankshaft now turns all the way instead of stopping where the piston hit the crankshaft. I'm still going to get some EV6 injectors but they will be brand new. I'm not dicking around with used anymore. As much as I appreciate the learning experience, I don't want to tear down the engine again! The Alfa V-6 is a lovely motor but damned if it ain't cramped and complicated!
01-21-2014, 10:31 AM
#1386
01-22-2014, 08:30 AM
#1387
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mass
Posts: 2,662
Then after all the dust settled after the wedding, honeymoon, etc, it was middle of November and nobody wants to buy a convertible muscle car with winter looming.
So I'll have it up again soon and try hard to sell in the Spring.
02-02-2014, 07:55 AM
#1388
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 10
Do the owners of Mustangs of Massachusetts have any intention of putting up a web page? Me and my friends attended one of their get together last summer and we had a great time, some really nice cars and great people. Would love to attend more shows and cruises but it's tough getting information about their activity without signing up on Facebook.
02-02-2014, 08:15 AM
#1389
Do the owners of Mustangs of Massachusetts have any intention of putting up a web page? Me and my friends attended one of their get together last summer and we had a great time, some really nice cars and great people. Would love to attend more shows and cruises but it's tough getting information about their activity without signing up on Facebook.
Actually, yes they do Michael. In fact a regular type web forum for Mustangs of Massachusetts is already well along in the creation and testing phase. It will be rolled out for general use well before the upcoming driving/show season (likely sometime in Feb)