123... and your oils on the driveway, not the crankcase., If something can go wrong... Options

[emerygt350]

So.... Bought a 123injection distributor from tangerineracing and installed it nice and easy. Started it up to set the timing and I hear this weird slurping noise.

That nearly irreplaceable hose that goes from the block to the remote oil pressure sender had finally given out.

Chris is trying to find the appropriate fittings to replace it.


Also, chasing a vacuum leak around the intake on cylinder 4. Just replaced the spacer a month ago and really was careful with the blue gas safe sealer etc. The injector seals are all new. Spraying very carefully it really does appear to be the area near the spacer. Any tips and tricks?


Nobody would ever suspect a 914 is behind that door...

[emerygt350]

Pulled the injector and added a little grease to the seal but no luck. It seems to be right around the bolt on the outside. It's just the smallest little leak, but I just have to fix it.

I have a spare spacer so as soon as I get a chance I will try that.

I think that hose to the remote oil pressure sender was already leaking a little before the big blow out. It pissed me off but now that I think about it, much better in the driveway while I am paying attention then out on the interstate.

If it does go, don't buy any of that BS online about 1/8 npt fitting. It does not fit unless you tap it. It is a tapered M10x1.0 and those are like hens teeth.
If Chris can't find anything I am going to try an ebay adapter and a copper 1/8 npt kit. The quick side of the road fix is plumbers tape and a perfectly sized bolt screwed into the fitting where the broken hose would be and then reinstall that in the block.

Anyone know why the vdo sender isnt just screwed into the block? Looks like there is enough room in the tin. No chance of hose failure.