Developing Leak on VTEC Block on Vortech SC

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Mar 24, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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From: Lanaken

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Originally Posted by Sideways,Mar 16 2008, 06:58 AM

I've seen several engines after running the Vortech where there is some wear around that area that almost looks like electrolysis. There is an large amount of stress and vibration that applies to that area. It is extremely important to assemble correctly the first time and avoid this if possible. Recheck the torque on those bolts occasionally.
Helicoils help too.

Sideways, have to agree, I had this problem too but we didn't check the bolts enough before. Told my tuner about the way the bolts should be mounted and that they just on the final step should be tightened. Let's see what happens next.

Anyway, I have one part spare at home, just in case this one goes leaking again.

Thanks for the tips guys!

Andreas