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Old 05-04-2006, 09:37 PM   #1
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Quote "My mate decided to try 40 psi with his 14/71 pump, and no burst plate...

The engine guru shows us again why it pays to ask an expert for advice
before trying to do something that seems stupid."

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Old 05-04-2006, 09:38 PM   #2
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Yep that will do it. Now i see the problem it's wearing a bow tie. :
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Old 05-04-2006, 09:39 PM   #3
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thats one of easily being able to see if your pushrods are fkd.

LOL damn !! That woulda been loud when that happened !
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Old 06-04-2006, 02:35 PM   #4
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Geez!!! Thats scary!! Lucky no one was hurt in the process
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Old 06-04-2006, 02:42 PM   #5
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damn! I can think of easier ways to take the manifold off
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Old 06-04-2006, 02:58 PM   #6
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Ouchies. :hihi:
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Old 06-04-2006, 04:31 PM   #7
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coffee table anyone????
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Old 06-04-2006, 05:15 PM   #8
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that would make a good table wouldnt it? would have been one hell of a noise... wonder if it damaged the bonnet? on the weekend, my mate blew the manual in his vs... doing helis and brakejobs, then a bit of noise, then a bucketload of shrapnel all over the carpark... bloody gm products... when will they learn?
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