Well, Butler McMaster called back & they got the head set from FCP & the Head Bolts. Only took them 2 days to get em out what a fast free service! So they should have the head finished up this week. I got my parts back from the powder coater guy & i just hit them with some black fleet coat spray paint. They arn't perfect but I think they're good enough for being under the car.
Now I was waiting on the wideband to come in Monday & I was excited to install the worked over head.
BUT
I pulled the dip stick today to check the oil level.. noticed a couple little shinny flakes on the paper towel. Didn't believe my eyes so I pulled it 4-5 times. Same results... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
What the hell. Drove it to the store & immediately did a lube oil filter.. noticed its blowing a little blue smoke now also. Not sure if I cooked the rings on it with the frozen waste gate arm - or if the turbo is going.. SOO PISSED!!
This sets me back quite a bit - I was hoping to get away with just doing the head and rocking that for some time. NOW i'm pretty sure I've gotta build a new block too
GAWD. Getting hammard for the rest of easter.