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If you did VTA mod please read and check yours

Started by Sabtaj1, October 19, 2015, 12:13:01 PM

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Sabtaj1

October 19, 2015, 12:13:01 PM
Ok, so I did the VTA mod and used the rubber chair end caps. I was recently cleaning my engine and noticed they are dry rotting pretty bad so I had to change them out. Just wanted to warn you if you did it that way to check them before they rot and suck into the turbos and into the engine.  And if you found a better way of capping them off please share. Thanks.
13 Eco flex.

Stainless works non cat DP/ MRT axle back/ Airaid cai/ 170 T-stat/ 3 bar map/ 1 step colder plugs/ snow stage 3/ hot pipes w/TIAL BOV/ torrie tuned-SCT/

SHOdded

#1
October 19, 2015, 12:16:03 PM
better to find silicone end caps then, it seems!  wonder if mcmasters carries ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Sabtaj1

#2
October 19, 2015, 12:25:08 PM
Once I removed mine they didn't seem as bad as they looked but they were only on for 6 mos. but just wanted to make sure it doesn't happen to someone. So I am on the hunt for some better caps
13 Eco flex.

Stainless works non cat DP/ MRT axle back/ Airaid cai/ 170 T-stat/ 3 bar map/ 1 step colder plugs/ snow stage 3/ hot pipes w/TIAL BOV/ torrie tuned-SCT/

BiGMaC

#3
October 19, 2015, 12:44:12 PM
Manu is right.... Go high temp silicon... Mine look new after 18 months.  There's a link in the Hotpipes install on '13 SHO "how to" I posted.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

ZSHO

#4
October 19, 2015, 01:26:37 PM Last Edit: October 19, 2015, 01:45:43 PM by ZSHO
I ordered these a while back and as mentioned by SHOdded and BiGMaC there great for high temperature applications,only downside is there only available in orange.  Z            http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/121/3810/=zfqvek


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

91hybrid

#5
October 19, 2015, 03:13:03 PM
Advance Auto has a Mr. Gasket valve cover grommet kit. It comes with two grommets, one is an open grommet. The other is a closed grommet. I bought two packages to get two closed grommets. Flipped the closed gasket upside down and slid it over intake tube. Added a zip tie to the groove in the grommet and tightened it down. Sealed, with parts that are designed to be on cars.

John
2014 SHO -PP, Unleashed Tuned, 3bar, Devils Own 100% meth, PPE catted down pipes, 3rd cat delete, Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, 170 deg, NGK 7's plugs, hot pipes - White Platinum 401a
418 whp - 513 wlb/ft
non meth 13.11@103.6 (knock limited)
Meth pass 11.991@114.28

slurppie

#6
October 19, 2015, 03:45:03 PM

Quote from: 91hybrid on October 19, 2015, 03:13:03 PM
Advance Auto has a Mr. Gasket valve cover grommet kit. It comes with two grommets, one is an open grommet. The other is a closed grommet. I bought two packages to get two closed grommets. Flipped the closed gasket upside down and slid it over intake tube. Added a zip tie to the groove in the grommet and tightened it down. Sealed, with parts that are designed to be on cars.

John

Looks like Mr. Gasket offers a 2 plug package as well. Part # 6375 $3.95 on their (Mr. Gasket) website.
2013 w/PP
Synthetic blinker fluid
Ceramic muffler bearings

SHOdded

#7
October 19, 2015, 06:02:07 PM Last Edit: October 19, 2015, 06:03:49 PM by SHOdded
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Valve cover plugs, 1-1/4" O.D. Dia. Molded from neoprene to ensure positive oil seal. Fits most stamped/die cast covers. 2 per set.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Sabtaj1

#8
October 19, 2015, 06:23:37 PM
Plugs huh??  Crap. I never thought of that. I just used them damn caps and the original clamp on em too. Hmmm.  Great. Thanks!
13 Eco flex.

Stainless works non cat DP/ MRT axle back/ Airaid cai/ 170 T-stat/ 3 bar map/ 1 step colder plugs/ snow stage 3/ hot pipes w/TIAL BOV/ torrie tuned-SCT/

slurppie

#9
October 19, 2015, 07:12:20 PM

Quote from: Sabtaj1 on October 19, 2015, 06:23:37 PM
Plugs huh??  Crap. I never thought of that. I just used them damn caps and the original clamp on em too. Hmmm.  Great. Thanks!

I would be careful about plugs unless there's enough top surface to keep them from getting sucked in. When I was scanning MG's site I thought the ones
I posted were what was being referenced earlier.
2013 w/PP
Synthetic blinker fluid
Ceramic muffler bearings

glock-coma

#10
October 19, 2015, 07:32:15 PM

Quote from: slurppie on October 19, 2015, 07:12:20 PM

Quote from: Sabtaj1 on October 19, 2015, 06:23:37 PM
Plugs huh??  Crap. I never thought of that. I just used them damn caps and the original clamp on em too. Hmmm.  Great. Thanks!

I would be careful about plugs unless there's enough top surface to keep them from getting sucked in. When I was scanning MG's site I thought the ones
I posted were what was being referenced earlier.
exactly, I would definitely rather have a cap than a plug.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

91hybrid

#11
October 19, 2015, 08:35:32 PM
All, in their "proper" use they are plugs. In our application you flip them over act they are caps. Fit perfectly no worries.

John
2014 SHO -PP, Unleashed Tuned, 3bar, Devils Own 100% meth, PPE catted down pipes, 3rd cat delete, Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, 170 deg, NGK 7's plugs, hot pipes - White Platinum 401a
418 whp - 513 wlb/ft
non meth 13.11@103.6 (knock limited)
Meth pass 11.991@114.28

91hybrid

#12
October 19, 2015, 08:39:04 PM
Like this......



John


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2014 SHO -PP, Unleashed Tuned, 3bar, Devils Own 100% meth, PPE catted down pipes, 3rd cat delete, Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, 170 deg, NGK 7's plugs, hot pipes - White Platinum 401a
418 whp - 513 wlb/ft
non meth 13.11@103.6 (knock limited)
Meth pass 11.991@114.28

Sabtaj1

#13
October 19, 2015, 09:50:42 PM
Quote from: 91hybrid on October 19, 2015, 08:39:04 PM
Like this......



John


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Ahhhhhh....   Now I get it. I did not know it was open on the other end.  Perfect.  Thank you!!  I just put this up in case someone "like me" used the rubber chair ends so they check em to be safe. However I will be getting these caps ASAP. They look to work perfect.
13 Eco flex.

Stainless works non cat DP/ MRT axle back/ Airaid cai/ 170 T-stat/ 3 bar map/ 1 step colder plugs/ snow stage 3/ hot pipes w/TIAL BOV/ torrie tuned-SCT/
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