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One for the books - first time A4 owner - Pulling Hair!
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Originally posted by Rando1201 View PostOk went down there today. Used the permatex #2 , almost fixed the leak. Also fixed my oil pressure adjustment valve. The engine seems pretty dialed. I ran the boat through out the harbor. Did big 360s used reverse. Tested doing bursts of throttle. At first I thought the engine had no power . I was kinda bummed, but now I am very very happy. Every thing is so smooth I mean its seamless from idle to gear. No bogging or lagging in the throttle acceleration. I think I may have a small exhaust leak or intake leak. I hear a very very slight hissing.Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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Slight hissing?
Bill
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Originally posted by Dave Neptune View PostHissing noises are usually related to the intake, carb or vacuum leak.
Exhaust leaks are usually a spitting sound.
Dave Neptune
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Originally posted by Rando1201 View PostThanks, and is there anything I can do to prevent a fire? I noticed the engine compartment is super warm. Would adding a heat wrap on the hot part of the exhaust help? Maybe install some sheet metal in the engine compartment? Or overkill?
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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Originally posted by Dave Neptune View PostFirst what is the engine temp and are you sure of your gage? Do you keep your fan on during operation or not?
Indeed the "hot portion" should be wrapped. Our host has it.
Dave Neptune
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Originally posted by Rando1201 View Post...I must have wrapped it wrong last time because I had noticed some smoke from the heat wrap.
Keep hatches open until it settles in.-Jerry
'Lone Ranger'
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Originally posted by roadnsky View PostIF the heat wrap was NEW then it is normal for it to "Off Gas" (smoke) for a while.
Keep hatches open until it settles in.
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Originally posted by Rando1201 View PostOk my friend was saying there's some sort of puddy that roofers use. Could I apply something like this to possibly plug up leaks?
Or, better yet, replace the entire exhaust.-Jerry
'Lone Ranger'
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