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By the way.. nice race!

Another thing that should be mentioned is that you should "GLUE" (I use Red RTV) the gasket into the valve cover. And always check the gasket itself to make sure it hasn't already shrunk on the shelf. Clean the valve cover and head surfaces well, then coat both sides of the gasket with the RTV. If you have a spare head, lay the gasket into the valve cover and then place the valve cover on the head with a light weight on the cover and allow it to set/dry for at least a couple of hours. I generally just leave it overnight. If you don't have a spare head, then place the valve cover in place, but do NOT snap the bale - snapping the bale before the sealer sets might cause the gasket to 'squish out', so just use 'something' to hold the cover in place with a bit of pressure till the RTV sets. After the gasket is dry in the cover, remove the cover and recheck to make sure the gasket is 'stuck' well and in the proper position. Then apply a light coat of oil on the gasket and the head surface, put it on the head and snap the bale. This is to keep the gasket from being 'sucked in' during a race. The valve cover doesn't have a ridge of any sort holding the gasket on the inside edge and the vacuum of the engine can suck the gasket in at the top or bottom (usually the bottom since it's the long side) and dump your oil OUT on the track- eventually starving your engine of the oil it so desperately needs to live - since it's behind you, you can't see it from the driver's seat. When your oil light comes on, it's already too late! The light coat of oil on the gasket will help to keep the gasket from becoming STUCK to the head when you remove the cover. If done correctly, you will probably NEVER have to repeat this process. The coat of RTV also helps to keep the gasket from shrinking. I have the same gaskets on my engines for YEARS with no leaks. However, be sure to check them EVERY TIME you remove the cover for any reason. EXTRA SPECIALLY if you have to remove the cover before an important session .. like the RACE! I try to NEVER remove a valve cover before a race session... unless I REALLY HAVE TO.

Wild zero roll stiffness on the back with torque arms extending up from behind the gearbox require some explanation of latest swing arm geometry.

Good race! sponsered by iracing?

Future "dark" races that are dry could just be run with them switched off, I suppose...

Love this, one thing I do differently to save time is use toe plates. Totally agree with sharing info of what “the fast guys run” it’s more fun if everyone goes fast! Nobody believes me when i say there’s nothing special just drive it faster

You can buy sand bags to simulate driver weight, 4 50# bags can be spread out where driver weight would be. Empty out 1 bag as needed to get more precise or add some over 200.

Just uploaded my race from Friday and a good POV of Chase collecting Tyler. Hopefully I didn't get in y'all's way too much in turn 2 to 3.

Nice win!

Loved that race. It was a lot fun. Sad I couldn’t challenge you for the win at the end.

Nice,,,enjoyed that a lot.

Well done, Mike

Stellar racecraft Michael! Congrats!

Great race, guys.

That race was a lot of fun. It’s always great racing with you.

Hard to tell how loud it is through the video but the electric power steering whine appears normal. I too worried about mine, I have a 08 s40 and it has made this whine for the past five years I have owned it. I’ve listened to other similar Volvos and they sound the same.

Hi there - interesting video! What type of Formula Vee is this (i.e., manufacturer/model)?

The commentary adds context of championship, otherwise its just another race video, thanks

Another great video! 👍

Yeah guy!

Nice you changed it to not made for kids so I can comment.... when you say "this engine likes to run lower than tis mark", is that because you were getting too much in overflow can or another way of telling that?

Excellent video, would love to see more like this.

Any overheating problems?

Did you just tape around the bottom part or did you tape it to the frame?

Unlucky Mike next year 😉

What is that? Gorilla tape? Or electrical tape?

What u have your hand on is the electric power steering pump

It's bad power steering pump..starting to wear out or fluid in its saverely dirty

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Why does it do this?

Normal to me cause my v50 does the same... electric power steering, not belt driven. Be more concerned with pcv on it.

Volvo...figures

Estaria bien k eaplicaras un poco de lo k estas asiendo

This guy Hasn't got a clue what hes doing

Excellent informative video and great videography doing it one handed. going to try this with my vintage tractor

Pure shade tree work!

tape the problem lol

hi . I want to do same work on my beam....can I weld it with a 110 volt harbor freight welding machine? or do i need to purchase something stronger? thank you

Tape?

Be great to see a narrowing beam job with adjusters from you... cheers

Never even thought about it.