Hi everyone,
Tahiti is still being overhauled. We just received the head gaskets and, as Raymond says, she should be ready soon. I'm leaving for Houston on May 22 or 23. Not sure I'll have the chance to drive the first 1500km before re-check and final torquing before that...If not, I'll try to be back before the end of the Summer..perfect time for a ride.
Anyway, the cylinder heads have beed checked and pressure tested, but were alright. It seems the main problem was an O'ring with the wrong diameter and probably the wrong materiel on the oil circuit between the main block and the right cylinder head. The oil was leaking from this joint into the water circuit just next to it. I found pictures from 1996, and it seems it was already leaking at that time...
Marcel has opened the main oil box under the block to make sure everything was well where it should be. It seems that he found some dirt inside, but hopefully nothing serious.
Raymond should install one of his magic ignition box this week, and that would be the final touch.
See..the best hands are taking care of the car, and everything should be alright soon, so don't be to worried Jef..just patient