winter rebuild?
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winter rebuild?
Well it turns out that my compression has gone to **** and I need new seals.
So, will it be cheaper if I buy the rebuild video/engine seal kit or just look for a new/used engine?
So, will it be cheaper if I buy the rebuild video/engine seal kit or just look for a new/used engine?
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It depends on what you replace. I lost an apex seal in the rear rotor and had to find a used rotr and housing(ebay). All to gether it was about $1000. It depends on how much work you want to go threw.
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Originally Posted by seventh_rx
Well it turns out that my compression has gone to **** and I need new seals.
So, will it be cheaper if I buy the rebuild video/engine seal kit or just look for a new/used engine?
So, will it be cheaper if I buy the rebuild video/engine seal kit or just look for a new/used engine?
Once the block is torn down, you'll know exactly what can and cannot be re-used in the next motor. If you're lucky, the internals will be good enough to reuse and rebuild.
I would not yet look into purchasing another motor as a WHOLE or as parts, until you know the condition of your existing motor.
Even if you did get a "good running block" to simply 'drop-in', chances are, that it'll need to be rebuild in the near-future anyways...
Start with your existing motor, then work from there.
Good luck,
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Ok so it would be best to get the video, crack open the engine and see what parts I need to replace first?
Doesn't sound bad. Believe it or not, but I'm kind of excited to crack that biatch open!
Oh yea, do conventional engine stands work alright or should i just keep it on the cherry picker and disassemble it that way?
Thanks
Doesn't sound bad. Believe it or not, but I'm kind of excited to crack that biatch open!
Oh yea, do conventional engine stands work alright or should i just keep it on the cherry picker and disassemble it that way?
Thanks
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That would be where the special tools come into play. You have to get a special head that mounts to the engine stand. You cannot disassembly the engine on the cherry picker and you certainly cannot rebuild it on one. After you get the engine stand adapter it is a good idea to have an air compressor, impact gun, assorted sockets, flywheel removal tool, dowel pin puller, micrometers, dial calipers, etc etc etc
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