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Old 03-26-11, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Brodie121
Definitely looks like that would be the problem, in the first pic it looks like the inner oil control groove has a hole blown right through it.

Easiest way to test would be to make something to pressure test the rotor, if you cant tell by looking at it.

You are right. There is certainly a hole in the wall that divides the inner and outer oil control rings. This would definitely allow oil to bypass the oil control rings and create the smoke screen I experienced. In addition, there may also be a hole on the outer wall of the outside groove, leading into the interior of the rotor.

I am on the hunt for another rotor now.

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That rotor is an expensive paperweight. I've never seen that before, ever.
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Old 03-27-11, 08:48 AM
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That rotor is an expensive paperweight. I've never seen that before, ever.
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