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Old 04-03-14, 12:47 AM
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checking rotors through spark plug hole

You think I would be able to tell which rotors I have by sticking one of those little cams down the spark plug hole?

A bought an engine years ago because it had good compression and I needed a replacement. He told me it was an s5 t2. After reading on the forums I can tell it has s4 housings, rear s5 t2 iron, s4 t2 intake manifold, and plastic thermostat cover, which I believe is a s5. You think I will be able to tell if its a machined rotor by looking at the face of it?
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possibly, try it
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it really depends on how much carbon buildup there is, if the pocket is covered with carbon it is nearly impossible to tell.
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look through the holes on the other side of the engine..they are bigger..
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
look through the holes on the other side of the engine..they are bigger..
I wish I did when my manifolds were off.
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