Black Halo Racing and RotoRocks - At Home Motor Rebuild
03-15-2008, 07:35 PM
#55
Come on guys, we need a progress update here!
03-15-2008, 08:04 PM
#56
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03-15-2008, 10:08 PM
#59
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OK, we have pulled the motor out, cleaned it with a pressure washer, put it on an engine stand, and pulled it apart.
my worst fear is true. it is an apex seal on the rear rotor that gave. A tiny piece of it broke off, and just murdered the housing. as soon as we find out, we dropped the tools and went to the pool. there is nothing we can do at this point but wait till Monday, so I can buy a new housing.
Tomorrow CRH and I will clean the rotors, the rear rotor has some damage on it too, bit we'll fix that (it is not irreparable), fit the seals, assemble everything to the point of the last housing, and then just chill until the housing is here.
Here are the pics:
my worst fear is true. it is an apex seal on the rear rotor that gave. A tiny piece of it broke off, and just murdered the housing. as soon as we find out, we dropped the tools and went to the pool. there is nothing we can do at this point but wait till Monday, so I can buy a new housing.
Tomorrow CRH and I will clean the rotors, the rear rotor has some damage on it too, bit we'll fix that (it is not irreparable), fit the seals, assemble everything to the point of the last housing, and then just chill until the housing is here.
Here are the pics:
03-15-2008, 10:16 PM
#62
Ha----Nope! Good guess though. Dang Pilot(new) so tight. I torqued it in with longer trans bolts a little at the time--finally! Now hope I have the PPF adjusted right--measures out find. Got to adjust the clutch soon.
Dont yall get cranky now,
olddragger
Dont yall get cranky now,
olddragger
03-15-2008, 10:31 PM
#64
Hey no failr yall have a covered area and pavement--come on to Ga and see what I have to work in!
Sorry to hear about the housing man--bummer. You may want to go ahead and get both new ones?
Your lower intake really dont look that bad. How were the ports in the housing?
olddragger
Sorry to hear about the housing man--bummer. You may want to go ahead and get both new ones?
Your lower intake really dont look that bad. How were the ports in the housing?
olddragger
03-15-2008, 10:37 PM
#65
Hey no failr yall have a covered area and pavement--come on to Ga and see what I have to work in!
Sorry to hear about the housing man--bummer. You may want to go ahead and get both new ones?
Your lower intake really dont look that bad. How were the ports in the housing?
olddragger
Sorry to hear about the housing man--bummer. You may want to go ahead and get both new ones?
Your lower intake really dont look that bad. How were the ports in the housing?
olddragger
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03-15-2008, 11:59 PM
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Vlad, congrats on the rebuild, sorry to hear you had apex and rotor damage man. I really wouldnt have expected that from how it sounded.
Im gunna have to make a trip up there once the engine is all rebuilt and the turbo is fitted again. Ive got a new job, so I may be ordering my parts sooner than expected.
Hope all else goes well with the build guys. Hope to see you soon Vlad.
Im gunna have to make a trip up there once the engine is all rebuilt and the turbo is fitted again. Ive got a new job, so I may be ordering my parts sooner than expected.
Hope all else goes well with the build guys. Hope to see you soon Vlad.
03-16-2008, 02:17 PM
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swoope: what the heck is that new avatar? Is that kangaroo f#@king that crossfire???
Anxiously awaiting pics...
Anxiously awaiting pics...
03-16-2008, 03:18 PM
#75
that's easy. smash the other side of the fender a bit.
it might not look good, but you can claim it's for aerodynamics, like a golf ball is dimpled.