Bought myself a 954 (project)
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I managed to get in the shop over the weekend. Engine is now out. If I was asked if it was a difficult job, I would have to say no. Everything worked out well. Even the swing arm and lower mount. I'd say the hardest part, which wasn't very hard, was pulling the throttle bodies off the boots.
Pretty cool how far she got stripped though. Next round of shop time for me, Leak test to determine how far I'm going with it.
Pretty cool how far she got stripped though. Next round of shop time for me, Leak test to determine how far I'm going with it.
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Not so lucky with this one. Decision time. I've got two cylinders leaking almost 15% and two less than 5. Exhaust valves are bad on 3 & 4.
I'll pop the head off and have a closer look. Right now, unless I see something real ugly inside, I'll do the head and re-ring it. At least I should know what I have when I'm done.
Should be fun!
I'll pop the head off and have a closer look. Right now, unless I see something real ugly inside, I'll do the head and re-ring it. At least I should know what I have when I'm done.
Should be fun!
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Another round in the shop. Loving it.
I'm almost ready to split the cases. For an engine with 40k miles on it she looks good. I'm measuring standard bore so I have options. Next round I'll measure the pistons and ring end gaps. Hoping to still just re-ring but you never know! Cylinders look good. Short piston skirt wear is noticeable for sure.
Here's a pic of the bottom end with oil pan off. Interesting bit I found hanging out inside the case. It could have been bad!
I'm almost ready to split the cases. For an engine with 40k miles on it she looks good. I'm measuring standard bore so I have options. Next round I'll measure the pistons and ring end gaps. Hoping to still just re-ring but you never know! Cylinders look good. Short piston skirt wear is noticeable for sure.
Here's a pic of the bottom end with oil pan off. Interesting bit I found hanging out inside the case. It could have been bad!
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Question: crankcase bolts and head bolts, do I have to replace them?