To Rebuild Or Not To...
#1
I had oil leaking front the front cover and had the dealer replace the gasket. About 6-8 months later it finally died. I beieve it lost compression on the rear rotor. I decided that I would try to rebuild it myself. After removing the oil pan, I found trust bearings in the bottom of the pan. I am guessing that this was due to the mechanic at the dealership replacing the front cover gasket.
Now I am trying to decide if I should attempt the rebuild myself or use the core for a rebuild. Every shop that I have seen require an unassembled core. Based on the presumed cause of the engine failing, is there any way to tell if I can get away without new housings, rotors, or e-shaft?
Now I am trying to decide if I should attempt the rebuild myself or use the core for a rebuild. Every shop that I have seen require an unassembled core. Based on the presumed cause of the engine failing, is there any way to tell if I can get away without new housings, rotors, or e-shaft?
#6
I'm not sure if your housings, rotors, or e-shaft could have got damaged. Unless the bearings entered the housings somehow. The best thing to do is pull out the motor and dissassemble it then you'll truly now, whether its rebuildable, or just good for a core.
#9
[quote name='jester' date='Apr 7 2005, 12:38 PM']I guess I'll just tear it down and see what I have. Hopefully my first rebuild won't be too traumatic.
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