Author Topic: Weird piston damage - LNF - tuned, GT3071 - (Read 62814 times)

Kelu · « **Reply #75 on:** April 28, 2015, 06:41:50 AM »

After few months of delay I got the car back, everything seems working well.

I'm impressed by the mechanic pulling it pretty fast (even took months, he worked only days to finish it) and very good quality work. The guy who take care of assembly was new in the shop, brought in the shop after the engine was dissembled.

The stock clutch is so nice and smooth, I hope it will last

The only problem which I noticed is a metallic squeak when I down shift. The suspected part is the crank gear which was reported as showing visible wear:

I'm thinking to replace all gears and parts related to the timing if I have to remove the timing chain again to replace the crankshaft gear.

DrJones · « **Reply #76 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:10:40 PM »

Looks like the front of the crank gear is missing the very thin metal washer. I believe it's a thrust washer between the oil pump and the gear.

Kelu · « **Reply #77 on:** April 28, 2015, 01:56:40 PM »

Quote from: DrJones on April 28, 2015, 12:10:40 PM

Looks like the front of the crank gear is missing the very thin metal washer. I believe it's a thrust washer between the oil pump and the gear.

Not sure if is missing because the picture was taken during the installation or that might be the issue from the metallic squeak when downshifting even gently?

DrJones · « **Reply #78 on:** April 29, 2015, 08:00:09 AM »

Quote from: Kelu on April 28, 2015, 01:56:40 PM

Not sure if is missing because the picture was taken during the installation or that might be the issue from the metallic squeak when downshifting even gently?

Hard to say. I just noticed it wasn't in that picture. It drove me nuts the first time I was going to time the motor and couldn't find the timing mark on the gear because that thin washer was covering it.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #79 on:** April 30, 2015, 03:34:17 PM »

You sure the squeak isn't coming from the brakes?

Kelu · « **Reply #80 on:** May 03, 2015, 04:10:43 PM »

Dunno what to say but the squake is gone, i didn't drive it for few days and this weekend no mores squeaks. All good, prepAring for oil change and almost normal driving

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #81 on:** May 05, 2015, 01:19:36 AM »

Squake
Squake
Squake

Kelu · « **Reply #82 on:** May 05, 2015, 02:58:42 AM »

Ok ok, I fixed it ... i was typing from my phone ...

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #83 on:** May 12, 2015, 08:09:21 AM »

Good to see you back on the road Kelu.

Kelu · « **Reply #84 on:** May 12, 2015, 03:21:29 PM »

Thanks Jeremy

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #85 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:11:12 PM »

Happy birthday Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!

Kelu · « **Reply #86 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:18:56 PM »

Ty, I will let her know

elff · « **Reply #87 on:** May 12, 2015, 07:05:26 PM »

Hey

Did you watch the MotoGP race yet. I am trying to not spoil it but it's killing me to not talk about it!!!

Kelu · « **Reply #88 on:** May 13, 2015, 12:01:54 PM »

No and don't spoil, keep the MotoGP chats in F1 topic.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #89 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:36:13 PM »

Elff-

Can you describe WHY you enjoy MotoGP? What aspects of the format do you enjoy?

elff · « **Reply #90 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:52:10 PM »

Why yes I can.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #91 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:24:46 PM »

Feel free to share right here in this thread Kelu doesn't mind.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #92 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:24:49 PM »

Please, do so here in this thread.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #93 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:26:34 PM »

Beat you by three seconds

elff · « **Reply #94 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:38:36 PM »

I love the fact that these guys race around a track at 200+mph with no roll cages or protections other than a helmet leather and body armor and that they actually hit each other.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #95 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:41:04 PM »

Is that all?

elff · « **Reply #96 on:** May 14, 2015, 07:48:05 PM »

Im not at home and only have the iPhone. So it takes some time to mess with Kelu right now.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #97 on:** May 14, 2015, 08:05:03 PM »

Hey have you seen anyone at the gas station cleaning the inside of their windows recently?

Me neither.

elff · « **Reply #98 on:** May 14, 2015, 08:20:44 PM »

No
But if you do
RUN!!!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #99 on:** May 14, 2015, 10:39:39 PM »

Do they really hit 200?
Wow. Can you post a video of that?

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