Strange Sound Rebuild Rebound Thread
#31
Burning Brakes
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If you haven't already, just change out the guts of the thermostat for a new one? When mine failed, it looked fine, there is no visual indication of it failing but it did. And when thermostat fail, if you don't pay attention, the engine can overheat quickly.
A failed thermostat definitely shortens an engine life. Mine caused my valve guide to go bad in a very short time even after replacing the thermostat.
A failed thermostat definitely shortens an engine life. Mine caused my valve guide to go bad in a very short time even after replacing the thermostat.
I have another thermostat with only 51K on it. Perhaps I will use internals from that one.
#32
Burning Brakes
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Answered my own question. Since I have this apart I'm gonna replace the springs, regulator and o-ring, It seems the springs are the most likely to fail. Cheap insurance.
#36
Burning Brakes
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#37
Burning Brakes
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My cleaning routine is:
1. Parts Washer
2. Cold water rinse.
3. Very hot soapy water clean, rinse.
4. Compressed air.
5. Alcohol/carb cleaner w/ kimtech wipes (prior to assembly).
1. Parts Washer
2. Cold water rinse.
3. Very hot soapy water clean, rinse.
4. Compressed air.
5. Alcohol/carb cleaner w/ kimtech wipes (prior to assembly).
#38
Race Car
Perfect, thanks.
I got lazy and sent all the hard parts (cam towers, case etc) off to Ollies for cleaning. I will do the final glory clean myself
I got lazy and sent all the hard parts (cam towers, case etc) off to Ollies for cleaning. I will do the final glory clean myself
#40
Burning Brakes
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Honestly, no. Not in the cam towers but the particles might be so small that I can't see them. I will take a magnet and see what I can pick up in the parts washer.
I remember there was some grey mystery sludge in the case. Hopefully, Ollies will get everything out with the hot tank.
I remember there was some grey mystery sludge in the case. Hopefully, Ollies will get everything out with the hot tank.
#42
Burning Brakes
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