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Uhh-Ohh…., My Ongoing 914 Build Adventures.... |
Larmo63 |
Apr 16 2016, 07:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I think a main bearing took a shit. Dammit.
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Cairo94507 |
Apr 16 2016, 08:01 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,650 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I hope not.
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914_teener |
Apr 16 2016, 08:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Oh no.....
Unmistakable sound Larwrence. |
76-914 |
Apr 16 2016, 08:27 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
What are the symptoms, Toodlum's?
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Larmo63 |
Apr 16 2016, 09:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I thought it sounded like a valve issue, but I checked them, and drained the oil.
Definitely a main or rod bearing. Metal in the drain pan. Bummer. So, do I build another /4 2.2 or my 2.3 /6? My budget dictates that I do the /4 for now with the /6 in the pipeline, I suppose. Pulling the motor Wednesday. Crap. |
0396 |
Apr 16 2016, 09:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
Sorry to hear..... I guess now is the time to pull that 3.8 I hear you have stashed away.
Good luck with your diagnoses. |
Cuda911 |
Apr 16 2016, 10:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Awww, crap, sorry to hear that, Lawrence.
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euro911 |
Apr 17 2016, 12:13 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
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Coondog |
Apr 17 2016, 05:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Now that would piss me off. I guess the bright side is other then throwing $$$ at a unexpected repair you will have a stronger motor behind you.
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PlantMan |
Apr 17 2016, 08:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
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EdwardBlume |
Apr 17 2016, 09:35 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
What a bummer... sorry to hear... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Apr 18 2016, 07:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,414 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ouch, it's what we all fear with an old car.
Time to change your avatar? |
McMark |
Apr 18 2016, 08:34 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,177 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I don't have any complete motors laying around to send you. But you can swap the main bearings in about 10 hours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Much faster if it's a rod bearing. |
forrestkhaag |
Apr 18 2016, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) is an idea worth doing. I will donate time in your garage to that effort prior to my Seattle trip on Thursday if you can get the parts defined in time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Larmo63 |
Sep 19 2016, 09:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I have been through a lot since this occurrence, but a rebuilt 2.7 is on the way. This will be my install thread. (I guess)
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Mikey914 |
Sep 20 2016, 12:42 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Way to steer into the skid !
You know sometime things happen for a reason, now you have the excuse to do the 2.7. Can't wait to see you at WCR with it! |
Whitney Mic |
Sep 20 2016, 02:03 AM
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What sort of chicanery is this? Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 29-June 16 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 20,157 Region Association: None |
I have been through a lot since this occurrence, but a rebuilt 2.7 is on the way. This will be my install thread. (I guess) oof! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Sorry the engine wore out on you. Sounds like you have your plan set for the new power plant, good luck with the new install!! Hope you can get back on the road soon, I will be watching your thread and cheering from the sidelines! -- Whit |
euro911 |
Sep 20 2016, 03:14 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Way to steer into the skid ! Well, with selling off all the great raffle prizes he took home from the 2015 WCR, is it any surprise that he could afford to purchase a freshly built 2.7L motor? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) You know sometime things happen for a reason, now you have the excuse to do the 2.7. Can't wait to see you at WCR with it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
76-914 |
Sep 20 2016, 08:25 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I have been through a lot since this occurrence, Your not alone. All 914 owners will be "put to the test" at one time or another. Some walk away while others put there best foot forward. This is congruent with your signature. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) "S" cams? |
TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 20 2016, 03:29 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,299 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I don't understand why this would piss anyone off. Its a mechanical device. It will wear out. It will break. Not if, but when. Its part of owning and driving a car. If I blew up an engine cause I did something stupid like ignoring low oil on the dipstick, or exceeding 7000 rpm, now that would piss me off. Losing a bearing on a worn out engine is to be expected
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