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Piston Problem- how to fix?, MY ENGINE DROPPED OFF THE ENGINE STAND!!! |
tornik550 |
Sep 14 2010, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
I have a set of KB performance 96mm pistons. I recently disassembled most of my engine. The engine was freshly rebuilt (with about 250 miles) however I was having an issue with cyl 3 so I took the engine out.
About 25 miles prior to removing the engine, I stripped the #4 spark plug hole. I replaced it with with a time-sert. I thought that I had done a good job of removing the metal fragments. Once I got the cylinders off, I realized that I missed several metal fragments. What can I do to fix the piston? Is there a DIY fix? Yes, there are some minor gouges on the cylinder wall- I am going to get it honed. Attached image(s) |
VaccaRabite |
Sep 15 2010, 08:06 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,584 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
could you try going in with a dental pick to remove those shards, or are they welded in there now? even if you get the metal out, you are going to want to have the piston checked for roundness and possibly machined and re balanced - which would also mean pulling the other two pistons.
Without having it checked, you could end up re-scoring your cylinder. if you want to go this route, I have 3 used 96mm KB pistons in my shop. I would be happy to sell you one of them for cheap. You would still have to re-balance the other pistons. Zach |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 15 2010, 08:09 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Ouch.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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VaccaRabite |
Sep 15 2010, 08:11 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,584 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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DNHunt |
Sep 15 2010, 08:35 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
This sure has the feel of a disaster that builds from 1 bad choice to another. I've been there a few times myself, most of us probably have, and the hardest thing to do is stop and say enough, "I'm going to do it right". Check the oil first, hopefully every thing stayed in the cylinder. If the oil has bits in it, I'd tear it down. At the very least I'd replace the piston and re-ring. I think if you weigh the fuched piston you could balance the new one by matching the weight.
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charliew |
Sep 15 2010, 03:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
Only if the new piston is havier than the old one. I would try the dental pick or a hacksaw blade with the sides of the teeth ground off so the blade only cuts on it's front not the sides. You can also make the blade the right width that way.
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brant |
Sep 15 2010, 04:46 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I think its replacement time
I agree with Dave... I've tried to cut corners in the past and then later ended up tearing everything down to fix it the right way after the shortcut didn't work..... |
tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
I went outside and tried to pick the metal bits out. It was somewhat difficult but the metal bits came out and the piston is back to new. As soon as I was done I was standing beside the engine stand and saw that the engine started to lean. I saw the brand new engine stand was starting to break. THE ENGINE FELL OFF THE ENGINE STAND!!! or correctly the engine stand broke and the engine fell. One head stud landed on the ground and the other landed on my knee cap. I am somewhat shocked that my knee cap isn't broke. Everything appears well except one head stud is very bent. So any body know where I can purchase one extended head stud?
Of coarse, I will be going to harbor freight and letting them know about the situation. I just purchased the damn thing less than a week ago. I was so happy that I was able to correct the piston problem only to become extremely pissed a few minutes later. I have a very nice imprint of the end of a head stud on my knee. My knee freakin hurts!!! I Think I need to call my local sleeze ball lawyer (just kidding). |
ripper911 |
Sep 15 2010, 07:45 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
lol, sue Harbor Freight! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Where'd you get the engine stand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Not that I condone sueing everybody... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stick.gif) |
tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
lol, sue Harbor Freight! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Where'd you get the engine stand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Not that I condone sueing everybody... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stick.gif) I just purchased the damn engine stand at my local harbor freight 5 days ago!!! I'm not the suing type either but I need to get enough money to get a new head stud. Just kidding. It is pretty annoying that because they made a crap product, now I have to spend my hard earned money to buy a new head stud. I realize that it is not much money but it is still annoying. |
ripper911 |
Sep 15 2010, 07:57 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
lol, sue Harbor Freight! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Where'd you get the engine stand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Not that I condone sueing everybody... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stick.gif) I just purchased the damn engine stand at my local harbor freight 5 days ago!!! I'm not the suing type either but I need to get enough money to get a new head stud. Just kidding. It is pretty annoying that because they made a crap product, now I have to spend my hard earned money to buy a new head stud. I realize that it is not much money but it is still annoying. If the stand failed, talk to the seller. See if they will fix the situation... :EDIT: By the way, I thought Harbour Freight only shipped the car. lol, Yeah, sue them too... |
WFG |
Sep 15 2010, 08:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 6-December 05 From: nashville tenn 37076 Member No.: 5,243 |
Harbor Freight has cheep prices because it has cheep tools
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Dr Evil |
Sep 15 2010, 08:03 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Man, I have used many of their stands without issue. Got a pic?
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nathansnathan |
Sep 15 2010, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None |
I had an engine come down once. It broke the fanhousing only. This was using an empi engine stand
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.jbugs.com-11782-1284602898.1.jpg) The whole stand fell down with the engine on it - don't get a stand like this. It's not made for a type 4 engine. |
tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
Man, I have used many of their stands without issue. Got a pic? I'll take one later tonight. There are three pieces of metal that are bolted together with a single bolt. THe main metal pieces held up fine but the main bolt broke which made all the pieces fall apart. If the bolt didn't break, I think that everything would have been fine. I have a billion tools from HF and I have been very happy. There have been three tools that I have had issues with- leak down gauge, engine stand and orbital buffer. I had an identical engine stand from HF in the past and never had any issues eventhough I was was quite rough on it. Even after tonight, I still like harbor freight. |
tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
Man, I have used many of their stands without issue. Got a pic? I'll take one later tonight. There are three pieces of metal that are bolted together with a single bolt. THe main metal pieces held up fine but the main bolt broke which made all the pieces fall apart. If the bolt didn't break, I think that everything would have been fine. I have a billion tools from HF and I have been very happy. There have been three tools that I have had issues with- leak down gauge, engine stand and orbital buffer. I had an identical engine stand from HF in the past and never had any issues eventhough I was was quite rough on it. Even after tonight, I still like harbor freight. |
tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
opps
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tornik550 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
So does anybody know a good source for reasonably priced head studs for use on engines with spacers? I purchased my set from somebody on this forum several years ago. The quality seemed to be good. I really don't want to spend $350 on a new set of head studs just because one stud is bent.
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PlaysWithCars |
Sep 15 2010, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sorry, no help on a head stud, but I will second your sentiment that Harbor Freight's leak down testers suck. I bought one, try to use it once, and took it right back.
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Krieger |
Sep 15 2010, 10:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,759 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
How about Jake Raby or FAT Performance?
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