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| GeorgeRud |
 Jan 14 2013, 07:47 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Ouch, just got a call from my mechanic that two of the head studs on one cylinder won't torque up on my 2.7 conversion. The engine had been previously rebuilt with time serts and dilivar studs, but it seems that a couple of these have pulled as well.
Can the case still be saved? I think it may be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ! |
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| pcar916 |
Jan 14 2013, 08:18 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jan 14 2013, 08:47 AM)  Ouch, just got a call from my mechanic that two of the head studs on one cylinder won't torque up on my 2.7 conversion. The engine had been previously rebuilt with time serts and dilivar studs, but it seems that a couple of these have pulled as well. Can the case still be saved? I think it may be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) ! Dilavar is the problem. Use steel or ARP/Raceware. If slightly larger TimeCerts can be used it would be ok and a competent machinist will be able to tell you that. At the same time though have the trueness of the case halves tested. Lots of time the mag has warped and the case halves have to be shaved true, and new crank and counterbalance shaft bearing journals cut... back to std. preferably as long as bearings are available. I've generally been able to build up 3L or 3.2L engines though for the same cost (or a bit more) as what it takes to rebuild a 2.7 properly. Then I have an engine that lasts a lot longer between rebuilds. The only thing I miss is the exhaust note of the 2.7L and smaller engines. There's just no duplicating it with larger displacements. Good luck! |
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| GeorgeRud |
Jan 14 2013, 08:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yeah, I'm trying to weigh my options. The engine has RS p&c, Garretson cams, Carrera tensioners, and all the other "proper" goodies, and I do love the sound of these engines.
Sounds like it may take a tear down to see what things look like and go from there. |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 14 2013, 08:29 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,946 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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It's likely the stud is stretched this time unless the case savers were not done right. Just my opinion buy that's where I would look.
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| sixnotfour |
Jan 14 2013, 08:20 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,821 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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The fix is Case Savers, Pelican sells them, large coarse thread, Unlike timeserts same pitch, bigger od, The drilled out timeserts is the right size to tap for CaseSavers.
Timeserts , I have seen too short in length used that shortens the lifespan. |
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