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Jun 25, 2012, 06:27 PM
they media/sand blasting done to strip the VC leaves residue behind the baffles.'' Hello Spun bearings''
You are not getting that out of it without completely removing the baffles. MANY EVO engines are being destroyed from this exact same thing. GLASS bead and sand blasting has NO, NO place near any internal engine parts, end of story.
You can remove the baffles and clean it. Drill and tap with super small bolts to put it back together if you like but there is no way I'd do that. I'd trust JB weld first. Honestly, I'd throw it in the garbage and buy a new one if it was for my engine.
You can remove the baffles and clean it. Drill and tap with super small bolts to put it back together if you like but there is no way I'd do that. I'd trust JB weld first. Honestly, I'd throw it in the garbage and buy a new one if it was for my engine.
Jun 25, 2012, 10:03 PM
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At o'riely auto parts you can buy spray cans of aircraft paint stripper and it'll get all the paint off (probably in 1 can) without having to worry about particles. Maybe a good roughing up with some fine grit sand paper and you could have it powder coated also.
Jun 26, 2012, 06:04 AM
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Eddie i think i finally got the head done thanks for letting use the spring compressor. when would you like to meet so i can give it back.
oh and does anybody have some wheels that i can use while mine are getting powdercoated? 3-4 days tops and the car will be sitting, i just cant leave in on jackstands at the apartment lol
oh and does anybody have some wheels that i can use while mine are getting powdercoated? 3-4 days tops and the car will be sitting, i just cant leave in on jackstands at the apartment lol
Jun 26, 2012, 09:39 AM
correct, the few that I've seen done locally had not had this done....and flakes+media were noticeably peeling off . I had pictures but i deleted them
To the people that say they ''Haven't had a problem'', do a quick check under your valve covers. They might need an extra cleaning
To the people that say they ''Haven't had a problem'', do a quick check under your valve covers. They might need an extra cleaning
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correct, the few that I've seen done locally had not had this done....and flakes+media were noticeably peeling off . I had pictures but i deleted them
To the people that say they ''Haven't had a problem'', do a quick check under your valve covers. They might need an extra cleaning
To the people that say they ''Haven't had a problem'', do a quick check under your valve covers. They might need an extra cleaning
Jun 26, 2012, 10:36 AM
just because you feel ok doesn't mean you don't have AIDS eating your insides. Oil contamination wont blow your motor up instantly,but over time it can lead to things like a spun bearing. I'm not talking ****, just trying to inform you guys because I've personally seen it a few times.
like I said, check under your valve cover...if you even know how to take it off
like I said, check under your valve cover...if you even know how to take it off
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just because you feel ok doesn't mean you don't have AIDS eating your insides. Oil contamination wont blow your motor up instantly,but over time it can lead to things like a spun bearing. I'm not talking ****, just trying to inform you guys because I've personally seen it a few times.
like I said, check under your valve cover...if you even know how to take it off
like I said, check under your valve cover...if you even know how to take it off
Good day to you sir.
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Good info ^ ^ i had to recheck my valvecover after this guy mentioned it. Just like he said. those little bits of media get everewhere very easily. had to drill out my baffles to clean it out from a job that was done " correctly" . this can be somewhat avoided if the proper preventative steps are taken. good luck to you guy looking to do this mod in the future
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