SasaniFab
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- Dec 1, 2013
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Mexico,
Connecticut
So I got a message on Facebook from a guy who purchased a built motor for me awhile back. The engine had the best of the best. New oem head, new oem 6 bolt crank , all new oem timing components including the oil pump with straight cut gears. He took the car out for a spin and oil started leaking out of the oil pump gear seal. He pulled the motor and noticed the oil pump gear was hard to turn. I assembled the shortblock , oringed the block and installed the head. I didn’t install the timing belt or cams. This is what he found when pulling the front cover. Everything else is in perfect order? The motor has less and 600 miles on it.
He believes he overtightened the timing belt and side loaded the gears.... The scuff marks look pronounced on once side , almost like it was spinning Off center
To clarify , the motor has 3k
He believes he overtightened the timing belt and side loaded the gears.... The scuff marks look pronounced on once side , almost like it was spinning Off center
To clarify , the motor has 3k
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