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N54 Engine Block Surface (Rebuild)
If it’s deeper or larger than a minor imperfection, it could affect the seal. Performing a pressure test after installation to check for leaks just in case.
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Engine P0013 Light on Intermittently
Looks like for GM related vehicles that code is for the variable valve timing actuator/solenoid that will phase the camshaft forward or retard the camshaft to allow for variable air intake.
It will ...
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N54 Engine Block Surface (Rebuild)
Technically that is part of the deck of the block. Have you already had the block deck surfaced by a reputable machine shop? Obviously can’t take off a whole lot of material otherwise you will have to ...
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N54 Engine Block Surface (Rebuild)
Two scenarios:
If there is material sticking up, you'll need to knock it down even with the flat of the mating surface. You can do this with a very flat piece of board and a very fine grit of ...
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'05 Scion tC, bought used. 145k miles , unknown if spark plugs were ever changed. Should I change 'em?
Definitely change them. Even if you pull them out and they looks okay, I'd still change them. Yes, it might cost you a few dollars (denaro, yen, rubles, whatever) to do so, but knowing the state of ...
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'05 Scion tC, bought used. 145k miles , unknown if spark plugs were ever changed. Should I change 'em?
The only real way to answer this question is to pull the spark plugs and check their condition. If the electrodes are starting to look worn then replace them, if they still have useful life then check ...
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Turned engine over wrong way now wont start
I'm referring here to the timing belt, not the serpentine belt.
It's possible that if your timing belt tensioner is very weak and/or your timing belt has stretched beyond the recommended maximum ...
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Priming Motor that sat for 6 months. Did I screw up?
I have used a borescope to examine cylinders through their spark plug port holes, but I wasn't looking for wall damage then. I'm not sure that would even be visible unless it was severe.
I can't see ...
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Priming Motor that sat for 6 months. Did I screw up?
Can I tell you for sure you've caused wear by washing down the cylinders? Nope. No way I can tell you that unequivocally, but there is the possibility. I can tell you that you probably haven't washed ...
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Engine sounds worrying me after oil issues
Based on your recording, it sounds like you have developed an exhaust leak. Check the exhaust manifold for cracks, a worn exhaust gasket, the EGR valve (if equipped) and related exhaust tubing. Be ...
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Engine sounds worrying me after oil issues
If you have added oil to your engine to bring the oil mark on the dipstick higher than the "FULL" line, you should remove the excess as soon as possible. If an engine contains much more oil ...
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What are primary & secondary engine balance?
Just one comment, 1000 RPM would be 1000/60 = 16.67 RPS, or Hz. There's that factor of 60 seconds per minute, (Hz is per second).
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