Whippled 04 Mystichrome cobra....
11/6/12, 07:25 PM
#43
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Only had about 1.5 hour tonight so we didn't get REAL far but we found the issue...
Passenger side head is trashed, valves look fine, but we will get the head off and see if the issue was contained just inside the head...
Some pictures to come
Passenger side head is trashed, valves look fine, but we will get the head off and see if the issue was contained just inside the head...
Some pictures to come
11/6/12, 07:38 PM
#44
Originally Posted by slostang
Only had about 1.5 hour tonight so we didn't get REAL far but we found the issue...
Passenger side head is trashed, valves look fine, but we will get the head off and see if the issue was contained just inside the head...
Some pictures to come
Passenger side head is trashed, valves look fine, but we will get the head off and see if the issue was contained just inside the head...
Some pictures to come
11/6/12, 08:38 PM
#46
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Intercooler, pulleys, belts, ect gone and working on the supercharger.
Bye Bye Whipple
Nice ports (All the valves look straight)
And this where it went bad for us
This then told us the cam(s) are shot
This was the first thing that fell out when we cracked the seal...
And here you go...
Chains are still together, ALOT ALOT of metal shavings, but we think the pistons/underside are fine....
Bye Bye Whipple
Nice ports (All the valves look straight)
And this where it went bad for us
This then told us the cam(s) are shot
This was the first thing that fell out when we cracked the seal...
And here you go...
Chains are still together, ALOT ALOT of metal shavings, but we think the pistons/underside are fine....
11/6/12, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by slostang
Intercooler, pulleys, belts, ect gone and working on the supercharger.
Bye Bye Whipple
Nice ports (All the valves look straight)
And this where it went bad for us
This then told us the cam(s) are shot
This was the first thing that fell out when we cracked the seal...
And here you go...
Chains are still together, ALOT ALOT of metal shavings, but we think the pistons/underside are fine....
Bye Bye Whipple
Nice ports (All the valves look straight)
And this where it went bad for us
This then told us the cam(s) are shot
This was the first thing that fell out when we cracked the seal...
And here you go...
Chains are still together, ALOT ALOT of metal shavings, but we think the pistons/underside are fine....
11/6/12, 09:47 PM
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The motor is being pulled, Tim Matherly will be doing the refresh. It'll be pulled apart, inspected, cranked checked, new seals, bearings, mill work...everything.
We just don't have the means to get the stuff done, tools or skill....
But we knew this and had planned to get it out there from the start.
We just don't have the means to get the stuff done, tools or skill....
But we knew this and had planned to get it out there from the start.
11/9/12, 10:34 AM
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What a mess of metal shavings. Hopefully that motor gets cleaned up and begins running like a champ again. Will be excited for the good news, which is hopefully soon lol
11/9/12, 07:29 PM
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Not really sure, lose of oil I'd assume?
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11/25/12, 09:30 AM
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Some progress but not alot, since the owner had his ankle re-built(
) things have been slow, but even on crutches we got the motor stripped, starter, AC, exhaust un bolted, trans un bolted. Next we plan on having the motor out this week...maybe. We still haven't removed the driver valve cover or the passenger head to look down. More to come this week possibly..
) things have been slow, but even on crutches we got the motor stripped, starter, AC, exhaust un bolted, trans un bolted. Next we plan on having the motor out this week...maybe. We still haven't removed the driver valve cover or the passenger head to look down. More to come this week possibly..
12/9/12, 06:49 PM
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Spent another 2 hours at it today, motor is out, found a few small issues elsewhere but nothing we are worried about.
Found a small leak in the rear, so we assume its just a bad tail shaft, no big worry.
Stock headers still, American Racing 1 7/8th and a catless mid will go on when we put it back.
Motor out, we left and headed to grab food...I had a long weekend and headed home, the owner is going to stay and get the motor off the K member and out from under the car tonight.
Found a small leak in the rear, so we assume its just a bad tail shaft, no big worry.
Stock headers still, American Racing 1 7/8th and a catless mid will go on when we put it back.
Motor out, we left and headed to grab food...I had a long weekend and headed home, the owner is going to stay and get the motor off the K member and out from under the car tonight.
12/10/12, 08:35 AM
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Motors 100% out, decided to just put the valve cover on and not even look at the pistons, next step is get the motor down to GA and have his engine builder tear into it. Worse case, it'll most likely end up a 5.0 stroker, forged internals, custom cams. Best case, clean the shavings, check everything and button it up, the wear spot in the head is in a superficial spot....but we doubt it'll be this easy. My opinion is, new custom grind cams, pistons are going to be in order. Then we need to address the tail shaft issue.
Sorry for grammar, this was done from my iPhone.
Sorry for grammar, this was done from my iPhone.
1/22/13, 07:46 AM
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After what seemed like a good idea, we road tripped it to Georgia to drop the motor off at the machine shop. They said it "should" be about a 4 week turn around. When they get into the motor I'll let you guys know what broke.