Engine dead

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Engine dead

Post by pwmotorsports » Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:49 pm

So after 90000-100000 miles the engine is now toast, basically strange knocking sound that by the time i found somewhere to pull over turnt into sounding like spanners in the engine. not tried turning over since but thinking its going to be crank or cam chain? No loss of performance before or any warning signs no oil usage etc valves were done as per needed etc oil every 1000-2000 miles since i got it with 20000 on the clock. any suggestions?
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Re: Engine dead

Post by dandywarhol » Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:37 pm

pwmotorsports wrote:So after 90000-100000 miles the engine is now toast, basically strange knocking sound that by the time i found somewhere to pull over turnt into sounding like spanners in the engine. not tried turning over since but thinking its going to be crank or cam chain? No loss of performance before or any warning signs no oil usage etc valves were done as per needed etc oil every 1000-2000 miles since i got it with 200000 on the clock. any suggestions?
See if you're missing any spanners from your toolbox??
1996 TRX 850, blue, Ohlins 46HRCLS, Race Tech Gold Valves, 0.90 springs, Venom pipes, R6 brakes............
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Re: Engine dead

Post by zednine » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:42 pm

Well past experience would say crank gone and on those miles it done ok ..... remove the oil pump cover and have a look see if cam chain is intact but you are probably looking for a new motor

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Re: Engine dead

Post by M.V. » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:04 pm

I would put money on the left hand big end bearing.

Sorry to hear, new motor will be the cheapest way out I expect.

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Re: Engine dead

Post by pwmotorsports » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:28 pm

yeah thinking motor switch just have to locate one for sensible money and have the money

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Re: Engine dead

Post by fung » Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:52 am

scotsy may sell his spare motor separate ;)
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Re: Engine dead

Post by zednine » Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:58 pm

fung wrote:scotsy may sell his spare motor separate ;)
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That spare motor of Scotsys is a guaranteed good un .... I took it out of a low mileage Trx and fitted it in the Tdm ...... runs sweet

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Re: Engine dead

Post by scotsy » Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:25 pm

zednine wrote:
fung wrote:scotsy may sell his spare motor separate ;)
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That spare motor of Scotsys is a guaranteed good un .... I took it out of a low mileage Trx and fitted it in the Tdm ...... runs sweet

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Re: Engine dead

Post by pwmotorsports » Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:01 pm

Wish i could afford another engine but at the moment my best option is to pop me r1 back on the road and sort trx out when funds allow, going to check oil pump cover tommorow see if that sheds any light and see if there is anything worth salvaging in there

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Re: Engine dead

Post by fung » Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:53 pm

do you have 'layby' in the UK ?
maybe part exchange ?
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Re: Engine dead

Post by slow codger » Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:25 pm

:shock: Drain the oil and see what comes out, may give you a clue.

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Re: Engine dead

Post by alextrx850 » Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:50 am

slow codger wrote::shock: Drain the oil and see what comes out, may give you a clue.

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Wouldnt wait too long for a good n running pump, it,d go like the wifes credit card over here where they get used more., in fact i think id use the wifes card on it, heh heh
This motor is the first ive seen for sale without a blown crank or the rest of the bike with it.
Yamaha dont make these motors anymore.... [-X

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Re: Engine dead

Post by fung » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:54 am

the rules of the game are as follows :
Dont tell her you are thinking of buying X because she will rouse on you AND you dont get X .
Buy it first, THEN tell her you have bought it.
That way you get in strife BUT you still get to keep it :-)
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Re: Engine dead

Post by dandywarhol » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:27 am

Scotsy's motor is a fair price IMO - I paid around that for a motor 10 years ago
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Re: Engine dead

Post by Con Rod » Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:54 pm

appears to include a set of carbs too
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