Subject	I've listened to these with a hose and stethoscope.
Posted by	Draker (Eugene, OR) on April 13, 2015 at 12:02 AM
	This message has been viewed 198 times.
In Reply To	Re: Is this a wrist pin or piston slap? posted by MaxxAction on April 12, 2015 at 07:34 AM
Message	I don't believe it's the VTC gears. But, if you say it sounds exactly like yours use to.. I'll check them again. Also I replaced the springs and seals about 10-15k ago. It's worth double checking. I didn't have a chance to get an oil pressure gauge on it this weekend. Maybe I'll get a chance mid week. We'll see. I'll report back.
Follow Ups	Is this a wrist pin or piston slap? - Draker (Eugene, OR) 11:14:51 04/10/15 I took a look at your profile, looks like a stock engine? - Tanley 09:21:08 04/11/15 well.. it's jdm. I don't know all the history. - Draker (Eugene, OR) 12:16:42 04/11/15 Piston slap is more common in rebuilt motors with forged - Tanley 13:15:47 04/11/15 I know that forged Pistons are notorious for piston slap - SammybTT(TN) 13:01:37 04/11/15 ^ Hah! Beat me to it Sammy. (n/m) - Tanley 13:17:53 04/11/15 I've done the vacuum hose and stethoscope inspections - Draker (Eugene, OR) 13:51:21 04/11/15 Rod bearings definately seem to be the weak point on the - Tanley 18:34:44 04/11/15 Re: Is this a wrist pin or piston slap? - MaxxAction 07:34:49 04/12/15 I've listened to these with a hose and stethoscope. - Draker (Eugene, OR) 00:02:48 04/13/15
Post a Followup	You cannot reply to this message because you are not logged in.