Recent content by Rambuctious

found it.. but still have ER-1 :mad:

I need help finding the routing of the thermostat temp sensor harness. I just completed replacing the valve cover due to corrosion and coolant elbo leaks. after reassembling the whole thing, refilling oil, and antifreeze, and reconnecting all harness I cycled power. ER-1 comes up. I noticed...

Thanks Head is now off since i assumed a c clamp tool would be needed. I will try to fab my own as you suggest other wise i’ll head with the head to the yamaha dealer and have them do it quick.

Sure as $hit, the shims were out of position on three valves or even standing on edge forcing the valves in a preopened position. Now i have one valve keeper half that is out. Whats the trick for this without a special Tool to press the valve stem? Uggg

Thanks. Heading out to reconfirm timing. Will check clearances if i can find my feeler gages. If the shims shifted i should find interference/preload on that cam/lifter Tks

due to some water in oil and a plug fouled due to water I removed head cover, and head assuming I blew a head gasket. In the end, I think it was just the severely corroded head cover allowing water down the plug chambers, and I did not really need to pull the head and replace head gasket...

next step... leak down test, looking for bubbles in the coolant res. ?

drained the oil although not milky chocolate as it sat for 2 weeks but not looking good ???

thanks Kinger. I will definitely take you up on the compression tester as I do not own one. I like the comment that 3 cylinders can cause the rattle in the gear reduction. seems plausible and good that it may not be something else.... so.... oil check it is.... to know which direction and go...

thanks for the feedback. much appreciated 1) I am an engineer.... have tools, heated pole barn, and a fridge for beer, and Motor Trend on the big screen for the lazy buddy who stops over on garage night and doesn't help. lol (oh and I installed a full wet nitrous system on my SRX to beat said...

engine began to run rough, and tone sounded off ( running on 3??) Appears blown head gasket as two plugs show milky near threads (outside and inside) so............. I need to check engine oil can I pull head and replace gasket without worrying about crank bearings? how hard to pull head with...