Rebuild Now Or Later

dummer088 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-04-2004, 04:23 AM

ok well changed my spark plug today.. lookslikeit got oil fouled.. so i gotta rebuild my engine soon.. right?? well i don't knowif i should go ahead and do it now.. or wait till it breaks and do it.. and wat would i have to replace.. runs ok for now... how much would i be lookin at to do it myself?? i think i'd only need a piston.. i dk if i wanna bore it.. its a warrior.. so i dk .. borin it will cost lotatta money and more work..plz and thanks

ego · #2 (**permalink**) 04-04-2004, 06:20 AM

Oily spark plug? How long/old is the plug? Smoke from the exhaust? If it is blue, then you are definitely burning oil...if it is black then your carb is set too rich (too much fuel) or you have a dirty air cleaner. Are you having to add oil often? If your sparkplug is "oily" in appearance rather than "sooty-black" then you could have bad valve-guide seals.

dummer088 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-04-2004, 02:32 PM

the sparkplug was wet ... smoke when i start it up.. for like 1 minute till it warms up than its gone..no.. usually a lil to keep it full every few times i ride.. not much though thx

njfoxracing · #4 (**permalink**) 04-04-2004, 06:01 PM

im havin the same problems and i was ridin on saturday it was really muddy n wet out and i noticed my quad was runnin really shitty i think i had gotten some water into it or somethin and i lost almost all my oil it was burning up all my oil so my friends had to tow me back n it kept stalling on me but then i got it home cleaned it up some n it started back up but im gonna change the oil n clean the air filter n drain the carb n see whut happends mine always blows smoke out when i start it blueish smoke so i think i mite need a rebuild soon too

luvsandpits · #5 (**permalink**) 04-05-2004, 12:38 AM

my suggestion to both of you is do the tear down now ... you may be able to prevent major damage before it happens ... why take a chance on broken pieces getting into the crank, then ruining case ... a quality piston, pin, rings, surclips, gaskets, oil & filter will run you under $200.00 (parts, no labor) ... if the cylinder needs to be bored, it runs $60.00 ... if funds allow, I highly recommend sending the cylinder head out to me inspected for flatness, and cracks ... the shop can also check for proper valve stem to guide clearances ... I used Country Cycles in Jackson ... Curt knows his business ... if you're interested, PM me and I'll supply their phone number ... like the monkey in the Fram commercial said, "you can pay me a little now, or you can pay me a lot later" ... why take a chance on your bike failing out on a trail, miles from your trailer ... JMO

dummer088 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-05-2004, 10:42 AM

hey i checked on ebay cause some people said they got there kit for cheap.. if found weisco piston, circlips, rimgs for pretty cheap.. but im gonna keep lookin around, i dk wat else i'd need

luvsandpits · #7 (**permalink**) 04-05-2004, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by dummer088@Apr 5 2004, 05:42 AM
i checked on ebay cause some people said they got there kit cheap

instead of looking for "cheap" or "bargain" parts, why not call Pat at Cycle Addicts ... I'm sure he can help you ... remember, TRY and support those that support you ... it's only common sense