Well my engine gave in at the Mondello Open Day on Sunday
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Looking for a replacement/rebuild...
Most likely nothing around but thought if chance asking just in case
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12-11-12, 16:41 #1di Member
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Rebuilt or PERFECT RB26
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12-11-12, 16:43 #2Administrator
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What happened it man ? pain in the hole
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12-11-12, 16:49 #3
Get it rebuilt , it will be the better option
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Suspected oil starvation
Originally Posted by PeterT
What happened it man ? pain in the hole Adjusted the suspension and went for some 'hot laps' so she was pulling some pretty serious g's through the bendy bits... Little did I know that the rocker gasket had spring a leak and emptied a litre or two of the oil out.
A few laps in she just gave in
Was very unfortunate and I'm gutted I didn't realise it sooner but onwards and upwards as they say..
Your right. Originally Posted by slithertooth
Ill buy some decent parts when finances allow and give her another shot
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12-11-12, 17:36 #5Dazed and confused
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Thats a shit one man all to common a problem with the rb26. you probably know this already but when you rebuild look in to getting a external head drain and a extended sump that should give you a bit of extra security against it happening again Originally Posted by boost-addict
Suspected oil starvation Adjusted the suspension and went for some 'hot laps' so she was pulling some pretty serious g's through the bendy bits... Little did I know that the rocker gasket had spring a leak and emptied a litre or two of the oil out.
A few laps in she just gave in
Was very unfortunate and I'm gutted I didn't realise it sooner but onwards and upwards as they say..
Your right.
Ill buy some decent parts when finances allow and give her another shot
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12-11-12, 17:36 #6
Thats it man , buddy of mine has done a couple rebuilds on his if you want i'll pass on his number . He might be able to advise you on prices etc Originally Posted by boost-addict
Suspected oil starvation Adjusted the suspension and went for some 'hot laps' so she was pulling some pretty serious g's through the bendy bits... Little did I know that the rocker gasket had spring a leak and emptied a litre or two of the oil out.
A few laps in she just gave in
Was very unfortunate and I'm gutted I didn't realise it sooner but onwards and upwards as they say..
Your right.
Ill buy some decent parts when finances allow and give her another shot
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