fakawe said:
viperover,
I was using oil on my 98 4.6 and now have the motor out at a local independent L/R workshop.We are trying to source rings but the prices are crazy.While the motor is out we might replace the camshaft and bearings and timing gear.If u come right with sourcing a cam at reasonable price please PM me.
For rings have you tried Dover parts in JHB (Not sure if they stock for the 4.6) or another comapny called 'Cords' regret I
dont have there numbers.
I will be seeing Phillip and ask if he knows a good supplier for rings and get back to you, I will also be taliking to Doc Van to
hear what and witch cams to use as I have a feeling the Buick cam will work as supplied by RS performance in JHB, was
quoted around R2700 for cam and its a eskaderian (esky) wich Im lead to believe is top quality from the USA.
As far as lifters is concerned best go with standard as supplied by Britpart which are Im told Delphi lifters
And do make sure that NEW head bolts are fitted as they are stretch bolts, must be replaced must must must must old ones
DO stretch
Will get back to you end of the week, right now its madness
wonder why your motor was a oil burner, very odd
Only thing I can think of is cheap oil being used by who ever serviced/maintained your rangie, very common problem and
see alot of this sort of practice, ie cheap junk oil branded by spares shops, you dont want to know what they put in to make
it cheap but will hint at a common 40% resin mix, believe it or not............