Top end rebuild
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- M.V.
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Top end rebuild
I had all the parts to do this, but I sold them with my old head
Anyway, time to do it! I'm going to order all the parts from the US, am I correct in thinking it's the TDM850 parts I need as the TRX was never sold in the US?
I'll hone the bores, replace the valve stem seals, rings & camchain, so I need valve stem seals, rings, all the gaskets the camchain, anything I've missed?
They only appear to list 0.5mm oversize rings for the TDM, will I be able to use these or will that not work? I suspect it won't...
Thanks in advance!
Anyway, time to do it! I'm going to order all the parts from the US, am I correct in thinking it's the TDM850 parts I need as the TRX was never sold in the US?
I'll hone the bores, replace the valve stem seals, rings & camchain, so I need valve stem seals, rings, all the gaskets the camchain, anything I've missed?
They only appear to list 0.5mm oversize rings for the TDM, will I be able to use these or will that not work? I suspect it won't...
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Top end rebuild
Might be worth a PM to Cobba.
See if he has any of this left, might save you a few bucks.
http://www.trx850.com/phpBB_forum/viewt ... 33&t=10363
See if he has any of this left, might save you a few bucks.
http://www.trx850.com/phpBB_forum/viewt ... 33&t=10363
It must be true, I read it on the internet.
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Re: Top end rebuild
Hi MV,
I did this job earlier this year. Part ordered including part numbers and prices are here:
http://www.trx850.com/phpBB_forum/viewt ... &start=165
Yes, all TDM 850 parts and you just want standard size rings unless you are doing a rebore. I ordered from PartShark and ordered the hone (3-3/4" flex-hone) from ebay
I did this job earlier this year. Part ordered including part numbers and prices are here:
http://www.trx850.com/phpBB_forum/viewt ... &start=165
Yes, all TDM 850 parts and you just want standard size rings unless you are doing a rebore. I ordered from PartShark and ordered the hone (3-3/4" flex-hone) from ebay
Paul
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Re: Top end rebuild
Love your work, thanks fellas!
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Re: Top end rebuild
Look at the option of a copper head gasket, not only reusable but you can get a thinner gasket made to raise the compression ratio a few points. Your not shaving material off the head then to achieve the same result. Std gasket thickness is 1mm . (0,75mm compressed)
Your copper gasket does not compress and the old guy who makes mine up gives me an option of 0.55mm , 0.9mm, 1.2mm.
Your copper gasket does not compress and the old guy who makes mine up gives me an option of 0.55mm , 0.9mm, 1.2mm.
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Re: Top end rebuild
Does the copper head gasket need any sealant for fitment Brian ?
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Re: Top end rebuild
Yes Alex,
I have some hylomar spray I'll be using on mine. Brett used the same when sealing his head gasket.
It's there to seal against coolant fluid leaks .
I have some hylomar spray I'll be using on mine. Brett used the same when sealing his head gasket.
It's there to seal against coolant fluid leaks .
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Re: Top end rebuild
I probably won't, though it's good to have the option, thanks for bringing it to my attention.cobbadiggabuddyblooo wrote:Look at the option of a copper head gasket, not only reusable but you can get a thinner gasket made to raise the compression ratio a few points. Your not shaving material off the head then to achieve the same result. Std gasket thickness is 1mm . (0,75mm compressed)
Your copper gasket does not compress and the old guy who makes mine up gives me an option of 0.55mm , 0.9mm, 1.2mm.
I'd prefer not to have to remove the head again in a hurry & the extra money is probably better spent getting the FCR's in my shed on the bike! Certainly more power gains than a couple of compression points
Not chasing power gains at this stage, just want to stop the oil burning.
Edit: Found the standard rings, about $200 US all up for the parts, plus freight, not too bad at all.
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Re: Top end rebuild
Hi M.V, from which site did you order the parts from?
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Re: Top end rebuild
Haven't ordered yet, but Partzilla.com is the cheapest, that's where I usually go. Used to be Partshark, but Partzilla is slightly cheaper & has Honda stuff also.
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Re: Top end rebuild
You have PM.M.V. wrote: I probably won't, though it's good to have the option, thanks for bringing it to my attention.
I'd prefer not to have to remove the head again in a hurry & the extra money is probably better spent getting the FCR's in my shed on the bike! Certainly more power gains than a couple of compression points
Not chasing power gains at this stage, just want to stop the oil burning.
Edit: Found the standard rings, about $200 US all up for the parts, plus freight, not too bad at all.
It must be true, I read it on the internet.