So I finally decided to take off my front valve cover to paint it, and was greeted with a few unpleasant surprises.
First, in the process of removing the valve cover:
So I don't look completely stupid for not checking anything, the throttle body does in fact read KL31:
But under the valve cover is a whole different story. First, it's bad enough that the spark plugs are drowning in oil -- likely cause = crappy seal with the valve cover gaskets. Check out the blue glue.
The front three spark plugs are also drenched in oil:
Next is the camshaft that reads KL01, a.k.a. KLDE camshafts.
However, I checked the pistons, and they are indeed flat. But they're black and grimy -- are they supposed to be like that?
By the way, if I seem mechanical dumb, it's because I am. I know some stuff in theory, only because I've read it off of here.
With that said, since I now have to go through the process of making it fully KLZE'd, other than ZE camshafts, is there anything else I need?
The intake manifold seems to be KLZE material, the heads??? You can tell if you pull the intake, the ports should be rectangular on a KLZE.
Piston position=(stroke/2+rod length)-(stroke/2*COS(crank position in radians))-SQRT((rod length^2-(stroke/2*SIN(crank position in radians))^2))
Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted with unlimited power.
But for anyone in Ottawa or near Ottawa, it was from Japan Power -- needless to say, never EVER go there.
I will admit, I did feel really suspicious about it while I was there. And to make it worse, for the sales receipt/contract, instead of printing KLZE under "type of engine," the guy printed only "KL"
But I was thinking, I could always scan the document and photoshop the "ZE" in, then take it to them, report them to the BBB, etc. But right now, I just want to focus on getting the mechanics of my engine fixed up. Too bad I have research papers and exams between now and the end of April to bog my car work down.
Sounds like they are double dipping, you likely have a real KLZE, minus the cams that they sold at a premium elsewhere.
I think it would be real funny if your rear cams were KL31s, they are a little more work to get to.
That would mean some other person got f'd as well. Just half a set of KL31s.
BTW, do not do the photoshop thing you'll get f'd if try to do that. Be the better person and get them to do the right thing. It is usualy enough to make a big stink and state BBB complaint. Tell everyone you know and such talk will get you where you want to be. Works best when customers are in the place.
Piston position=(stroke/2+rod length)-(stroke/2*COS(crank position in radians))-SQRT((rod length^2-(stroke/2*SIN(crank position in radians))^2))
Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted with unlimited power.
^^^ Wouldn't I have to remove the IM to read this code?
I'm more concerned about this claim that not all ZE cams are KL-31...if so, I don't want to waste more time taking off the IM and such if I do indeed have ZE cams that are just stamped as if they're DE.
You do not have to remove the manifold to check the heads. Just grab a flashlight and you will be able to see the stamping. Also is that a straight neck ze manifold or curved neck?
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srry to hear that
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