Engine problems
 

well my engine ceased up on me the other day and i took it apart and the piston rod was broke and now im fixing it and can't get the sleeve out any suggestion or tips would help

RE: Engine problems
 

Stick a zip tie through the exhaust port and push up with the piston.

RE: Engine problems
 

i couldn't get it out wit pliers

RE: Engine problems
 

when the engine blows is it the piston and sleeve that go bad or is it the block itself

RE: Engine problems
 

Depends, anything can go, i got a few blown big blocks in a trade and in one the block cracked, in another the rod broke.

RE: Engine problems
 

well how can you tell if the piston and sleeve is bad or not

RE: Engine problems
 

99% of the time when the connecting rod breaks the crank comes around and the crank pin hits the broken rod and mashes the bottom of the sleeve and eggs it in the bore, your best bet if you broke the rod is to replace the entire motor. Reason why I say this is because there is a very high chance that there is more wrong then just a broken rod ie: bad bearings, crank might have damage now also there can be a crack in the block that can cause a air leak that you might not even see. Sorry about the bad news. But you can always use Redcats Lifetime Engine Replacement Program. It can be found here http://www.redcatracing.com/informat...imeengine.html

RE: Engine problems
 

i wouldn't even bother wasting the time to take it apart. i'd just send it in for a new replacement motor.
you can't beat the engine replacement program.

RE: Engine problems
 

i bought my motor from rufaster(mike) can i still do the replacement plan

RE: Engine problems
 

Yes you just need to have a copy of your original invoice.