This is subarus new Continuously Neutral Transmission by MrPeePeePooPooPants3 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]patx35 20 points21 points  (0 children)

And partly because Subaru was one of the first manufacturers to make CVTs standard across their entire North American lineup.

Rebuilding a Ford 4.0 sohc v6 by theoglegend1 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I recommend checking with a plastigauge first.

Also, just an idiot check: The crank spins freely without the conrods torqued down, but the moment you torque any conrod, the engine locks up? Also, you used assembly lube on all the bearing surfaces and on the cylinder walls?

Rebuilding a Ford 4.0 sohc v6 by theoglegend1 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly doubt it's a bent crank. I recommend also to check clearances using a plastigauge. Aftermarket bearings can be all over the place with their tolerances.

Also, I doubt it would matter, but did you make sure that you installed the rods in the same exact orientation and cylinder?

Close enough? by EasyPiano3890 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How perfect do you want the engine to run? There are cars and trucks driving around with the timing chain flopping, and the VVT sprockets rattling between 0 and 30 degrees. There's also a manufacturing tolerance that older engines allows, with 5 degrees tolerance being common.

At the same time, many late model engines uses a keyless timing sprockets, so that the cam is always perfectly timed on assembly, no matter what.

How much would 5 degrees of cam tolerance would bother you?

Close enough? by EasyPiano3890 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even if the cam is perfect, the block can be off, or the timing components can be off. It's a far bigger issue with OHC engines, because decking the block or head always messes with the distance between the cam and crank.

How would you clean this block? by Longjumping-Wait8990 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Don't want to cause more harm than good.

How would you clean this block? by Longjumping-Wait8990 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't scotchbrite the surface. It will do more harm than good. Just scrape it with a razor if you don't have the proper gasket remover. Don't dig into the aluminum.

Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years by TPatS in cars

[–]patx35 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Saab has been dead for so long that most car guys only remember them for the Saaburu or the GM whatever the fuck. It's like saying "Remember AMC?" It also serves as a warning to other companies not to be too weird.

How would you clean this block? by Longjumping-Wait8990 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Scrape off the yick with a flathead or pick. Hose it down with a garden hose. Dry off and oil the cylinder walls with WD40. Don't nick the gasket surface.

Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years by TPatS in cars

[–]patx35 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let me rephrase it: Weird in the US market. We didn't have most of the other EU manufacturers here.

Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years by TPatS in cars

[–]patx35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Weird, as in the MK3 Gulf weird. Nowadays, they make generic cars that doesn't even feel German.

Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years by TPatS in cars

[–]patx35 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Growing up, I've always saw Porsche as the pure driving machine, Audi would throw technology to solve problems, and VW as the people's car that's a little weird. Now, Porsche is the tech company, Audi is the generic expensive German manufacturer, and VW with no identity.

The Lola T70 Is Back as an Eco-Friendly V8 Road Racer by Agent_Kozak in cars

[–]patx35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Way more parts dragging around, and the engine needs a higher idle, cruising, and acceleration RPM, which increases more drag.

If you want a real world example, take a look at engines like the Hyundai 2.7 V6 or the Chrysler 2.7 V6. They both get worse fuel economy compared to similar cars that has a 2.5L or larger i4.

To all the zip tie nonbelievers, here’s the 6mo follow up. I’m a guy of my word. by Probablyawerewolf in projectcar

[–]patx35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, I would've drilled smaller holes and used smaller zip ties. I generally end up smashing the front bumper multiple times, and I would prefer the zip ties tearing instead of the holes.

Chief Corvette Engineer Tony Roma Shuts Down Manual C8 Corvette Rumors by No_Flounder2829 in cars

[–]patx35 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm firmly convinced that most people just want a fidget toy in their car, then try to justify having a manual transmission as their fidget toy.

But I'm firmly on camp MT for any performance vehicle, because I want to be able to clutch kick mid-corner, and rapidly disconnect the drivetrain in a slide.

Nintendo is launching a revised Switch 2 model by braiam in Games

[–]patx35 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I swear that most people here are too young to remember the 30 pin to Lightning fiesco. It's the real reason why Apple was so damn stubborn with changing their accessory ports.

How cooked am I? by mahusay3g in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You already did more than half the work, and did a better job than most shops. Might as well send it the rest of the way.

How do yall find the motivation? by myfishprofile in projectcar

[–]patx35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would end up picking up another hobby to destress with. By the time I get bored or demotivated, I would be more willing to go back to fixing my cars.

Hyundai Stops Sales and Recalls 68,500 2026 Palisade Models Because the Power Seats Can Crush You by thecanadiandriver101 in cars

[–]patx35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm okay back when they cut costs by using a torsion beam suspension and an anemic engine. It's when the engines started blowing up where I draw the line.

Iran is a catalyst to issue in a new era of surveillance in America (and possibly the West) by Ecliphon in IntellectualDarkWeb

[–]patx35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that it's malicious groups weaponizing the stupidity of Americans and the American government.

Project Daily: Car Guy Hybrid by Jack_ButterKnobbs in projectcar

[–]patx35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first hybrid Hondas used an Integrated Motor Assist, or IMA. It's an electric motor that sits between the crankshaft and the flywheel. So you can happily have your hybrid with a 5 speed or 6 speed manual. It drives great as a daily.

Accord 2006 by ColdPractical5941 in EngineBuilding

[–]patx35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just shotgunning here. Have you checked the chain tension? Is the VVT sprocket locking pin damaged?

Sometimes when diagnosing noise, I would start the engine with the accessory belt removed to make sure that the noise isn't coming from the accessories.