Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End

DrLenger

I have a 2003 Club Car with an FE290, it runs great, no knocks or noises, starts easy and runs strong, However, sometimes under heavy load it smokes a bit. I am thinking it is getting a little blow by.....So here is the question?

Should I be lazy and just buy a fully rebuilt short block, attempt a full rebuild myself, or just freshen up the top end?

I am capable with the tools, I have restored an old Chevy truck and have rebuilt many car engines.....so the work doesn't scare me. I just don't want to put too much money into this thing.....it is just used for hunting and fishing on our farm, I am trying to buy another 4 wheeler, and building a cabin ...... so every buck counts.....

any thoughts......I would really like to just freshen the top end!

BGW

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shadowman

almost every C.C. i see will puff a bit of smoke here and there it seems the longer you drive it.....but if you insist why not just do the top end that would be all you really need..........me i think i would live with it.......even after you do the top end how long before it puffs a bit of smoke......just my opinion.................

DrLenger

well I hear you, but it puffs a little more than I am comfortable with, I have been living with it for awhile.....maybe I am just picky....

shadowman

no no no its your buggy if its to much smoke for you than its to much......i would try just top end 1st.............................

DOOmsman

Save the bucks for shooting, hone the walls and drop in new rings.
Maybe some seals while its out.

DrLenger

that's an interesting thought.....even if it buys me a year or so what could it hurt.....don't worry Shadowman....I didn't take offense to your smoking comment.....when my son holds the throttle all the way open going up a steep hill with a full load of people on it......well you get the idea

I really like the idea of just rings and valve seals......

troythomassmith

Mine is doing the exact same thing, so a mate from work who has a side business doing up anything with wheels is doing the rings, piston and seals. For a few hundred it's well worth it in my opinion.