New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start?

BLeRoy · 08-14-2011, 05:36 PM

This past week I was given an EZGO Golf Cart, which I was told didn't run. I've learned a lot over the last few days about them from reading here.

What I have found out is that I appear to have a 1996 EZGO TXT Gas Cart with a Robin 295. I dont have a key and the battery it came with is dead with EXTREMELY corroded terminals.

After replacing the battery, cleaning the cables, and putting in a jumper in place of the key, and loosening the starter / generator. The starter / generator spins fine when the accelerator is pressed.

I checked the oil, right level and clear. I then pulled the spark plugs and tried to rotate the engine by hand, it wont budge.

So the question is, how much of a project do I have in front of me? Is it worth diving into? Am I better to part it out now? Am I likely to be rebuilding or replacing the engine? How much am I likely to spend for either and how much work?

scottyb · 08-14-2011, 06:09 PM

You might look into putting another motor in it.

BLeRoy · 08-14-2011, 09:48 PM

I was wondering if this could be caused by a broken timing chain?

stretchman · 08-15-2011, 09:12 AM

It is a timing belt and that will not keep an engine from turning at least a little. More than likely it is seized or a connecting rod has broke or seized on the crank shaft

BLeRoy · 08-15-2011, 11:05 PM

So I suppose its time for surgery?!? Has anyone seen a good walkthrough or video on doing the rebuild on these robin engines? Or for tips & tricks? Any place that is recommended to buy the rebuild kit?

What price would I be looking at for a rebuild vs new engine?

worqhors · 08-16-2011, 06:46 AM

Easily around US$400 for two pistons and ringset, gaskets, connecting rods and bolts, machine shop for a possible rebore top oversize if pistons are stuck. That is the maximum you might spend depending on other parts if they have to be replace. I am assuming that there is no problem on the cylinder head (valves, springs and collets). On the low end, if some parts are still okay, maybe US$ 200, more or less. My cost estimate is based solely on my own experience.

08-14-2011, 05:36 PM	#1
BLeRoy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3	New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start? This past week I was given an EZGO Golf Cart, which I was told didn't run. I've learned a lot over the last few days about them from reading here. What I have found out is that I appear to have a 1996 EZGO TXT Gas Cart with a Robin 295. I dont have a key and the battery it came with is dead with EXTREMELY corroded terminals. After replacing the battery, cleaning the cables, and putting in a jumper in place of the key, and loosening the starter / generator. The starter / generator spins fine when the accelerator is pressed. I checked the oil, right level and clear. I then pulled the spark plugs and tried to rotate the engine by hand, it wont budge. So the question is, how much of a project do I have in front of me? Is it worth diving into? Am I better to part it out now? Am I likely to be rebuilding or replacing the engine? How much am I likely to spend for either and how much work?
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08-14-2011, 06:09 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start? You might look into putting another motor in it.

08-14-2011, 09:48 PM	#3
BLeRoy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3	Re: New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start? I was wondering if this could be caused by a broken timing chain?
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08-15-2011, 09:12 AM	#4
stretchman Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: temecula ca. Posts: 202	Re: New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start? It is a timing belt and that will not keep an engine from turning at least a little. More than likely it is seized or a connecting rod has broke or seized on the crank shaft

08-15-2011, 11:05 PM	#5
BLeRoy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3	Re: New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start? So I suppose its time for surgery?!? Has anyone seen a good walkthrough or video on doing the rebuild on these robin engines? Or for tips & tricks? Any place that is recommended to buy the rebuild kit? What price would I be looking at for a rebuild vs new engine?
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08-16-2011, 06:46 AM	#6
worqhors Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 330	Re: New Member with Non Running 1996 EzGo Gas TXT, Where do I start? Easily around US$400 for two pistons and ringset, gaskets, connecting rods and bolts, machine shop for a possible rebore top oversize if pistons are stuck. That is the maximum you might spend depending on other parts if they have to be replace. I am assuming that there is no problem on the cylinder head (valves, springs and collets). On the low end, if some parts are still okay, maybe US$ 200, more or less. My cost estimate is based solely on my own experience.

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