295cc top end rebuild

[matt4258]

I have my engine out of my 1997 TXT 295cc, and want to do new rings. Should I do pistons also? I found this set of pistons and ring on eBay and wondering if the look legit to you guys. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-EZGO-295cc...item3f16f683ca

Can i reuse the gaskets if they stay in tact?

[wide'iwas]

I just did this too mine but I ordered OEM ezgo parts through site sponser

I replaced both pistons and reused connecting rods

I would ordered the gasket kit because you will need new crank case gasket and the small o-ring on crank case do not forget this one!!! Or you will have a big oil leak!

I did not use all the gaskets but you don't know the condition of o-rings and etc until you get it apart

[matt4258]

Originally Posted by wide'iwas

I just did this too mine but I ordered OEM ezgo parts through site sponser


I would ordered the gasket kit because you will need new crank case gasket and the small o-ring on crank case do not forget this one!!! Or you will have a big oil leak!

Are these gaskets you are referring to needed if I only take the head and cylinder off?

[matt4258]

Looking at this engine and it looks like there is no separate cylinder that can come off. Do I need to crack open the crank case?!? This would suck!

[wide'iwas]

in order to remove pistons yes you will need to open the fan side of case! Because it the only way to get at the piston rods for removal but its not that bad this was my first time..haha and once you get going there's not much to the engine I down load the rebuild manual and read it over then dug in!

[wide'iwas]

down load the manual and read over timing for crank and valves its pretty easy

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...iagram-id.html

[matt4258]

Originally Posted by wide'iwas

in order to remove pistons yes you will need to open the fan side of case! Because it the only way to get at the piston rods for removal but its not that bad this was my first time..haha and once you get going there's not much to the engine I down load the rebuild manual and read it over then dug in!

Thanks! couple questions...is that 30mm big nut on the fan hub normal thread or reverse? Will I have to replace all oil seals and such? If Im careful could they all be reused?

[wide'iwas]

the big 30m nut is normal thread I used a air impact and came right of but I removed 6 10m nuts holding fan then used puller I was afraid of breaking the plastic.

as for gaskets I replace crank case gasket and small o-ring that is behind crankcase gasket on top by oiler

head gasket
o-ring for oil pump
crank seals

that's about all the oil except oil filter

if you were close by I would give you a hand as crazy as it sounds I had a fun doing it

[matt4258]

Originally Posted by wide'iwas

as for gaskets I replace crank case gasket and small o-ring that is behind crankcase gasket on top by oiler

head gasket
o-ring for oil pump
crank seals

doing it

Are you saying I need to replace the CC gasket, small o-ring, head gasket,
o-ring for oil pump, and
crank seals?

[wide'iwas]

once you get it apart you will know for sure

I just figured while its apart change them but my crank seals might have been ok

but the cc gasket and small o-ring for sure

keep in mind this was my first one. I ordered gasket kit because I had same questions as you so I went for all of them to have piece of mind ...haha