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Old 02-04-2020, 04:02 PM   #1
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Hi All,

I am new to the boards and need your expert help and advice. I have a 2003 G-22 gas cart. Owned it for 10 years or so. It smells like burning oil when following it but no smoke. The steering has lots of play in it. Can I replace just the engine rings and expect to get rid of the smell? What suspension parts should I start replacing? Would recommend other parts like drive belt replacement? The cart runs pretty good but seems to be getting tired.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Old 02-04-2020, 04:40 PM   #2
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Check spindles for slop, check tie rods & steering rack too.

As far as "can I just do rings", that all depends on how good the cylinder bore is. If its worn out of spec, it'll have to be bored out & larger piston & rings installed. These questions will require motor disassembly to answer. Avoid the cheap china parts, call don plowman for real yamaha parts www.plowmanscarts.com
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Old 02-04-2020, 04:56 PM   #3
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Before you do a tear down for rings, try valve stem seals. Originally Yamaha only puts one on the intake, but I do both just because I'm in there. Cheap & simple - don't have to pull the engine to do it, just open the valve cover. I've come across several Yamahas that it was the cure for minor oil use.
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Old 02-04-2020, 05:17 PM   #4
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https://www.plowmanscarts.com/carts....1517586682&v=2

Re-manufactured steering rack
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Old 02-04-2020, 08:26 PM   #5
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Thank you all for the advice. I cannot wait to get started.

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Old 02-05-2020, 01:56 PM   #6
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Do you have oil in the air box? Sometimes the float "sticks" and the crankcase fills with gas, over filled crankcase will put oil/gas into the air box and muffler making a bad smell.
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Old 02-06-2020, 09:32 AM   #7
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I will check that this weekend. Darned wx in Missouri has slowed my cart project.

Thanks!
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Old 02-06-2020, 04:38 PM   #8
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Hi Dave, how do I tell if my steering rack needs replaced? I have the front suspension exposed now. It looks like the last u-joint on the steering moves a quarter rotation before the rack starts to engage. This seems pretty loose to me.

I just checked the steering while on jack stands. The play might be in the suspension components. I am hoping some bushings. Checking the manual now.

Once again, Thanks for the help.

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Yeah, that sounds loose to me. Give Don Plowman a call. He'll fix you up.
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Old 02-06-2020, 06:45 PM   #10
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"seems to be getting tired" is a pretty loosely defined term. You really should quantify that with a compression test before assuming anything is wrong. a worn belt or clutch can cause it to "feel tired" and bad gas, exhaust, etc. can cause it to smell. Obviously the smell of burning oil is unmistakeable, however unless you're familiar with rebuilding engines many people don't really know what it smells like. Exhaust can stink on its own for many reasons...
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