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beeber 05-31-2017 06:28 AM

Engine rebuild
 
Would like a recommendation for a mechanic to rebuild my club car engine.

Call bob at 763-355-8380

TechGC 06-01-2017 06:26 AM

Why do you think your motor needs rebuilt? Golf car gas engines last a very long time-especially Club Cars

beeber 06-02-2017 06:05 AM

The engine has little or no compression.

collie1228 06-02-2017 08:13 AM

I have a suggestion. Call Shon Roberts, a very good Club Car mechanic, and have him check it out (Five Star Golf Car Repair on 352-308-6272). He will do it right in your driveway. He is the only person who I let work on my 2003 Club Car, and I'll give you an example of why. Two years ago I asked Shon to come over and replace my brakes, as they were squealing and making other unpleasant sounds. He pulled the wheels off and told me I didn't need new brakes, as mine just needed adjustments. He made the adjustments and several other maintenance tasks, then performed the same work on my other Club Car too, and the entire bill came to around $100.00. He's also a pleasure to deal with.

TechGC 06-02-2017 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeber (Post 1405947)
The engine has little or no compression.


Chances are real good it doesn't need rebuilt.

You do need to be careful who you take it too and don't tell them you think the motor needs rebuilt. Just have them figure out what is wrong with it.

villagetinker 06-02-2017 07:39 PM

I agree with above, could be a bad/blown/leaking head gasket, loose head bolt(s), loose spark plug, etc. If the cart does not blow a lot of smoke when running, the rings are probably good. Valves could be a problem, if out of adjustment. You state low compression, did you do a compression test? If not I have the equipment for doing that.

beeber 06-03-2017 05:47 AM

Yes, did a compression test. 20 psi.

villagetinker 06-03-2017 07:49 AM

20 psi does appear to be very low, so I agree you need to have someone take a look at the engine. I will defer to others about who to call. I typically do my own work and have no experience with others doing cart repairs.

TechGC 06-03-2017 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeber (Post 1406326)
Yes, did a compression test. 20 psi.


Yeah, That wont work.

Have someone look at it, its not as bad as you may think. If it quit all of a sudden, it could be very minor.
Oil changed on a regular basis?

784caroline 06-03-2017 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collie1228 (Post 1405984)
I have a suggestion. Call Shon Roberts, a very good Club Car mechanic, and have him check it out (Five Star Golf Car Repair on 352-308-6272). He will do it right in your driveway. He is the only person who I let work on my 2003 Club Car, and I'll give you an example of why. Two years ago I asked Shon to come over and replace my brakes, as they were squealing and making other unpleasant sounds. He pulled the wheels off and told me I didn't need new brakes, as mine just needed adjustments. He made the adjustments and several other maintenance tasks, then performed the same work on my other Club Car too, and the entire bill came to around $100.00. He's also a pleasure to deal with.

Absolutely AGREE!!

Rango 06-04-2017 07:16 AM

Put a small amount of oil in the spark plug hole. If compression goes up, you have worn rings.

karostay 06-04-2017 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rango (Post 1406758)
Put a small amount of oil in the spark plug hole. If compression goes up, you have worn rings.

Or a bad valve..


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