muaymendez1 Posted August 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2014 So I opened up my engine only to find that the previous owner filled the radiator with water. The radiator abs engine should be fine except gaskets and all other steel surfaces are badly coroded. Coolant pipes, head gasket, rust in the entire engine and 2 cams. I am stuck and in need of a replacement engine. These pictures should serve to show you to never ever decide water is fine as avreplacement for coolant [ATTACH]86415[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86416[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86417[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86418[/ATTACH] I even saw rust specs on the fly wheel. The heads are not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted August 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2014 Yuck. You should be able to find one on eBay if not from someone on here. Looks like lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted August 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2014 Ebay and Pin-wall salvage are good resources. These motors are the same from 99 to current. Get good compression readings and run it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted August 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2014 May be your best way to go never had any issues with them ! http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture-XVZ1300-ENGINE-MOTOR-/310679297012?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4855eddbf4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade 2000 Posted August 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 18, 2014 I have dealt with Pinwall on many used parts and always had good service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowrod Posted August 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2014 http://stores.ebay.com/AZ-Cycle-Parts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 2008 motor 40k miles $280.00 plus $225.00 shipping:080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted August 18, 2014 So my question. Can. I trust a pinwall engine to have good compression? Should I just do valves install and run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted August 18, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 18, 2014 Pinwall will test compression if you ask for it. They may offer a video of the bike running prior to disassembly. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venture n Dixie Posted August 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2014 The video of it running IS on the ebay ad. I see no damage to the bike. My question is, Why is this bike being parted out? Do ya'll see damage I don't? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted August 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2014 Pinwall has historically been an honest boneyard for various motorcycle brands. The link is from AZ-Cycle-Parts who I am not familiar with. Have purchased an engine from Pinwall and was pleased with the transaction. Would not hesitate to use them again. However, for the money, the AZ Cycle Parts engine is almost worth buying for future installation once my engine hits 300,000 miles or so. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2014 http://stores.ebay.com/AZ-Cycle-Parts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 2008 motor 40k miles $280.00 plus $225.00 shipping:080402gudl_prv: Don't buy this motor. it say a couple of fin tabs broken, WRONG! the dog bone motor mounts are what is broken. Which means this motor took a hard hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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