What’s Inside this 20 Year Old Suzuki Z400 Engine? (Not Good)
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- What’s Inside this 20 Year Old Suzuki Z400 Engine? (Not Good)
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Besides the clutch side of this engine, do you think it was ever opened up? Thank you for watching my video! If you enjoyed, hit the like button and consider subscribing 🤘😎
dude, found you on youtube like 6 months agp and binged watched ALL your content haha love your videos, keep it goingggg! :D
@philipjohnshire I appreciate the love man! Thanks for binge watching my stuff 🤘
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@mostlymotorized facts. My hand drivers are JIS but God only knows what those Milwaukee bits are.
nah u did great love it! but for the phillips screw u should buy a impact screw driver it would save you lots of headaches in the futur build! besides thats keep it as it ur the best
This is the best weekend ever!!! I have my favorite in-laws in town visiting. I’m out at a steak house as we speak. And not for nothing. It’s MF SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!!! Thanks Mike!!!!!! You’re the man !!!!
Dude this is an awesome comment and compliment; thank you 🤘🤘
Bro THIS is the super bowl
@justinmochi7323 my maaan, thank you for saying that
I was bored and looking for something to watch! Not any more! Thanks for the content 🤙
Jesteś jednym z najlepszych youtuberów w tematyce quadów w USA.
POZDRAWIAM Z POLSKI
Someone get my boy a 3/8 Milwaukee Stubby impact 😫That thing will make your tear downs so easy. Awesome content as usual Sabo!
This is what my Doctor ordered to watch, thanks to uploading it, saved life! 😂
Haha, you're the man Robert, thank you for watching 🤘
*_Someone abused the absolute hellllll out of that clutch! That is beyond smoooooked!!!_*
_(I do not everrrr recall seeing a clutch pack with that much burnt on oil, and discoloration!)_
Glad to see I'm not only one get a hard time with some of my engines
I love the boxes underneath the workbench that's the way to totally organize it
I assume ART is a factory piston. The factory pistons out of my Tacoma engine were made by ART.
Thank you for that info man!
Art metal Co. LTD, Japanese OEM piston manufacturer.
I think these engine tear downs are probably my favorite
For the oil pump with Phillips style, I always use an impact driver first so you always get a down force blow with a twisting motion. I use the driver on all Phillips style to loosen them up so there’s very little chance of the tool slipping and messing up the screw. Just my two cents, and I thoroughly enjoy this channel and what you do.
Art makes a lot of oems pistons
Mike you need a good quality hand held impact driver for those Philips screws. It makes quick work of those pain in the but screws. If you do get one, hold it in the neutral position and smack with a hammer to shock the screw, then turn to the loosen direction and smack again and they come right out everytime.
You can always hit the end of the flywheel puller with a hammer (metal, not plastic), and the shock will frequently bust it loose. Love the channel.
And also I would recommend getting a manual impact driver if you dknt have one ! They work reakly well for the screws inside a motor even for the screw you damaged on the pump im sure a manual impact will take that right out ! Thanks for the content Mike cant wait for the next
My 04 swing arm was cracked all the way through and I welded it and it is still holding up perfectly and I ride that quad hard
As I’m watching this I notice you run into the common issues I always have like the timing plugs 😂 the stock can chain tensioners are absolute junk. I would suggest a manual tensioner
OMG as a DRZ owner I have been waiting for you to tear down one of these engines. This is gonna be great.
29:00 Always opt to use a impact driver to get those phillip head screws out! The oil pump and shift drum cover always will tend to strip if you do not use a impact driver.
Another thing about these z400s the timing chain tensioner spring are to stiff on these causing timing chain to wear faster I like the manual tensioner for these it’s the best upgrade besides the rear swing arm and carrier . I kno your trien to keep it original resto but it’s a good upgrade for these an will save you a lot of problems an double the life of timing chain an guides . I deff learned a ton when I had my z400
Kids went to the grandparents house and its raining so what better way to spend the saturday than feet kicked up with taco bell and an awesome mike video! Perfect timing lol
When the air compressor goes off lol every time
Hey Michael.
Will strongly recommend you get an impact driver set. Snap on makes the best one I own so far part number (208EPIT).
Awesome videos by the way!!!
So glad you are doing a Suzuki finally
I really miss my 2004 ltz400 hands down the best quad I’ve had from factory . Mine was show room condition an low hours when I got it and very snappy for the 400s lil bit faster than 400 ex but I’ve always wanted to build a 440 ltz and line it up against a 440ex
The case issue is common for the ltz400. For some reason nobody knows how to tighten or maintain the chains on these. They also never seem to spend a few bucks on a case saver.
Johnny bravo out here saving quads 😂
My z400 swingarm was cracked way worse than that one. I ground it out with a cutoff wheel and a welder I know welded it up for me. I'm still riding it with no issues and that was almost 2 years ago.
Always a good day when Mike uploads
Map gas torch helps alot on things like flywheel taper and stuck case plugs
You should always use 6 point sockets on 6 point bolts to avoid rounding them.
Rox makes parts for sleds . Glad to see u don't edit the bad times . Going to another killer build when done
10:21 “seems overly complicated”
Well, it does say Suzuki on it😂😂
Loving the project man
the ltz 400 is one of the easiest engines to work on
12 point socket WILL strip a 6 point bolt. should always use the correct sockets for the bolts.
The only time I use a 12 point is if I have a 12 point bolt to remove. Like some suzuki engines have them for the connecting rod bolts.
Loving the build!
I absolutely died when you mocked the engine buildrs, reminded me of me and my brother. Weve done that since we were about 7 or 8.
Very glad your back to weekly content
Hey Mike, When its time to reinstall your torque plates in the case I highly suggest using Allen style fasteners any and all. Ive ran into to many stripped screw heads or fucked them up myself in a tear down. Sage advise from a old man at 63 years and counting. Working diligently like you today on a 93 RMX250 restoration. Hope you locate a good case half.
Jeff Davison, Saginaw, Mi.
Both anxiety and curiosity is at PEAK levels when I tear into the engines on old atvs I buy lol
At 20:14 I can see the starter clutch gear rotating CW behind the alternator rotor when you are using the impact on the gear puller. perhaps hold the rotor rather than the crankshaft rod?
Another straight legit "Real Deal Sabo" video!
You know how many RUclipsrs just cut out any mistakes they make? Most of them....
I will never understand the use of the screw headed fasteners in high strength "bolt" applications (Japanese Industrial Standard) but it is what it is at this point.
I highly recommended using a manual impact driver (hammer-to-turn style) with an actual high quality JIS bit. I still am actually relearning this occasionally as I must be a bit dense.✌🤘
Man this thing is gonna be absolutely bad ass, I love watching you build these quads man. Always a thumbs up from me Mike...
I just took my DRZ400 engine apart and ran into the same issue with those screws on the oil pump. I ended up using a hand impact driver and it worked perfectly as it applies rotational torque while being hammered. I don't think I will ever try using an impact driver on these types of screws again, as stripping those screws can end up stalling the entire build/teardown. I will be posting a video soon. Nice work.
That is indeed an OEM piston!
The discoloration on the clutch makes me think it got really hot from partial slippage due to no cable free play or because someone didn't know how to ride with a clutch very well.
Time to invest in some JIS bits/screwdrivers! Those screws won't give you much trouble then.
Rad project!
Or a impact driver to easily remove those screws. Using anything else is asking for them to get stripped.
A Propane or Butane Torch is handy to pursuade a tight tapered flywheel to let go & free bolts that have been Loctited - best to lightly heat before using the flywheel puller - it works for me anyway - Can't wait to see you work your magic on the LTR 👍
The first models had bad timing chains, my 04 kfx did. Awesome bike and enjoy the builds. The best look is the orignal look.
I’ve had a clip fall down in bottem end and fished it out with a magnet got lucky lol
Hey man, thanks for your efforts. It's good to learn new things. Wicked content keep up the good vids
Bro my tensioner was the exact same when i did my top end!! I was also shocked
Used to have one too lots of problems lol but loved it
I’m wondering if someone put the clutch basket from another machine to save money ! Love your videos bro just more to learn and trust I absorb this stuff in my sleep as well lol cars too
I believe that whole clutch and basket come out of another quad
Hey sabo,man thanks for everything,i have asked for so long and im sure you have seen one of my comments i have been supporting you for supper long can you please do a trx450 after market build please man
The amount of work mike puts into these projects and the videos is incredible i have been binge watching everyday more an more videos i love your work and craftsmanship im builidng a 400ex stage 2 hot cams kibble valves and big bore 426cc with tripple rate shocks new grips graphics, tail light clutch line and levers got the engine painted today with high heat new nerfbars fat boy handle bars gonna be putting new gaskets in due to an oil leak and shes almost ready to rip. Anyways love the videos and the content mike. Dont ever loose that motivation your a good mechanic and good guy in general we all have love for you. SUPER BOWL WEEKEND TMM! Hope you have fun an spend some time with family.
I love watching your videos Joe, really amazing your ability to do all this and it’s a true gift. Been here since you riding with your brother days haha
Probably won’t see this but. I definitely recommend investing in a set of JIS screwdriver. Help to save those Philip fasteners.
You're a legend man! Love the video and had a good laugh 😂
This build reminds me so much of much of my 05z400 rebuild !
Every ltz,kfx,dvx I've had come through my garage had a broken case in the same dam spot bro. Just a week point, might need to go aftermarket on the case saver for that part. I'm sure everyone will understand that not being oem
some of the costumers i had to deal with from 92 till 07 had me chewing my tongue off . come in with the case broke and a broken case saver and im looking at it and know right away what they are saying is bs you can not run a worn-out chain or a chain not adjusted right and think nothing will happen.
@@gamerX-wk7ct can't take the dumb out of some people bro
Mike your vids have inspired me to do a build on my Yfz450r that I wreck so far I’ve replaced everything broken and add some upgrades 🎉
The reason those Phillips head screws fought you so hard is due to the thread locker. For future teardown notes, degrease the interior of the case with non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner and heat the heads of screws with a micro torch. The heat will liquify the thread locker and the screws will loosen with minimal effort and you won't trash the slots.
Sometimes everything goes well.. and sometimes we're all doing shit like that lol. Great job! one of my favorite channels!
You know what I just learned Mike
Not to mess with one of them
I’m watchin the goat struggle rn
Looks like your in for a good build! Though if your going with an 05 frame, get the shocks if your still going for the showroom floor look
Mike never disappoints man I’m telling ya!! Also liking the weekly uploads even though they are shorter than normal I’d rather have a vid every week that’s shorter than bi weekly longer vid, but anyway killer content man can’t wait for the next one!!
I thought I was going to need your video to build mine but I the blaster content helped me build multiple bikes now
But keep up the good work 👍🏾 your work inspires me to build a lot of bikes
Good job mate! 😃👍! Glad to see you didn't bust up the case halves with that forgotten E-washer! Phew!
Looks pretty good to me michael, glad atleast somthing looks clean on this machine. 😂
Usually put the pressure on the flywheel and tap the end of the puller with the hammer usually the shocks will pop it off
Thanks for the website! That's going to be real helpful for me
Michael, you really need to look into getting an electric induction heater for those stubborn bolts and such. No flames to have issues with and still gets the shit loose. The one in our auto shop gets used often to avoid heating things not intended to melt. Can even used around a fuel tank, from experience. lol
Patiently waiting for Mike to do a 04/05 trx 450r
Love ya brother, you definitely got your work cut out for you on this one. I went oem on an 85 honda 200x, and like you said, some of the parts are unobtainium. I remember it was missing the air intake tube, and it was one of the single year jobbies. But I found one over in Europe, and that's where the fun began trying to get it shipped, but she finally made it state side. And now it's one of my favorite bikes to ride, I just need a new set of tires, and she'll be mint.
Hopefully it’s easier to put back together because I would’ve gave up as soon as my bit fell off in the case 😭🤣 love your work buddy can’t wait for the finished product 🤛🏻
Mike you have to get a hand inpact screwdriver. One smack with a hammer and those phillip head screws will pop right out.
Great Video Michael love all your content I have watched you for a long time keep it up
Brother, go get that M12 Fuel 3/8 drive impact, you'll never swap impacts ever again! Keep up the good vids!
i have one i need to rebuild. ALSO I HAVE THE ORIGINAL CYLINDER RIGHT NEXT TO ME! the ART 3 is the original piston. mine also has that on it.
Im watching because its informative. however it figures when you finally get to my machine youre going to stock as much as possible lol i was hoping for inspiration hahahaha
Stripped a head bolt on my CN250 yesterday - I think the neighbors heard my F bombs. Good stuff!!
Great video!
Loved my 06 Z 400 liked it more then my 03 660 raptor bought both new just my opinion
Yo Mike you make some awesome videos. Keep up the great builds 🤘
ART is an OEM supplier that makes most of the pistons for Japanese manufacturers.
Yes ART is the manufacturer of OEM pistons
that never happens 🤣love how fresh that thing is.
Hey you should build a 440 big bore ltz and compare it to a Honda 400ex with the 440 . That would be awsome . I built a Honda 440 engine an it was a monster that come alive lol . I’ve never built or rode a ltz400 with the 440 so I’m very curious as to see which quad will be better from low end to mid range an on the wide open range !!!!!!
25:25 had me cracking up😂
Mike u have to get a engine stand
Make sure you upgrade those starter clutch bolts. Notorious for the the bolts breaking
God job. 👌✌
😎👍 Can't wait for more. Thanks Mike.
Use a torque punch that you hit with a hammer to loosen the screws and use a jis bit
I said - OH SH!T at the same time you did... LOL. dang it
Impact screw driver, and not using chrome sockets for impact would be a couple suggestions from me.
My boy sabooooo. These videos are top notch!
You should use a breaker bar to break those bolts loose you'll have a much lower chance of stripping something or chewing up the hardware. Also, an impact driver (the one you hammer on) will (usually) get those Phillips heads out without damaging them.
Sick video dude I’ve been waiting for this one I love the z 400 series so far btw you should get a yfz 450 I’m working on mine right now and they are badass