NOVAROSSI Engine thread....
#8508
They're about 4.95mm new.
They will work OK down to about 4.82~4.84 when catastrophic failure of the rod becomes a possibility.
That's my findings on actual use.
I would not put money towards a new rod on a repinch if the crank isn't 4.90 at least.
These numbers are from my personal experience with engines, other people will tell you other numbers but usually those people want to sell more cranks and rods.
They will work OK down to about 4.82~4.84 when catastrophic failure of the rod becomes a possibility.
That's my findings on actual use.
I would not put money towards a new rod on a repinch if the crank isn't 4.90 at least.
These numbers are from my personal experience with engines, other people will tell you other numbers but usually those people want to sell more cranks and rods.
5.00mm would be very big for nova and barely fit in rod bushing , most novas come new at 4.97-99mm to allow space for lubrication . When a nova crank reaches 4.92mm it is the last time its serviceable (ie. New rod).
hope this helps
#8514
Tech Master
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,842
From: Norway
Do not use silicon oil. If the oil reaches the glowplug, it will be an insulator for the heat from the plugfilament, and your ngine wont run right before you change your glowplug.
Audi, VW amongst other says do not use silicon liquid gaskets as the residue or fumes can damage airmass meters, oksygen and tempsensors. Use bearing oil or spit.
Audi, VW amongst other says do not use silicon liquid gaskets as the residue or fumes can damage airmass meters, oksygen and tempsensors. Use bearing oil or spit.
#8515
First off.. don't knock it till you tried it.. you're not bathing the gasket, i just rub a little on it so that the other end can slide over, never had problem... if you have never tried it don't say don't ever do it...
VW also doctored their emission tests.. but hey...
VW also doctored their emission tests.. but hey...
#8517
Tech Adept
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 142
From: Greece
i had a brocken screw inside the novarossi crankshaft yestarday ,it was a chinese screw ,my folt my mistake ,i spended all night drilling the broken screw inside the crank hole and cleaning with a 3mm tap ,finally succes saved the crank .seems like the cobalt drill is not destroing the crank cause its hardened ,if ever hapens to any of you guys just drill it with 2.5 and clean with tap
#8519
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 805
Do not use silicon oil. If the oil reaches the glowplug, it will be an insulator for the heat from the plugfilament, and your ngine wont run right before you change your glowplug.
Audi, VW amongst other says do not use silicon liquid gaskets as the residue or fumes can damage airmass meters, oksygen and tempsensors. Use bearing oil or spit.
Audi, VW amongst other says do not use silicon liquid gaskets as the residue or fumes can damage airmass meters, oksygen and tempsensors. Use bearing oil or spit.
I for one use RTV silicon to fill my cranks...
I also use silicon oil from time to time to lubricate the gaskets, you don't need much.
If I remember correctly silicone oil is inert also.
#8520
Tech Adept
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 142
From: Greece
There are two types of silicon gasket, the old type releases acetic acid when drying, the new RTV silicon is sensor safe.
I for one use RTV silicon to fill my cranks...
I also use silicon oil from time to time to lubricate the gaskets, you don't need much.
If I remember correctly silicone oil is inert also.
I for one use RTV silicon to fill my cranks...
I also use silicon oil from time to time to lubricate the gaskets, you don't need much.
If I remember correctly silicone oil is inert also.



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