Is this e-shaft saveable?

MacGyver · 05-20-2012, 02:44 PM

I seem to have nicked the e-shaft with something while it has been apart. I've used a little 400 grit sand paper to take the high parts of the edge off the nick and then 1000 grit around the entirety of the lobe to smooth the scratches from the 400 grit.

There is still a little bit of the nick showing, do I need to sand further or am I ok?

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***TitaniumTT*** · 05-20-2012, 03:27 PM

The quality of parts going into an engine will effect the quality of the engine. Shit in = Shit out.

By sanding it you've made it out of round. Bearings are round. Will it work, probably, but it's damaged. Get a new one or mic it out

RETed · 05-20-2012, 08:11 PM

Catches your fingernail?
Throw it away.
Lots of cheap, used ones available.
...or just go RX-8 brand new like others have suggested.

-Ted

NYCGPS · 05-20-2012, 09:22 PM

Don't bother.

Do it right, or do it twice.

enuff said-

schctrg · 05-26-2012, 03:20 PM

I have minor pitting of my eshaft as well I do not know what to do. I polished off rust with steel wool and its pretty smooth... not to thread jack but I dont know what to do either. Also if I do decide to switch to the rx8 shaft will I need to change my rear stat gear? I know there has been discussion about using the rx8 shaft but will it be compatible with my s4 n/a without changing the stat gear? Also what exactly do I need to do with the oil passage on the shaft? anything at all?

mazpower · 05-26-2012, 08:34 PM

Get the RX-8 shaft and both front & rear RX-8 stationaries with bearings. Nothing needs to be done with the oil passage. If you're using non RX-8 stationaries/bearings be sure to use a dial bore gauge and mic's to verify your oil clearances.

05-20-2012, 02:44 PM	#1
MacGyver The Newbie Join Date: May 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Is this e-shaft saveable? I seem to have nicked the e-shaft with something while it has been apart. I've used a little 400 grit sand paper to take the high parts of the edge off the nick and then 1000 grit around the entirety of the lobe to smooth the scratches from the 400 grit. There is still a little bit of the nick showing, do I need to sand further or am I ok? Pic:

05-20-2012, 03:27 PM	#2
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	The quality of parts going into an engine will effect the quality of the engine. Shit in = Shit out. By sanding it you've made it out of round. Bearings are round. Will it work, probably, but it's damaged. Get a new one or mic it out __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

05-26-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
mazpower Rawr Bearclaw Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Souf iTrader: (1) Posts: 197 Rep Power: 17	Get the RX-8 shaft and both front & rear RX-8 stationaries with bearings. Nothing needs to be done with the oil passage. If you're using non RX-8 stationaries/bearings be sure to use a dial bore gauge and mic's to verify your oil clearances. __________________ Illicit Performance Rotary building, porting, tuning, chassis dyno services www.illicitperformance.com

05-20-2012, 09:22 PM	#4
NYCGPS The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Don't bother. Do it right, or do it twice. enuff said-

05-26-2012, 03:20 PM	#5
schctrg The Newbie Join Date: May 2012 iTrader: (0) Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I have minor pitting of my eshaft as well I do not know what to do. I polished off rust with steel wool and its pretty smooth... not to thread jack but I dont know what to do either. Also if I do decide to switch to the rx8 shaft will I need to change my rear stat gear? I know there has been discussion about using the rx8 shaft but will it be compatible with my s4 n/a without changing the stat gear? Also what exactly do I need to do with the oil passage on the shaft? anything at all?