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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 11:31 PM
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I have a '98 evo , pistons are turning , but the pushods ,ign. Sensor, lifters , cam isn't . what do ya think ? Pinion gear ?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 02:38 AM
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off top of my head it would have to be .
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 05:56 AM
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Straight-designed pinion shaft could very well be broken.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 06:41 AM
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seen it happen more than once (or twice),hope its just the gear,but ill bet its the shaft.what ever it is,make sure you check the valves.they are probably bent (valve train quits moving,pistons still moving = bent valves)
 
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Very good advice guys , if shaft broke then more broke with it .
 
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Usually the valves will be wadded up also.
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