Lycoming part failure (really ECI) - Page 11

Bavafa · #**101** 08-05-2014, 01:46 PM

This has been reported in the past by many including one of my friend which had an ECI cylinders.

Relentless · #**102** 08-13-2014, 05:57 PM

I read this post a few weeks ago and did a little checking. Back in 2008-2009 there seems there might have been a few clips that failed. If you are flying a ECi kit engine or suspect that these clips have failed, please email our support and we will replace any broken clips you find. Support@titanengine.com
Signs will be leaking oil around seals around push tube shrouds. Remove valve cover and inspect clip under single bolt that hold clip..

Paul K · #**103** 07-15-2015, 08:39 PM

I know this is an old thread but tonight I discovered some small dents from the inside on my no 1 valve cover. Sure enough when removed, there is half of a clip laying next to the drain. All this just two days before I planed to leave for OshKosh. I thought because my engine was assembled well after this was a well known issue that I would have better or proper clips included. Wrong! All of them are of the thin type and tomorrow I will be looking for replacements. Just one more thing to do before OshKosh......

Paul K · #**104** 07-16-2015, 06:09 PM

Just finished this repair. Every spring clip was broken into at least three pieces, being held in place just by the sandwich of parts in the stack. Only one lost a section and looked broken at first glance but the pieces fell apart when the bolt was loosened. Even with this, not a drop of oil escaped!

BillL · #**105** 07-16-2015, 06:24 PM

Good find Paul. I am surprised that so many have failed and they are still using/selling them. What parts (brand) did you use for your engine build?

Paul K · #**106** 07-17-2015, 04:33 AM

Bill,

They were supplied with the engine kit by ECI. I didn't think to look at mine because I purchased the kit after this was a known problem and assumed they wouldn't ship known bad parts. I know, dumb of me!

BillL · #**107** 07-17-2015, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul K

Bill,

They were supplied with the engine kit by ECI. I didn't think to look at mine because I purchased the kit after this was a known problem and assumed they wouldn't ship known bad parts. I know, dumb of me!

Thanks, Paul. This certainly does not reflect poorly on you, not at all, but the supplier is a different matter.

Very fortunate you "checked the little things" to avoid them progressing to larger ones. This is an extremely good reminder for us, and a valuable lesson for those who are still learning. Thanks for posting.

boom3 · #**108** 10-21-2017, 08:19 PM

I missed this thread before, but today I found half of one the clips lying in the bottom of my #4 cylinder valve spring area. Fortunately it was on the side opposite of the oil drain hole. I checked the other 3 and 2 of them were broke all the way through but were still barely hanging on. As soon as I loosed the nut the broken part fell out on both of them. Yikes! Going to replace them all with Lycoming. (And the nut retainers too.)