How to Build a Suzuki LTZ400 Engine | 2003 - 2014 Full Build Step by Step - KFX400 DVX400

How to Build a Suzuki LTZ400 Engine | 2003 - 2014 Full Build Step by Step - KFX400 DVX400
#Suzuki #kawasaki #ArcticCat
Here is the step by step engine build video for the Z400, KFX400 and DVX400. If this video helped you or a friend get their engine together, please like the video and share it! The more this video gets out, the more engines we can save. Thank you for watching 🤘🤘🤘
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro and Disclaimer
CENTER CASES
3:11 - Case Bearings/Seals Setup
6:35 - Oil Strainer Install
7:53 - Oil Pipes and Oil Jet
7:31 - Crankcase Bearing Retainers and Shield Install
9:58 - Crankshaft Install
14:50 - Counter Balancer Install
15:23 - Transmission Install
19:06 - Shift Fork and Drum Install
23:19 - Crankcase Halves Assembly
CLUTCH SIDE
31:50 - Primary Drive and Balancer Gear
37:17 - Cam Chain and Slider
41:38 - Oil Pump Inspection
50:20 - Oil Pump Installation
53:45 - External Shift Mechanism
1:04:05 - Clutch Basket Assembly
1:08:36 - Clutch Pack Assembly
1:13:33 - Oil Check Valve and Water Pump Install
1:17:05 - Clutch Cover Install
1:23:00 - Oil Filter Install
STATOR SIDE
1:24:29 - Starter Clutch and Flywheel
1:28:54 - Stator and Cover Install
1:34:51 - Starter Clutch Gear
1:36:22 - Starter Motor Install
1:37:23 - Gear Position Switch
1:38:38 - Drive Sprocket & Chain Guard
1:41:06 - Oil Plug & Drain Bolt
TOP END
1:42:05 - Cylinder Inspection
1:42:55 - Checking Ring End Gap
1:48:26 - Piston and Rings Install
1:54:16 - Cylinder Install
1:58:05 - Cylinder Head Install
2:04:41 - Thermostat Install
2:05:22 - Finding Top Dead Center (TDC)
2:05:22 - Valve Shimming (Pre)
2:06:32 - Finding a Baseline Shim Size
2:13:31 - Camshafts Installation
2:19:16 - Cam Chain Tensioner Install
2:21:04 - Cylinder Head Cover
2:24:13 - Showcasing the Engine
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[@theonlydriver]

Me with neither a LTZ400 , KFC400 or DVX400 but still watch a 2hour build on an engine I've never owned 😂

[@JamesBurr-vk7kh]

Same, I enjoy most of his full engine builds..... That I will never own ...lol

[@MichaelSabo]

These are literally the most flattering comments I can get - thank you for watching and supporting what I do 🤘

[@joshuareed5773]

I used to have a 2007 kfx and i would of loved to have videos like this to watch when working on it

[@jeffclaus4422]

Great vid. Awesome time killer at work. Boss tells me to get off my phone. I’m like hang on the cases are going together.

[@MichaelSabo]

@@jeffclaus4422 😂😂 thanks for watching man

[@DUNEATV]

🤯 I know most of you know this, but I just cannot believe the quality of the workmanship! But what’s almost even more impressive is how he puts this together in a video. This is like watching a professional documentary put together by a film crew. I am at a loss for words… it’s just incredible!

[@Pjw350]

Team Sabo for the win! Thanks for the video!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for watching it!

[@justincase3565]

Probably the most professional assembly I've seen on yt. Subd and liked man good job

[@chadriddle3517]

Don’t own a z400 but mikes so damn good had to watch anyways ! I’m praying for the day you restore an old xr100 and make a precision engine build like this one for it lol . Something I can actually follow along with . Mike you make it so clear an concise ! Ty

[@donjuan7428]

If this is not perfect, it is as close to perfection as is humanly possible. Thanks MS for posting. Great editing also.

[@mineer-pg5sv]

Homie mike, good lord you need to understand that you are a genius and a hero, not only is this video badass but your yz125 rebuild video has helped me so damn much it's not even funny you are easily the best small engine builder on KZbin hands down

[@commodore92]

I've watched every single video at this point since I started really getting into the mechanical side of power sports. Learned so much shit from these and I appreciated the videos so much.

[@Cloroxbleach-mp7hv]

LOVE IT MICHAEL

[@rallyedan1066]

The video I've been waiting for, got all the parts ready to go and rebuild my z400 engine.

[@Full_Throttle_Creations]

Suzuki is the most reliable motor to ever be made I have a 2019 rmz 450 and I love the thing, I love your content man I watch every video you’ve made keep up the work I really love what you did with that quad your builds are amazing and you do really good work

[@cog8675]

Sam Sulek does moto? Aw man, I’ve gotta sub now…

[@el_ado]

😂

[@MichaelSabo]

😂😂

[@aidenhall7009]

The gold and blue go really well together

[@chopshopchopper]

Mike, you definitely have the best rebild videos I have ever seen. So valuable. Thank you for all of your hard work, your the man...!

[@chopshopchopper]

Defanatly easy to follow, descriptive, and complete, with a bunch of tips. We need Mike videos for every powesports engine rebuilds. Atleat 2, 3 and 4 wheels...

[@johnhicks735]

Michael sabo I usually watch your KZbin channel. Keep up the 👍 good work man. You're rocking out on those builds to now Days.

[@gtisid]

the work that goes into these build vids is incredible. there's throwing engines together and then there is this , I am surprised a works team hasn't got you yet

[@lucasoneill3496]

Mr Mike. I have an old Kawasaki bayou 220 that I’m trying to rebuild and fix and your videos are helpful even on completely different quads. There’s just a lot to learn from you about building 4 wheelers in general, wish me luck !

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Outstanding instructional video Mike!

[@lohjafunkposse236]

I love you’r videos! I have best time with these!!

[@mrblaze8191]

High 5 on this video this help me big time and so detailed and covered everything

[@Santana-23]

Dang 2 hours 👍🍿

[@dubiousf00d]

Love that you do these! Helped me a few times. Good lookin out.🔥🔥

[@Tay_2_raww]

I appreciate your videos but it took to long to drop this video I figured out already 😂 but keep up the work

[@gabrielarrizon2675]

Love the content keep it up 👍🏿

[@Drebechillen2006]

We need a TRX450er Build💯

[@kerm9807]

Quality mate as always 👌 From the UK 🇬🇧

[@martinmartinez8161]

Awesome info, my friend. A wealth of knowledge.

[@farf2024]

convert this bad boy to a 2 stroke for the boys

[@ksboi29]

Great video! Got me looking on FB marketplace for an engine to rebuild.

[@MMMX38]

Absolutely love the builds man. Might I suggest getting some ARP fastener lube for head bolts. It's made for more accurate torques and acts like an antisieze. A small bottle will probably last you a lifetime. Might be good for the case halves as well.

[@justinmochi7323]

Can't wait to see the tecate get this treatment

[@noelshed689]

Cool video old man 😂

[@pabloara305]

Gracias por un video tan bien explicado , muy profesional y pulcro en el trabajo.👏

[@chopshopchopper]

If anyone has any older Sherco dirtbikes they are not in need of. Please send to Mike for free. lol There is not to much info out there on these bikes, it would be awsome to see Mike rebuild one of these bikes, especially the engine. I hope this is ok with you Mike. One day I'm going to need to rebuild my Sherco 300SEF I would defanatly feel more confident following along to one of Mike Sabo's videos...

[@ashtondavis790]

DS650 RESTO MOD IS NEEDED🚨

[@theexisting1514]

lets gooooo

[@twistedcranknation]

Helpful for when the namura piston in mine eventually blows

[@user-oi6ix1cv2n]

🤩🤩👍👍👍👍

[@ramiroalejandrosalcedo7561]

Bro! i love your workshop is like the one i want! ahahahahha quick one, im about to buy one ltz400, but in cold start, the quad don´t start, only if you put the choke full down, and there starts, but6 when you take the choke the quad turn off, like no gas line exist? just will keep watching the video so i have the info if i buy this monster! thanks man keep like that!

[@nikielrajah295]

Please do a yfz 450 rebuild 🥺

[@masonfortin4772]

Please make a video for a Yamaha raptor 660 engine 🙏

[@Charles53412]

FYI: Some times Partzilla may not have the part in stock due to it not being available. Research the part number and you'll find a match or a compatible part.

[@JTs_Garage_]

Would you ever consider building a Mojave 250?

[@johnhicks735]

👍

[@brandonantoniazzi2558]

Hi Mike do u work on Honda foreman 500 engines ?

[@alaindore5988]

I just bought myself a yz250 from 1983 do you know where I can get parts for this and maybe cilinder sleeve’s?

[@Game0n652]

When do er get a Corvette update?

[@xboxgaming6760]

what would happen if you didnt put the piston rings on with the gap in a specif way

[@sammacin4082]

You might get blow by and positive crankcase pressure. Might cause seals to leak oil eventually

[@DylanDubs-xe3ej]

Should have cut that lil decompression mechanism off

[@datboi8140]

What’s up with the vette

[@QochataHopi]