Big end: expensive

[JeffW]

That was a costly one. Had one big end bearing shell disintegrate (other 3 were fine) and the piston tried to jump out through the head. [emoji45]
Metal fragments in the oil got pumped round the whole engine. [emoji30]
So a complete remanufacture of the engine and turbo.
Borderline not worth doing, but I’ve now got effectively a brand new engine. [emoji846]
While the engine was out, may as well fit a Sachs Organic clutch. [emoji16]
Now for some nice gentle driving.


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[Paradox1]

unlucky,

Did you forge the block?
How much did it cost if you dont mind?

[JeffW]

Considered forging, but decided against. Not going to go beyond stage 2, and not going to sell for the foreseeable (I was an oil change and some spark plugs away from stage 2 when this happened).

Remanufactured engine and turbo, ancillary parts, service materials, first service, mot and labour (discounted labour. I know the garage [emoji3]) £5K all in.




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[Paradox1]

Oh wow, thats silly money.

Could definitely have forged for that cost. Main thing is its done now

[Paradox1]

where are you taking the car for stage 2 remap?

[JeffW]

There was more to do than just a rebuild, and I couldn’t find a replacement engine for love nor money at the time.

Stage 2 ? Rtech of course. Used to live near them and had already been talking to them about preparations. I’ll put that off for now, use up the warranty.


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[Paradox1]

Yeah i see where your coming from.

I want to take mine to Rtech for mapping if they can do it for my turbo setup.