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 thewho07
Regular  Location: Scotland Registered: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 289 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Was out for a run in the 6 yesterday and was having a bit fun with a type r... until the engine went BANG! Got it back to the local garage and was told its probably a big end bearing and/or the crankshaft. Gutted.The engine has done 90k. Can't decide if a rebuild would be worth it, or do I look for a reconditioned engine? I have no idea what rebuilds cost, so just looking for a point in the right direction. Cheers (Didn't realise how quick type r's were, its was mental!) |
 Posted 29th Mar 2010 at 03:23
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,795 Status: Offline |
Post #2
"probably" is not a good enough reason to pull an engine apart. do checks first; what have they done to establish that diagnosis?________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 29th Mar 2010 at 03:55
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thewho07
Regular Location: Scotland Registered: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 289 Status: Offline |
Post #3
rikky wrote: "probably" is not a good enough reason to pull an engine apart. do checks first; what have they done to establish that diagnosis? The mechanic was just speaking from experience and mentioned it could be the crankshaft big end. I've got the car at home now, are there any ways I can check to see what the problem is for definate? I thought it sounded like a bent valve to start with, but the noise seems to be coming from deep in the engine. The car starts fine usually, but sometimes the engine jams when turning over. When it's started there are no noises when idling and it idles fine. But as soon as you give it revs a knocking noise starts, and harder you rev the louder it gets. Any ideas? |
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Posted 29th Mar 2010 at 22:44
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,110 Status: Offline |
Post #4
sounds likely to be a big end i've just found this problem on my car, by removing the sump and taking off the cap of no.1 con-rod not a lot of bearing left i'm afraid  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 29th Mar 2010 at 23:25
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thewho07
Regular Location: Scotland Registered: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 289 Status: Offline |
Post #5
jord294 wrote: sounds likely to be a big end i've just found this problem on my car, by removing the sump and taking off the cap of no.1 con-rod not a lot of bearing left i'm afraid I was gutted when it went bang, just got the car last week aswell! What do you plan to do? Rebuild? I can't make up my mind what to do. |
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Posted 29th Mar 2010 at 23:29
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jonnie205
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bicester Registered: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 4,146 Status: Offline |
Post #6
easier and cheaper to fit another engine |
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Posted 30th Mar 2010 at 00:54
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jord294
Seasoned Pro Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,110 Status: Offline |
Post #7
thewho07 wrote: I was gutted when it went bang, just got the car last week aswell! What do you plan to do? Rebuild? I can't make up my mind what to do. depends on what money i get coming in  if i manage to sell a beam or 2, and the guy ^^^^^ still has an engine available, i'll buy that. but as i'm in no real rush to get it done, i'll bide my time  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 30th Mar 2010 at 01:09
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