Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 09:26:45 GMT From: John Murphy <johnmunopsamam.iol.ie> Subject: Re: Possible big end problem
Malcolm, Many thanks for the information and tips. It is, as you say, a low thump / bang sound. At least now I know what the alternatives are - I'm looking at the cost of a second hand engine, and at regrinding the crank. Thanks again John malcolm532nopsameja.com wrote: > <Snip> > John, > Do you get a low bang/thumping kind of noise when it's idling? Open the > bonnet and have a listen. I have used a screwdriver pressed to the ear > to listen to the internals. if it's a low down thump rather than > rattling valves then a big end has probably gone. Don't if possible > drive it around as you will end up doing alot of damage. > Afraid it's an engine out/strip down job. > > If You catch it early enough you should get away with a grankshaft re- > grind and oversized big end shells. Other wise it may be a new crank.... > > Look into 2nd hand engines (Breakers/Scrap) or re-conditioned exchange > if you don't want to/have the time/equipement to rebuild your own. > > The only other thing it could be the gearbox about to let go, IE a > bearing going if it isnt there all the time or only when moving. > > Good luck > Malc > Scotland > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.
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