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pauls440

New Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #1

Hi all
1. how can you tell if your ends are gone

2. if they are gone can i fit new ones in the car or do i have to take the engine out :doh:

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #2

main brgs knock under load big ends under over run if big ends they have gone you can change them in situ but usualy wears both and if knocking crank usually needs doing,mains wear the most on lower shell big ends top shell

 

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pauls440

New Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #3

ok but can i change all in situ

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #4

you wouldnt be able to do muber 5 as it has seal housing bolted from flywheel side

 

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pauls440

New Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #5

OK so that miens engine out,
I'm not 100% that it is knocking just when i pull away it just sounds loud but not shaw as this is my first disco i have had

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #6

get your oil pressure checked if okay so is brgs,and give more info

 

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pauls440

New Member

• Aug 23, 2011

• #7

ok thanks i will let you no