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 l_e_cook
Newbie  Location: gt yarmouth Registered: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 28 Status: Offline |
Post #1
having done a little spirited driving over the weekend i have managed to blow my big end bearings i am looking for a uprated set but have absolutely no idea where to start any advice or links to where i can get some would be a great help cheers in advance lee |
 Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 23:07
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rich_w
Seasoned Pro  Location: Havant, Hampshire Registered: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 5,412 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I can supply uprated engine bearings.Do you know what size you need? Do you need the mains and the big ends, or just the big ends? Rich  ________________________________________ Contact Details:rich@lynxpowerengineering.co.uk 07732 822546 |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 23:48
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atterz
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stafford Registered: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 1,134 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Are they really that bad? As in a sprited drive could kill the big end bearings?________________________________________ owain wrote: A GTI-6 with a good dashboard and the seats down can outsprint an E46 M3 in July. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 00:59
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crf450
Senior User Location: belper Registered: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 502 Status: Offline |
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If you've knackered your big end shells I'd put money on it you've bent your crank and ovaled a rod.________________________________________ Quote "da g man!" "You've only got to watch the "306 vs ringtaxi" video & you soon realise how good these mod's are! That guy is running Ash's 30mm ARB, Solid Mounts & 23mm Torsion Bars & some adjustments on the camber. Admittedly, the guy is an awesome driver, but it just go's to show how well these cars can handle with the right modification's |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 01:43
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atterz
Seasoned Pro Location: Stafford Registered: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 1,134 Status: Offline |
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You from Belper Derbyshire?________________________________________ owain wrote: A GTI-6 with a good dashboard and the seats down can outsprint an E46 M3 in July. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 01:47
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daij1380
Newbie Location: neath Registered: 22 May 2010 Posts: 29 Status: Offline |
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crf450 wrote: If you've knackered your big end shells I'd put money on it you've bent your crank  |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 02:04
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allanallen
Seasoned Pro Location: Buxton Registered: 01 May 2007 Posts: 1,399 Status: Offline |
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crf450 wrote: If you've knackered your big end shells I'd put money on it you've bent your crank and ovaled a rod. Seconded, mine developed a bit of a knock.... Bent the crank and ovalled the rod. The crank was reground true but the rod obviously had to be replaced. A spirited drive won't kill the bearings but lack of oil/oil changes will. ________________________________________ www.bridgecraftmotorsport.co.uk |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 02:23
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #8
those would be worse case scenario's though really, you never know how bad it is till you have an engineer check it out.CUJ's Rallye developed a very light knock but didn't spin the shell so a simple +0.3mm grind on the big ends and standard mains was all it needed and it was a lovely engine afterwards I am told Though I've yet to hear it as Jon unfortunately wrote the car off before I had the chance, and I don't know where its gone now  (probably in rat boy's stash somewhere!  )________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 02:39
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atterz
Seasoned Pro Location: Stafford Registered: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 1,134 Status: Offline |
Post #9
So as long as oil changes are adhered to this problem should be avoided? Along with not cooking the oil?________________________________________ owain wrote: A GTI-6 with a good dashboard and the seats down can outsprint an E46 M3 in July. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 03:04
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
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depends hot its been treated by previous owners, and also how hard you drive it around long curves etc (oil surge, they aren't too bad for it but do still suffer if worn)________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 03:35
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atterz
Seasoned Pro Location: Stafford Registered: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 1,134 Status: Offline |
Post #11
The Mi16s realy suffer from oil surge dont they? I think i should be safe, i lose my bottle on the public road way before pushing the limits of grip on corners!________________________________________ owain wrote: A GTI-6 with a good dashboard and the seats down can outsprint an E46 M3 in July. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 14:13
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #12
The Mi16 alloy engines do yes, but the GTi6 engine doesn't suffer from surge that badly. I never, ever had it in mine even with half decent suspension and Ratboy plastered against the side window.________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 14:44
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crf450
Senior User Location: belper Registered: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 502 Status: Offline |
Post #13
I've done over a dozen Mi/gti6 engine re-builds that have had big end bearing issues and every one of them whether they've spun a shell or not have ovaled the rod as well as bent the crank.Every time bar one occasion the bend in the crank has ground out but the one that didnt I ended up getting most of the bend out with a fly press then ground it true.Most people that are re-building these engines wouldnt even think to measure the rod for ovality and they would run ok for a bit but would soon be through the white metal on the sides of the rod where its down on size. And yes I am from Belper Derbyshire. Cheers Martin. ________________________________________ Quote "da g man!" "You've only got to watch the "306 vs ringtaxi" video & you soon realise how good these mod's are! That guy is running Ash's 30mm ARB, Solid Mounts & 23mm Torsion Bars & some adjustments on the camber. Admittedly, the guy is an awesome driver, but it just go's to show how well these cars can handle with the right modification's |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 18:26
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ben306
Seasoned Pro  Location: North West Registered: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 2,930 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Im in the process of building up a fresh bottom end for mine following it spinning a shell only 140 miles after having done the top end rebuild.________________________________________ My 306 Rallye Project ThreadFew recent Youtube track videos, more on my channel Pair of Rallye's doing a few laps of Anglesey Lap of Anglesey Coastal 3 sisters circuit Few laps at Blyton |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 19:08
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atterz
Seasoned Pro Location: Stafford Registered: 18 Feb 2011 Posts: 1,134 Status: Offline |
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Its good to know that someone with so much knowladge is in close proximity. My parents live in Codnor so thats where i spend my time when im not away. Do you own a company?Am i also right in assuming you know Andy Pell, has a red 205 xu10, that recently cracked the block. @Adam, that the same car i now drive? When funds allow id like to go a similar route to what you did with suspension, will get in touch .________________________________________ owain wrote: A GTI-6 with a good dashboard and the seats down can outsprint an E46 M3 in July. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 19:20
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l_e_cook
Newbie Location: gt yarmouth Registered: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 28 Status: Offline |
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allanallen wrote: crf450 wrote: If you've knackered your big end shells I'd put money on it you've bent your crank and ovaled a rod. Seconded, mine developed a bit of a knock.... Bent the crank and ovalled the rod. The crank was reground true but the rod obviously had to be replaced. A spirited drive won't kill the bearings but lack of oil/oil changes will. yea i think the original cause was stem seals as it did smoke a bit and i neglected to check the oil so no oil and buggered stem seal + a spirited drive(understatement)= engine buggered noww looking to replace the whole lump but only looking for a block with no ancillarys anyone got a runner laying about ??? cheers |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 00:07
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l_e_cook
Newbie Location: gt yarmouth Registered: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 28 Status: Offline |
Post #17
rich_w wrote: I can supply uprated engine bearings. Do you know what size you need? Do you need the mains and the big ends, or just the big ends? Rich can u pm me a rough [price for the upgraded bits cheers lee |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:17
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