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nicholas
bearings gave up today
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hi guys thanks for imput for 1200 mods, but today my motor let up. lost power and made one hell of noise, turns out 2 main bearings and 1 bigend gave. atleast i can do mods now with my motor open. i'll keep you posted.

nicholas
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Posted on: 2003/5/17 21:46
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ported head shaved 1.5mm
extractors with 2inch s/s pipe
webber 38 dgas.
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turbo

and then maybe some gas
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feral
Re: bearings gave up today
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I would look at your oil pump condition while yo have it apart.

Posted on: 2003/5/18 14:26
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ddgonzal
Re: bearings gave up today
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sorry to hear the engine gave up. I hope it will live again. Maybe a little transplant surgery will bring it back to health, or just replace the oil pump and bearings. The key is figuring out what caused the problem.

Posted on: 2003/5/18 17:30
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nicholas
Re: bearings gave up today found problem
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turns out number four conrod cap came loose, causing havok. crank looks a bit stuffed, hope the machine shop can fix it.

what else should i do while the motor is stripped?

many thanks
nicholas
south africa

Posted on: 2003/5/18 17:46
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VW chassis
fibreglass body
A-14
280 cam
ported head shaved 1.5mm
extractors with 2inch s/s pipe
webber 38 dgas.
to come........

Dellorto 36 drla
turbo

and then maybe some gas
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