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Larmo63
post Apr 16 2016, 07:09 PM
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I think a main bearing took a shit. Dammit.
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post Apr 16 2016, 08:01 PM
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I hope not.
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post Apr 16 2016, 08:04 PM
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Oh no.....


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post Apr 16 2016, 08:27 PM
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What are the symptoms, Toodlum's?
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post Apr 16 2016, 09:38 PM
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I thought it sounded like a valve issue, but I checked them, and drained the oil.

Definitely a main or rod bearing. Metal in the drain pan.

Bummer. So, do I build another /4 2.2 or my 2.3 /6?

My budget dictates that I do the /4 for now with the /6 in the pipeline, I suppose.

Pulling the motor Wednesday. Crap.
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post Apr 16 2016, 09:38 PM
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Sorry to hear..... I guess now is the time to pull that 3.8 I hear you have stashed away.
Good luck with your diagnoses.
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post Apr 16 2016, 10:52 PM
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Awww, crap, sorry to hear that, Lawrence.
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post Apr 17 2016, 12:13 AM
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post Apr 17 2016, 05:55 AM
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Now that would piss me off. I guess the bright side is other then throwing $$$ at a unexpected repair you will have a stronger motor behind you.
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post Apr 17 2016, 08:27 AM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Apr 16 2016, 06:09 PM) *

I think a main bearing took a shit. Dammit.


This must have just happened?
I saw your car yesterday at Cars and Coffee?
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post Apr 17 2016, 09:35 PM
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What a bummer... sorry to hear... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 18 2016, 07:31 AM
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Ouch, it's what we all fear with an old car.

Time to change your avatar?
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post Apr 18 2016, 08:34 AM
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I don't have any complete motors laying around to send you. But you can swap the main bearings in about 10 hours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Much faster if it's a rod bearing.
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post Apr 18 2016, 09:51 AM
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That (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) is an idea worth doing. I will donate time in your garage to that effort prior to my Seattle trip on Thursday if you can get the parts defined in time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 19 2016, 09:49 PM
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I have been through a lot since this occurrence, but a rebuilt 2.7 is on the way. This will be my install thread. (I guess)

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post Sep 20 2016, 12:42 AM
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Way to steer into the skid !
You know sometime things happen for a reason, now you have the excuse to do the 2.7.
Can't wait to see you at WCR with it!
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post Sep 20 2016, 02:03 AM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 19 2016, 08:49 PM) *

I have been through a lot since this occurrence, but a rebuilt 2.7 is on the way. This will be my install thread. (I guess)


oof! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

Sorry the engine wore out on you. Sounds like you have your plan set for the new power plant, good luck with the new install!!

Hope you can get back on the road soon, I will be watching your thread and cheering from the sidelines!

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post Sep 20 2016, 03:14 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Sep 19 2016, 11:42 PM) *
Way to steer into the skid !
You know sometime things happen for a reason, now you have the excuse to do the 2.7.
Can't wait to see you at WCR with it!
Well, with selling off all the great raffle prizes he took home from the 2015 WCR, is it any surprise that he could afford to purchase a freshly built 2.7L motor? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

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post Sep 20 2016, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 19 2016, 08:49 PM) *

I have been through a lot since this occurrence,

Your not alone. All 914 owners will be "put to the test" at one time or another. Some walk away while others put there best foot forward. This is congruent with your signature. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) "S" cams?
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post Sep 20 2016, 03:29 PM
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I don't understand why this would piss anyone off. Its a mechanical device. It will wear out. It will break. Not if, but when. Its part of owning and driving a car. If I blew up an engine cause I did something stupid like ignoring low oil on the dipstick, or exceeding 7000 rpm, now that would piss me off. Losing a bearing on a worn out engine is to be expected
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