15-03-2014, 05:37 PM
Well she's alive!
Over the past week, I've rebuilt the engine with all new bearings and realised how much i rushed the engine build to start with and come to a list of several conclusions which could of caused the failure:
Contaminated oil. Most likely and suspected by most I've spoken to including a engine builder
lack of oil pressure due to crank pulley not being torqued up. Least likely imo as it doesn't look like oil starvation damage
main bearing cap between cylinder 1 and 2 had one bolt not overly tight. Could of caused a localised lack of pressure at big end 1.
Either way, all of these have been addressed and I've fitted an oil pressure gauge to keep an eye on.
So, last night, fitted the gauge, warmed the car up and as soon as the oil warmed up, it came out as fast as it went in. Attempt two (now in the dark) and it seemed fine. Turns out its still dribbling but i can deal with that tomorrow. Because some prat put a supercharger in the way, getting to the pressure switch and sender is a right pain.
This morning, cleaned up the oil to monitor it and fixed my speedo. Oh and hacked my bonnet apart so it doesn't bang on the charger manifold
Was supposed to be driving down to Chichester (brave or stupid?) to see some forum gays but had to give that a swerve as by this point, it was 2pm so instead went out for a local drive which turned into a 50 mile round trip of epic country roads. Couldn't noon properly but was still great fun stopping several times along the way to check fluids, leaks and move the go pros. Oh and then we broke down!
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Surprisingly though, it wasn't me who broke down! Was also quite amusing as 100 yards before this, Grant decided to have a choice word or two with a cyclist who then over took us laughing lol.
So yeah, so far so good!
Over the past week, I've rebuilt the engine with all new bearings and realised how much i rushed the engine build to start with and come to a list of several conclusions which could of caused the failure:
Contaminated oil. Most likely and suspected by most I've spoken to including a engine builder
lack of oil pressure due to crank pulley not being torqued up. Least likely imo as it doesn't look like oil starvation damage
main bearing cap between cylinder 1 and 2 had one bolt not overly tight. Could of caused a localised lack of pressure at big end 1.
Either way, all of these have been addressed and I've fitted an oil pressure gauge to keep an eye on.
So, last night, fitted the gauge, warmed the car up and as soon as the oil warmed up, it came out as fast as it went in. Attempt two (now in the dark) and it seemed fine. Turns out its still dribbling but i can deal with that tomorrow. Because some prat put a supercharger in the way, getting to the pressure switch and sender is a right pain.
This morning, cleaned up the oil to monitor it and fixed my speedo. Oh and hacked my bonnet apart so it doesn't bang on the charger manifold
Was supposed to be driving down to Chichester (brave or stupid?) to see some forum gays but had to give that a swerve as by this point, it was 2pm so instead went out for a local drive which turned into a 50 mile round trip of epic country roads. Couldn't noon properly but was still great fun stopping several times along the way to check fluids, leaks and move the go pros. Oh and then we broke down!
[attachment=14317]
Surprisingly though, it wasn't me who broke down! Was also quite amusing as 100 yards before this, Grant decided to have a choice word or two with a cyclist who then over took us laughing lol.
So yeah, so far so good!
Team Eaton
1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft
1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft