11-02-2017, 12:14 PM
from a race engine builder i know
https://flic.kr/p/QK8eFf
left is a 'forged rod' which failed at the bolt counterbore, due to an inherent flaw in the design displayed by 99% of the chinese made items, no oil starvation, just a fail and a big mess, rendering the whole lot scrap.
on the right, a farndon rod that had been subjected to oil starvation and continued use, rod cap distorted due to heat, no failure of the bolts (same bolts as used on the cheaper rods usually)
iirc engine had new valves and a rod and still in use today.
you know what the funny thing is? Farndon rods are inly £600. very little extra over the rest.
you can pay much more if you want.
https://flic.kr/p/QK8eFf
left is a 'forged rod' which failed at the bolt counterbore, due to an inherent flaw in the design displayed by 99% of the chinese made items, no oil starvation, just a fail and a big mess, rendering the whole lot scrap.
on the right, a farndon rod that had been subjected to oil starvation and continued use, rod cap distorted due to heat, no failure of the bolts (same bolts as used on the cheaper rods usually)
iirc engine had new valves and a rod and still in use today.
you know what the funny thing is? Farndon rods are inly £600. very little extra over the rest.
you can pay much more if you want.
need a part number? http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ and http://service.citroen.com/ will sort you out.