JPSC Forum

David wrote:

dopdog wrote:That last picture is FAB

. . . . if you like that much body roll

I'm running Procomps recommended springs and damper settings with no ARB so.....it is what it is. I also think the full body exaggerates the roll to an extent

David wrote:Will report back on Karl's findings . . . .

Karl is now back from holiday, and has reported

A big end bearing had turned (No.4) -- so no loss of oil pressure.

Damage to crankshaft, bent/twisted conrod, bent and impacted valves, dead piston, damage to cylinder bore, damage to head, damage to camshaft, scavenge pump ruined, etc.

Repair cost would be approaching £4k (for an engine that cost £7k) -- so will write off to experience. Pity, as Karl said the evidence of 1-3 is that the engine had been running perfectly, and was in very good nick indeed.

Duratec, anyone?

perfectly till it died....

Bad news David...are you going to put the Vauxhall in it or buy a Busa engine and slot it in?

how does a bearing turn? would it have picked up something? sorry to hear the news that is one hell of a bill

The final Hethel report -- my souvenir of BEC-dom.

That does look good (or bad as they say?) WOW

impressive !

Actually, it is quite impressive. That's a standard Suzuki con-rod. It got hot enough to be reforged, but didn't break (even when the bolts did)!