Bottom end knocking. New crank or re-grind?

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14 December 2006, 09:40 PM

donny_daz

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Bottom end knocking. New crank or re-grind?

Following my first post in the general section im still a bit confused as to what i need for my re-build. Ive been quoted £1150 for re grind, new shells,gaskets,fluids etc but ive now been told a re grind is the wrong option . What is the next step up to making it as reliable as possible. (new crank ??? £££)
or what else without paying stupid money
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14 December 2006, 09:56 PM

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Reading what the top engine builders do, you never regrind a Subaru Impreza crank. Buy new crank and shells, see Api for sound advice

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14 December 2006, 10:12 PM

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The issue is the cranks are too narrow on the journal for most machines.
We always would fit a new crank. They aren't expensive, well under 400 quid.
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