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Old 26 July 2008, 12:35 AM
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can the bearings be replaced by removing the sump rather then removing the engine?
Old 26 July 2008, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by damotypeR
can the bearings be replaced by removing the sump rather then removing the engine?
Dont think so mate but I'm sure someone will be along to confirm this shortly!
Old 26 July 2008, 08:24 AM
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In a word no bugger that was four words damn
Old 26 July 2008, 11:15 AM
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Common sense dictates the answer "NO".

But I did sell a set of big end shells to someone that had been proving us wrong. I don't know how he ended up though!
Old 26 July 2008, 11:25 AM
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Don't think it can be done without splitting the block - the coolant transfer tube is in the way of No.1 + 2 big end caps.
How do you measure the big end journals for wear "in-situ" ? No room to get a micrometer in there and Plastigauge would be awkward.

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Old 26 July 2008, 12:20 PM
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I don't think cyl 1 is possible, but I've taken caps off cyl 2&4 in situ to check the shells in the past.
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