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Old 13 January 2009, 06:17 PM
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hi plp, as soon as the bottomend started knocking car was never started again, so will my crank and rods be ok to reuse?

thankyou.

wayne
Old 13 January 2009, 06:34 PM
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You wont know until the engine is stripped and the crank is measured up for wear/taper/ovality.

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Old 13 January 2009, 07:23 PM
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how do i check it/or get it checked?
Old 13 January 2009, 08:11 PM
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New crank, goes without saying.
Old 13 January 2009, 08:47 PM
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If your rebuilding the engine for the sake of a few more quid stick a new one in, don't regrind it.
Old 13 January 2009, 08:54 PM
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I have an engine I am about to strip for the block.. it runs with no issues and the crank is for 93~98 2litre etc.. if any use? open to offers..
Have brand new Sti rods too thinknig about it.. must do a for sale thread.

Simon
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