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Old Jan 13, 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?

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Old Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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how do i check it/or get it checked?
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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New crank, goes without saying.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:49 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.
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Old Jan 13, 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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