Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 If you want to take a different approach I'll happily swap my cracking twin turbos with manifold etc for your grubby, used, engine crushing single? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej705 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Aww unlucky jamesy mate,seems like all should be sorted soon though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Sorry man, always depressing when these things happen... But you seem to have many good mates to help you out, best of luck for the overhaul.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Motorsport Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Too bad this happened, good luck with getting it all sorted. I'm sure it will be up and running soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Cheers guys If you want to take a different approach I'll happily swap my cracking twin turbos with manifold etc for your grubby, used, engine crushing single? ... Dont tempt me mate - there is A LOT to be said for a nice bpu supra!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 sorry man im sure with all the backing of the club you will have her all back and well very soon, money cant buy you love but it can buy you a new bottom end for your love good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 money cant buy you love but it can buy you a new bottom end for your love I suggested that to the other half, all I got was a slap....thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 gutted for you mate, hope you get it up and running again soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) sorry to hear this matey, is your 742hp on a stock bottom end? Not good Hope you can get it up and running again soon. Edited May 23, 2011 by Nic (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Cheers guys ... Dont tempt me mate - there is A LOT to be said for a nice bpu supra!! No doubt I'll have the same story next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 was the engine completely stock? Not good Hope you can get it up and running again soon. Yeah the bottom end was stock it was only the top we did work on......totally my choice at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 ohhh bad times sorry to hear this dude.i had an old mr2 with the camry engine fitted anyway when that went it was that bad i was sure it was the manifold cover rattling or something however it was the bottom end,in my experience with cars and bikes there is no warning at all. she'll be back in no time im sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry to hear this mate ya sounds like a spun a shell which is not a problem if you just started it and it happened as there would be no load on it . So as long as you have not driven it far or hard you should be ok and so should the crank , :-) , so easy fix and cheap to :-) . So don't worry to much mate , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry to hear this mate ya sounds like a spun a shell which is not a problem if you just started it and it happened as there would be no load on it . So as long as you have not driven it far or hard you should be ok and so should the crank , :-) , so easy fix and cheap to :-) . So don't worry to much mate , Thanx mate - not sure how much diving ive done on it to be honest - it didn't feel 100% going up to Japfest last saturday...but i only heard this noise on Friday so only dont like 15miles on it not much of which was hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry to hear about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry to here this dude Fingers crossed that it's a quick and easy fix but at least it's in good hands with Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry to hear this mate ya sounds like a spun a shell which is not a problem if you just started it and it happened as there would be no load on it . So as long as you have not driven it far or hard you should be ok and so should the crank , :-) , so easy fix and cheap to :-) . So don't worry to much mate , Thats got to be the first time ive ever heard anyone say a spun shell is easy and cheap to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thats got to be the first time ive ever heard anyone say a spun shell is easy and cheap to fix. +1 just reading it sounds expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 After a few chats im considering using the following on the replacement short block (thanx again Ricky ) Although it wont be a fully built engine with the pistons/rods, it will certainly help safegaurd a lot more from this happening again...of course until the engine is out we still dont know what exactly went wrong or why, but still best to be safe: ARP head studs ARP rod bolts ARP main bolts ACL rod bearings ACL main bearings ACL thrust washers Anyone got any of the above they're not using or spares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 After a few chats im considering using the following on the replacement short block (thanx again Ricky ) Although it wont be a fully built engine with the pistons/rods, it will certainly help safegaurd a lot more from this happening again...of course until the engine is out we still dont know what exactly went wrong or why, but still best to be safe: ARP head studs ARP rod bolts ARP main bolts ACL rod bearings ACL main bearings ACL thrust washers Anyone got any of the above they're not using or spares? I no longer use ACL Race bearings, I don't really like the normal ACL bearings much either, I would use stock or Clevite, if the budget is tight I would pass on the main studs and go for better rod bolts, imo the best you can get are Carr. I can get you a set of Rods with ARP bolts for $639 AUS if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Good plan mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thats got to be the first time ive ever heard anyone say a spun shell is easy and cheap to fix. Thats rod, pump and crank in the bin as a minimum, Lee will prob have a rod lying around hopefully around the same weight as they are made in batches, if not I have some odd and ends but you will need to know the weight of the other rods so we can find a heavier one, the oil pump you would obviously replace, the crank will be throw away, even if you could get a grind it will be surfaced cracked due to heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thats rod, pump and crank in the bin as a minimum, Lee will prob have a rod lying around hopefully around the same weight as they are made in batches, if not I have some odd and ends but you will need to know the weight of the other rods so we can find a heavier one, the oil pump you would obviously replace, the crank will be throw away, even if you could get a grind it will be surfaced cracked due to heat. With my VERY limited knowledge im guessing a replacement short block will bypass all that excep the oil pump though yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I no longer use ACL Race bearings, I don't really like the normal ACL bearings much either, I would use stock or Clevite, if the budget is tight I would pass on the main studs and go for better rod bolts, imo the best you can get are Carr. I can get you a set of Rods with ARP bolts for $639 AUS if that helps. Thanx John - am gonna speak to Lee later too about what i do and dont need out that list - bit of a tricky one as i want the engine safe but also playing with fcuk all cash, and still having to get the fuel system fitted is a bit of a 'mare!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 James an NA crank is the same and people give those engines away, you can prob get away with a bore glaze bust and drop in another crank/rods/rod and a new pump, im sure Lee has run thru the various scenarios open to you, but if someone has an NA engine lying around thats you best option for donor parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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