Thanks heaps Project!!
What is the go with using a large metral rod/ piece of pipe- too try to turn it over? Both the mech and RACQ have done this ? Does this even work?
This is the only method they have tried.
Its only 1.8 (astina BJII 2003 hatch)
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Originally Posted by project.r.racing
you should be able to tell if it has a bent rod just by looking down the spark plug holes. rotate the crank, if it cannot be rotated properly, then it is damaged the bottom end. if it does rotate properly, then look at the pistons and see if one or more does not reach the height of the others, ie slight bent rod.
3 seconds is a long time. even as 750 rpm idle, the pistons cycle 12.5 time a second. at speed and for 3 meters, who know how many cycles it had?
if you dont trust the mechanic, the get him to perform the test in front of you. to do the tests yourself under his supervision.
the prices he has quoted are insane. it should cost (Engine price)+($1000) to fit. and that'll include a new water pump and timing belt.
dunno what engine it is, but a FP can be brought for $500-$700. And if a FS, then there is a few members on here that have spares.
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