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bottom end knocking
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:43 pm
by mckenzie
I think the big ends are knocking on my 1968 four door how much is the rough price for getting the crank reground and new shells ? can do the work myself i think
Thanks
Tony
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:27 pm
by aupickup
you can buy exchange cranks and shells £75.00
and it can be done , i mean putting in reground cranks, but it is an engine out job
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 2:34 pm
by bmcecosse
You may get it done on your crank for slightly less - but £75 is a good budget price. You should put a nEW oil pump in - and check the oil filter is all complete and the spring and plate are present and correct - this plate (and/0r spring) is sometimes lost at oil-change time - resulting in no filtration and early ruination of the crankshaft! If the piston rings are past their best - this may be the time to consider new rings. You will also need gaskets obviously - and you should seriously consider fitting a new clutch plate and carboin thrust when the engine is out! There is always the chance of picking up a complete 'good' engine - and swapping that into the car of course!