How long would a classic with an engine knock last?
26 January 2013, 11:38 PM
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How long would a classic with an engine knock last?
Just out of interest, if you had a bottom end knock and were going to say to hell with it and run it until it died, how long do you think you might get away with?
This is a purely hypothetical question BTW
This is a purely hypothetical question BTW
27 January 2013, 05:43 AM
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As above, the longer you leave it the bigger the repair bill. Could a simple strip down with new bearings and a regrind now or a full on rebuild or new engine later.
Nobody but a breaker is buying it with a knocking engine so your choice whether it's worth more in parts or worth spending the money on
Nobody but a breaker is buying it with a knocking engine so your choice whether it's worth more in parts or worth spending the money on
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27 January 2013, 09:36 AM
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A mate of mine bought a type R with a big end knock & decided to drive it home about 40 miles. By the time he got home it was totally knackered & needed a new engine.
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