R50/53 Conn Rod bearing replacement??
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Conn Rod bearing replacement??
Just got my '03 MCS back from the dealer today after investigation of a horrendous engine knocking. Turned out to be a connecting rod bearing at the crank end. We put the car on the lift yesterday and proceeded to tear the front end off and remove the oil pan. There it was, all in little pieces on the pan bottom. We then proceeded to pull the large end rod cap and the bearing was totally disintegrated. Not to my surprise the crank journal was also scored. Of course the car is out of warranty so we must bite the bullet and repair it.
Couple of questions from the Mini gurus.
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Couple of questions from the Mini gurus.
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Just got my '03 MCS back from the dealer today after investigation of a horrendous engine knocking. Turned out to be a connecting rod bearing at the crank end. We put the car on the lift yesterday and proceeded to tear the front end off and remove the oil pan. There it was, all in little pieces on the pan bottom. We then proceeded to pull the large end rod cap and the bearing was totally disintegrated. Not to my surprise the crank journal was also scored. Of course the car is out of warranty so we must bite the bullet and repair it.
Couple of questions from the Mini gurus.
1)
Couple of questions from the Mini gurus.
1)
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