1.6 With Conrod Protuding From Block

[aCe 0]

Hey guys,

 

i have just bought a stadard 1.6 where number 4 cylinder conrod has come through the block.

 

Any thing that any one else has heard of, what might have caused this?

 

Also does any one have an engine for sale?

[welshpug 1,626]

I've seen that on a few occasions, as to what actually causes it its hard to say due to the amount of damage that is caused when they go pop.

 

I have a spare 1.6 engine and I'll be in Windsor next weekend.

[aCe 0]

Yes, well straight away i checked the oil and it was bang on the top marker.

 

Obviously it was a bit late to check the coolant

 

There is shrapnel EVERYWHERE!

[Cameron 16]

Pics?

[aCe 0]

Welshpug you have PM RE engine!

 

Il get some pics tomorrow, i was to busy in taking the engine out lol. I done it within 2 hours!

Edited February 14, 2009 by aCe

[omega 82]

Welshpug you have PM RE engine!

 

Il get some pics tomorrow, i was to busy in taking the engine out lol. I done it within 2 hours!

 

thats quick did you have help?

[aCe 0]

mechanic by trade so just got on with it TBH

[projectpug 0]

Quick it must be some kind of record ?

[PaulJLLD 0]

Quick it must be some kind of record ?

 

 

Well if you know what you are doing and where your tools are and got the right tools 2 hours would be easy. not much holding a 205 engine in realy.

[steve@cornwall 100]

where your tools are

 

 

Now, that struck a chord

[Mark205 1]

2 Hours isnt that quick, im no mechanic, but with an engine crane and a couple of basic tools i had a 1.6 engine out in just over an hour and 15.

Once you have undo all the plumbing and electrics, its pretty straight forward from then on.

[Cameron 16]

(slaps wang on table)

34.5 seconds.

[Mark205 1]

(slaps wang on table)

34.5 seconds.

 

 

I dont know wether that was supposed to be sarchastic, but it isnt that difficult if you think about it, loosen all pipes, wiring exhaust, clutch and throttle cable and undo 3 mounts.

[dcc 855]

oh noes!

 

The interwebs are failing.

 

Engines take as long as they take. you might be unlucky and find your drivshaft isnt going to play ball, and wont come out *cough* like mine. then it took an extra 30 misn to try get it out without damaging. all because of DIRT!

 

also, the definition of "engine out" here is a little bit in a grey area,