[Mk2] [Turbo] connecting rod bearings help

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jamesmr21987
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[Mk2] [Turbo] connecting rod bearings help

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hiya can you change your bearings from just taking your sumptuous off and other things or is it engine out work thanks
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] connecting rod bearings help

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jamesmr21987 wrote:hiya can you change your bearings from just taking your sump off


Yes :thumleft:
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] connecting rod bearings help

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what ones would u suggest to use
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] connecting rod bearings help

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PM Sean at Hurley Racing. He keep King bearings. TBH, all the prime, globally known makes are as good as each otherfor normal use.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] connecting rod bearings help

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jamesmr21987 wrote:hiya can you change your bearings from just taking your sumptuous off and other things or is it engine out work thanks


If they do need changing you need to check the crank for marks and wear too. You also need to fix what has made them go, like lack of oil, oil pump worn, knock from running too much boost on a turbo engine etc.
Designer for turbo set ups on F1 cars, and Nitrous Oxide Systems of the USA in the 80s
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