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AW11 Bottom end failure. Help with choosing/installing replacement engine.

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2013/04/24 10:26:09 (permalink)
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AW11 Bottom end failure. Help with choosing/installing replacement engine.

Hey new to the forum, just picked up a ADM facelift AW11 with a bottom end bearing failure.

I'm a 4ag noob. Have replaced an engine in one of my old DR30's before. I'm just wondering other than a sourcing stock standard engine what are my best options and what would need to be changed to get them running right (even the small stuff). I'd like to keep the TVIS at this stage. Willing to swap the manifold over if needed.
 
I'm aiming to do some track day's in it. Whats the general go to option for something performance orientated?
 
Also whats the best way to check the condition of the gearbox before the new engine goes in?
 
Help appreciated!
post edited by alpinestar - 2013/04/24 10:45:19
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    Knightrous
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    Re: AW11 Bottom end failure. Help with choosing/installing replacement engine. 2013/04/24 16:37:28 (permalink)
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    So you grabbed the spun bearing AW11 out near Archerfield :)
     
    If it is indeed a spun bearing, I'd be pulling the sump off and finding out how bad the bearings have gone and if the crank is damaged. If the crank is good, then just buy a new set of bottom end bearings and put them in. It's a lot easier then swapping a motor out :)
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    Re: AW11 Bottom end failure. Help with choosing/installing replacement engine. 2013/04/28 02:02:40 (permalink)
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    Hi it was the red one from sunnybank :)
    Thanks for the reply, I have considered this option. According to the seller his mechanic said it was due to 'overheating'. Which has me questioning is the head fried as well. I did turn it over and can pretty much be certain that the crank would need work.. Sounded ready to throw a rod.
     
    I'm wondering if I grab any import big port engine, can I just bolt the TVIS intake straight on and only be fiddling with a few vac hoses and loom plugs? 

    Also while I'm here. I have an 1st gen apexi S-AFC from an ep82 starlet. Is this worth pursuing for better fuel economy and a bit of extra kick on 98 when I get a pod filter sorted and play with timing?
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    Re: AW11 Bottom end failure. Help with choosing/installing replacement engine. 2013/04/28 15:56:23 (permalink)
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    Knightrous
    If it is indeed a spun bearing, I'd be pulling the sump off and finding out how bad the bearings have gone and if the crank is damaged. If the crank is good, then just buy a new set of bottom end bearings and put them in. It's a lot easier then swapping a motor out :)



     
    Yeah.... no
    If a bearing picks up the crank needs to be linished professionally at a minimum (no, sticking it in a bench vice and using emery tape doesn't count). Rolling in a set of main and rod bearings on a crank that for whatever reason has flogged one out is 1st class shonky ****. It will last for a while, long enough to sell or drive around for a bit but you will be on borrowed time.
     
     
    Either rebuild it or find a AE82/AE92 and pinch the big or smallport out of that.
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    Re: AW11 Bottom end failure. Help with choosing/installing replacement engine. 2013/05/05 21:21:35 (permalink)
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    Ok will start looking for an east/west config engine. Thanks.


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