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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Unfortunately my salary won't allow a dry sump system ha. I don't like the idea of the oil pump having extra work pumping more oil around to a cooler! I have a full size alloy rad so hopefully that will keep it cool enough
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    When I'm up and running again with oil pressure and temp gauges fitted, I think I'll monitor them and make the call on an oil cooler then if needed. Thanks for the help men!!
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Estersynthetic race oil it is then.. cheers dude
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    Wanted: ONE Skunk2 Pro Series Titanium Retainer

    Anybody got one or even another incomplete set?
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Its hardship man!! We're not alone, last trackday i did there was at least 2 other b-series rattled
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Better oil is definitely on my list from now on! Do you run an oil cooler now? if so.. do you see an advantage?
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Oil cooler is definitely something to look into.. I had different oil pumps on each engine (both honda). I'll check the old pump although its probably full of bearings filings by now. I had the head cleaned thoroughly. I'll rebuild it to the best standard possible and add oil pressure, oil temp...
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Ya the baffle is good and oil level is always at the top mark one the dipstick. Just using good brand 10w 40 so maybe a better grade oil for race engines would be no harm! Is it unheard of to modify the sump to carry a larger capacity of oil in the engine?
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    It's looking that way alright. I'm using a standard b16a sump and a weld in baffle plate. My first engine didn't have the baffle so i put it down to that but the new engine did and still happened! Pretty frustrating
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    I don't have but i'll install a wet gauge with the next engine. Both times it has happened is coming out of a tight corner after heavy breaking. Once i get back on power turning in it rattled
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    First one i bought second hand and took a chance on it! Second engine was rebuilt by previous owner 5K miles before i got it.
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    Help! B16a Big End / Rod Bearing Failure

    Hi guys, looking for a bit of advise to avoid bottom end bearing failue (rod knock). I have lost 2 engines this year due to this! I am using oem crank case breathing. Would a proper breathing setup with a catch can help? Oil Cooler? B16a DC2 track car, Engine Spec: · B16A Block ·...
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    HELP!! S80 N3E 4.7

    Thats the one!! Thank you :))
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    HELP!! S80 N3E 4.7

    I can't find it on there. Bump
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    HELP!! S80 N3E 4.7

    Anyone?
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