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100% you should get the machine shop to grub screw the crank, even just that light linish you did will create crap in the oil galleries; the cost of another rebuild is no way worth the risk

 

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A lot of it is over stated I think, BUT, measure/check everything, again and again, and if something isn't right, find out why. 

You already seem to have a good handle on it and people around you, starting from a better point than me I think (didn't own a micrometer etc). 
 

Don't own shit, all the measuring tools are on loan. Definitely is a massive help, otherwise I probably wouldn't have even contemplated doing all this. I also have access to a bore dial gauge in a lab environment that they won't let me borrow but can use. I'm going to use that one to check the bores on the maxpeeding rods. Let's see how they go.

On 08/11/2023 at 2:02 PM, Dose Pipe Sutututu said:

If not, there's a guy that's willing to sell his built RB25DET NEO with full cold/hot side and he'll throw in a working car too LOL

 

On 08/11/2023 at 2:05 PM, No Crust Racing said:

The price is only 1x M3 Competition. 

Why not just have both..

Because inflation. 

Unrelated but what should I replace Mondeo with? 

2016-17 era Passat R Line - AWD/FWD, DSG, turbo 2L 200kw (will add tune), more modern safety tech/features, use less fuel, probably faster once tuned, but maybe more euro headaches/repairs/issues because turbo and euro? 

or 

2014 era Lexus IS350 F Sport - RWD, 8 spd conventional auto, 2GR NA v6 bulletproof engine, use more fuel, but probably never need any repairs (I have a 1GR in my Prado and it's bulletproof), but less exciting to drive maybe, maybe slower? I will likely tune it too. Maybe bit wanker image (I have to go see IT business clients in whatever i am using for tmy school run car). 


Both will be 25-28k, with 70-90ks or so


Thanks

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On 08/11/2023 at 2:13 PM, No Crust Racing said:

Because inflation. 

Unrelated but what should I replace Mondeo with? 

2016-17 era Passat R Line - AWD/FWD, DSG, turbo 2L 200kw (will add tune), more modern safety tech/features, use less fuel, probably faster once tuned? 

or 

2014 era Lexus IS350 F Sport - RWD, 8 spd conventional auto, 2GR NA v6 bulletproof engine, use more fuel, but probably never need any repairs (I have a 1GR in my Prado and it's bulletproof), but less exciting to drive maybe, maybe slower? I will likely tune it too. Maybe bit wanker image (I have to go see IT business clients in whatever i am using for tmy school run car). 


Both will be 25-28k, with 70-90ks or so


Thanks

Out of those 2 definitely is350f if you don't want vw problems. The vw will be faster, not sure about nicer. Not sure on the reliability of that particular VW. I know the golf mk7 R is pretty reliable other than water pump.

VW for fasts, Lexus for stress free motoring. Hope I helped, lol.

19 minutes ago, Duncan said:

clearly the answer to that question is V37 hybrid. Right price, good on fuel, goes good

That is not 25-28k with under 100ks on it... 

2018 INFINITI Q50 S Premium Hybrid Auto (carsales.com.au)

 

Holy thread derailment batman!

You can totally grub screw the crank yourself if you are looking to save time / money, just use a bit of care and NPT taps.

I have broken an NPT tap off in a crank before, it wasn't fun to remove. Make a basic slide hammer out of a bit of all thread the plugs are not that tight (which always surprises me).

The other option is just get one of these, then you won't have to waste time.

https://www.callies.com/catalog/product/nissan-rb26/

 

On 08/11/2023 at 3:06 PM, Komdotkom said:

Holy thread derailment batman!

You can totally grub screw the crank yourself if you are looking to save time / money, just use a bit of care and NPT taps.

I have broken an NPT tap off in a crank before, it wasn't fun to remove. Make a basic slide hammer out of a bit of all thread the plugs are not that tight (which always surprises me).

The other option is just get one of these, then you won't have to waste time.

https://www.callies.com/catalog/product/nissan-rb26/

 

Yeah I think I'm going to try the grub screwing with the help of the machinist at work to save some $. 

Do they do snap on style payment plans for those crank? Might make it doable 😂

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