RobSheffield Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Bloody hell Rob, that really is a kick in the teeth, I can understand why you felt like saying sod it and stripping it Glad to see you've decided on fixing it, I think I would do the same in your shoes, they are hard to give up on. What do you think caused this? It reminds me of all the engines that went bang due to builds that were done by Turbofit in unclean engine building enviroments. I know you Rob and I know you would have taken great care over this. So where has this contamination come from? I have absolutely no clue mate. I didnt really open the engine up as such, and the ends of all hoses were covered with plastic bags if they were disconnected. I am hoping that i can identify the causes during stripdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have absolutely no clue mate. I didnt really open the engine up as such, and the ends of all hoses were covered with plastic bags if they were disconnected. I am hoping that i can identify the causes during stripdown. I didn't think you'd messed with the internals so that's what confused me. Nothing worse than not knowing what has caused something Let's hope the damage isn't too bad mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jeez Rob. Gutted for you. It must be like shagging a supermodel but having to leave before the jobs done! I'm glad to read that you aren't going to give up on it. It'll be reet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Bloody hell mate sorry to be reading this. Thought you had finally got to the end of the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sorry to read that mate, i have a good 70k complete engine i will do you a deal on if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jeez Rob. Gutted for you. It must be like shagging a supermodel but having to leave before the jobs done! Erm, something like that! See 1st paragraph though, single now! Bloody hell mate sorry to be reading this. Thought you had finally got to the end of the road I know mate, so did i Sorry to read that mate, i have a good 70k complete engine i will do you a deal on if you want it. Ill see what happens during strip down and let you know mate. It could be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Feck sorry to hear this bud you have spent so much time doing it . Its not going to be another 2 years till i'ts finished again is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Just seen this - i know exactly how it feels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Really gutted for you, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Gutted for you Rob, I was hoping it wouldn't be long until I saw it running (probably not as much as you though) Keep at it mate, you'll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Cheers folks. Depending on the financial side of things, it didnt ought to be long. Still finalising the spec. Hoping to get the engine out within the next couple of weeks, then ill know if it can be saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sorry to hear this Rob. It's a real kick in the teeth, especially when times aren't great for you One of the most annoying things, like Burna said is not knowing why/how it happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Rob. We'll see what the oil analysis comes back with, but if there has been oil pressure loss due to oil volume loss then I'd expect the turbo bearings to be shot due to this and not due to contamination. The bearing damage in the turbo will be galling which may well look like contamination i.e. dirt entry into the oil. The other possibility is that the main or big end bearings got damaged and debris have passed into the turbo oil supply..... tho this is less likely. Lets hope the base engine has a normal level of readings for bearing material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Really sorry to read your update post Rob. Will you still come to the Pod & Billing? Don't bail just cos you won't be in a Supe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Really sorry to read your update post Rob. Will you still come to the Pod & Billing? Don't bail just cos you won't be in a Supe! Ill probably go yeah! Its my birthday weekend and im not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Ill probably go yeah! Its my birthday weekend and im not working Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sorry to read this Rob as I've been following your thread with great anticipation and intrigue. Was sad to read things had gone wrong returning home from the dyno results Glad your keeping positive mate. Chin up and keep persevering with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Supra2 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sent the turbo off to Turbo Technics, report has come back today as 'oil contamination' leading to blown seal and bearings shot could it have been contamination from excessive fuel? sorry to hear about this, gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 could it have been contamination from excessive fuel? sorry to hear about this, gutted. It is possible. Im going to await the results of the oil analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Oh dear mate, really sorry to hear that. Hard reading like you said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Real sorry to hear this Rob, pleased you've got the guts to carry on though, stripping would be a sad loss, it'll all be worth it in the end, chin up bud & don't let any of the other probs circling in your head affect decisions you make on the Supe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sorry to hear this rob I hope you sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Felt absolutely gutted for Rob. The time and effort really stood out on the build and for an oil issue to occur like this, is just a piss take! No idea why it occurred but the crankcase was not being pressurised otherwise the exhaust breather would have been full of oil and it was dry as a bone so only thoughts i have are either a faulty relief valve or the sump was overfiled and the oil pressure was just too much for the FMS. The oil pressure was particular high on the gauge but when measuring at the oil filter its so hard to get a good reading. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Rob. We'll see what the oil analysis comes back with, but if there has been oil pressure loss due to oil volume loss then I'd expect the turbo bearings to be shot due to this and not due to contamination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 My concern is that for the turbo bearings to have died in such a short distance, it could have taken the engine bearings out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.