Gavin Waddell 18 Posted January 30, 2008 im rebuild my 1.9 and was wondering if any one knew how to read the ident marking on the shells so i can buy new ones accordingly. I looked in haynes and it talks about the bar code on the block but that makes no sense now i also looked in haynes and it had the max min tolerences for the shells and used my trusty vernier to have a measure and they seem to be standard and the crank seems to be round but i would like to know if they are Blue, Red or yellow shells. cheers gavin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickie 3 Posted January 30, 2008 that comfused me in haynes, but if your crank isnt worn just get standard size bearings, someone correct me if im wrong.. i'll find out soon if mine are ok, just got the plastiguage through the door Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 344 Posted January 30, 2008 Hi ! S - ST - SIC marks means standard shell thickness , dunno how they mark oversized bearings but surely not with the S marks , maybe just with numbers this ones are standard thickness : Cheers ! Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted January 30, 2008 You must get the crank checked even if it looks OK as you'll be surprized how bad they can get, not worth taking shortcut's here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonecomz 0 Posted January 31, 2008 im rebuild my 1.9 and was wondering if any one knew how to read the ident marking on the shells so i can buy new ones accordingly. I looked in haynes and it talks about the bar code on the block but that makes no sense now i also looked in haynes and it had the max min tolerences for the shells and used my trusty vernier to have a measure and they seem to be standard and the crank seems to be round but i would like to know if they are Blue, Red or yellow shells. cheers gavin Have to agree with miles. Before you start with the bearings check the crank first to see if it needs work, it pointless ordering any bearings until your 100% sure the crank is fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Waddell 18 Posted January 31, 2008 i was going to take the crank to an engine builders to get checked and get 3 angle cut.another question i have is that the crank and flywheel seem to hae be balanced already from factory i guess, how good where they on leaving the factory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
