swinisskill 2 Posted September 30, 2008 Hi everyone, sorry if this is the wrong forum. iv recently bought an mi16 205 and its developed a knock, im told its the big end bearing thats making the noise so its been sat on my drive for a week or so . im trying to find a way of getting it repaired as cheap as possible because i want to sell it on. im based in staffordshire, is there anyone around here that could help or know anyone that would be able to help? if not il probably take it to the local garage and get there opinion. thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted September 30, 2008 depends how long its been knocking, but generally if they've progressed to knocking rather than rumbling it needs new shells, a regrind of the crank and a replacement conrod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted September 30, 2008 well i was driving back from a mates birthday party because i had work and it just started knocking then i drove it home at low revs for about 3 miles and then its been sat there since so im not sure mate i guess its just a case of getting it looked at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted September 30, 2008 indeed, just don't run it whatever you do or you risk rendering the whole lump scrap if its not already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted September 30, 2008 Ignition timing malfunction (over advanced..) causes knocking/pinking sound as well Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted October 1, 2008 'depends how long its been knocking, but generally if they've progressed to knocking rather than rumbling it needs new shells, a regrind of the crank and a replacement conrod.' how much is this going to rob me, any idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted October 1, 2008 not a clue till you have it apart! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted October 1, 2008 not a clue till you have it apart! very true, i meant like best case scenario, worst case scenario. its being picked up tonight anyway so cross fingers it wont be too bad news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 3 Posted October 1, 2008 A crank grind and shell's (mains and big ends) cost me about £120 two years ago. If it needs a rod (if it has spun a shell) the head needs to come off, if it hasn't spun you can take the g/box off and get the crank out with the engine in situ. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted October 2, 2008 A crank grind and shell's (mains and big ends) cost me about £120 two years ago. If it needs a rod (if it has spun a shell) the head needs to come off, if it hasn't spun you can take the g/box off and get the crank out with the engine in situ. Nick we have bad news its spun a shell, off the top of his head he said its looking like the best part of a grand to fix it. looks like a need a new engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted October 2, 2008 Labour aint cheap Baz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieG 0 Posted October 2, 2008 If you are just looking to definitely sell it on and depending on the state of the rest of the car you might well be better just selling it on as it is as a winter project for somebody. You could go to a lot of effort and spend a fair bit of cash for not a lot of money extra when you sell it after you've fixed it....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted October 2, 2008 looks like im gonna sell it for bits on ebay, to get the most back from it . the guy has shown me the shell and everything looks like it made a good job , well and truely knackered. thanks for the help and info lads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted October 3, 2008 now on ebaybreaking for spares http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=330276304957 im gutted to be honest and shall definately be buying another one in the not so distant future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
