is it true that you can replace little end bearings without taking the crank out ? cheers

 

yes but are they gone?

 

not too sure mate , i have a slight ratling noise under load , sounds like its coming from the back of the head but carnt be that as ive just had a full recon head fitted with new cam followers etc so thats all i can fink of it being know , cheers

 

what cam? if its banging then crank more then likey need regrind

 

standard cam , its not a bangin just like a fast rattle only does it wen under load , if i hold the revs it wont do it .

 

are you sure its not detonation

 

how loud can det be ? i can hear it whilst driving the car with windows up .cheers

 

check everything is tight?

 

I really wouldn't mate.

You will have to undo the big end caps and push the pistons rods up and out... so head off, then you will probably find your big end bearings a wank too.

With the pistons out you will need to get the gudgeon pin pressed out, this if done without car cracks the piston skirt, plus you should replace the rings whilst the pistons are out.

With the conrod in front of you its not too bad a job, but i have never heard of people changing the little end bearings and them lasting too long.

So essentially what you have just done is rebuild the engine in the car, which is a really pain and not good practice.

Don't bother mate, save your money and rebuild the engine properly later.

Rob,