Iv blown it up!!!!!!

[Tilly819]

hi all

as the title suggests iv blown up the roadster have not had chance to fully inspect the damage but i judging from the size of the hole in the crank case id say a rod has let go....

not sure of the cause but when i stopped and checked the engine temp it was about 105C so there was a cooling failure which probably was a contributory factor.

Anyway on the upside that gives me the chance to put something different in if i want, i may replace like for like which would cost about £600 or i could swap for the Volvo inline 6 i have lying around which may be a little more expensive and quite a bit heaver but would make a bit more power and would get the dam thing out of the way and put it to some use.

[jerkins]

What was the engine that blew?

(and it might have overheated due to lack of oil / friction...)

[Danb1987]

Sorry to hear that matey you must have felt terrible! Put the vovlo engine to good use and stick that one in

[Tilly819]

super blackbird which are admittedly known for having week oil pumps

[Cyberbeej]

were you being a little spirited in your driving when it blow?

I've seen a few bike engines with similar failures.

[Tilly819]

Maybe..........

[deezee]

Gutted for you mate. The first engine I had in mine had the head gasket go, followed, in a close 2nd, by either the rings or valves.... either way compression dropped from 200 psi to 90! Proper pain in the arse changing the engine over but managed it in a weekend on my own.