Crankshaft snapped - What's my options
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I pulled apart a early ajp with a snapped crank, what a mess.
Good news was the heads were perfect and I have them as well as various other auxiliaries, I would source a used bottom end and have it worked over with a non cast crank this time.Re furb the heads while you are at it if they are OK,this will be far cheaper than ls route, but depends on your budget and ultimate goal for the car.
Good news was the heads were perfect and I have them as well as various other auxiliaries, I would source a used bottom end and have it worked over with a non cast crank this time.Re furb the heads while you are at it if they are OK,this will be far cheaper than ls route, but depends on your budget and ultimate goal for the car.
Edited by scotty_d on Thursday 30th January 13:30
Sorry to hear that story so early.
On ebay there is a 4.2 1999 engine for sale. 1999 means that it has an improved crank I believe and also 'good working order' at that price will probably be well under what you could spend on yours.I think I heard some bell housing mods over time but unsure if any implications. I dont think so?
Incidentally a Cerbera is an AJPV8 and the character of that engine is what makes it so special.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CERBERA-AJP-ENGINE-4...
On ebay there is a 4.2 1999 engine for sale. 1999 means that it has an improved crank I believe and also 'good working order' at that price will probably be well under what you could spend on yours.I think I heard some bell housing mods over time but unsure if any implications. I dont think so?
Incidentally a Cerbera is an AJPV8 and the character of that engine is what makes it so special.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CERBERA-AJP-ENGINE-4...
Me, IMHO, I'd stick with the AJP... I'd get the replacement engine fully rebuilt by someone who would guarantee it who had a good reputation....
LS convertion done right is fantastic to drive, but it is a much more expensive option... depends on how much you want to spend really.
Just read your profile, did you buy the car from a dealer? If so then you may be better taking it up with them.
LS convertion done right is fantastic to drive, but it is a much more expensive option... depends on how much you want to spend really.
Just read your profile, did you buy the car from a dealer? If so then you may be better taking it up with them.
Edited by leerdam23 on Thursday 30th January 14:20
robsco said:
And you've only owned it a month? Very sorry to hear this.
To those who say "if it was going to happen, it would have happened by now", it seems that theory is obliterated. Best of luck with whatever you decide.
Yup that - it's 17-18 years old. Surely it would have gone by now.To those who say "if it was going to happen, it would have happened by now", it seems that theory is obliterated. Best of luck with whatever you decide.
How many miles did it have?
msmith0592 said:
The mileage is just over 60k.
I'll source another block and then get the engine rebuilt.
Unfortunately LS conversions are out of my price range.
LS maybe too dear but a Merc E55 engine will be £7,000+vat. So quite a lot cheaper. Just sayin.....I'll source another block and then get the engine rebuilt.
Unfortunately LS conversions are out of my price range.
Hmm, another thought. Did you buy privately or through a dealer? If through a dealer then he should be footing the bill/repair under the Sale of Goods Act 1979. Trading Standards will advise.
I too have a '97 4.2 with 60,000 miles so I am taking a particular interest in this. It is also why I started a thread about the Merc conversion following its appearance in Sprint magazine. The Merc thread is here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Now I'm bricking it....
leman600 said:
Sorry to hear that story so early.
On ebay there is a 4.2 1999 engine for sale. 1999 means that it has an improved crank I believe and also 'good working order' at that price will probably be well under what you could spend on yours.I think I heard some bell housing mods over time but unsure if any implications. I dont think so?
Incidentally a Cerbera is an AJPV8 and the character of that engine is what makes it so special.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CERBERA-AJP-ENGINE-4...
The one on Ebay while from a '99 car has no details of the mileage. I have had no dealings with this particular seller and the feedback is good.On ebay there is a 4.2 1999 engine for sale. 1999 means that it has an improved crank I believe and also 'good working order' at that price will probably be well under what you could spend on yours.I think I heard some bell housing mods over time but unsure if any implications. I dont think so?
Incidentally a Cerbera is an AJPV8 and the character of that engine is what makes it so special.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CERBERA-AJP-ENGINE-4...
I am not sure if this is the same seller that some on here have reservations about? Maybe someone could comment to reassure the OP?
Edited by N7GTX on Thursday 30th January 15:50
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