885i big end failure!

[Geoff D]

I'd be worried about putting it back together too... something must have gone wrong somewhere, some sort of blockage?? you obviously had a lack of oil at no's 2 and 3.

[JetdocX]

You can look at it until you are blue in the face.  Has anyone actually measured any fits and clearances, yet?   :roll:

[pip 885]

yes, i`ve measured clearances and checked specifications for the crank big end journals and checked con rods any wear, the oilways in the con rods were all clear as were the oilways in the crankcases, when i stripped the engine even though the shells were buggered they were still well lubricated :icon_scratch .it`s a mystery, but i can`t just leave it in bits, i`ll have to give it a go and hope for the best :!: