A slightly poorly VR-4

[crazydriver81]

Well done. All the best with the new powerplant - hasn't took long since the old engine went bang, has it?

[elnevio]

Good old Club VR-4!

[WOODY72]

Well done Nev. Good to know you're back enjoying your second love!

[Humpty's Revenge]

excellent news Nev

[Nick Mann]

Nice one Nev!

Hopefully this one will not end up the same way as the first.... Did you get a chance to have a look at the inside of the old engine?

[aboo]

Well done Nev. Glad to hear its all sorted

[elnevio]

The inside of the engine was a little messy! The affected piston revealed lots of bits of metal embedded around the edges where the ringlands (?) are. The same pattern was reflected on the underside of the head (next to the valves - is that the valve seat area?). Oil was getting into the combustion chamber as well, suggesting damage to whatever stops oil getting past the pistons. As you can see, I'm not always too clear on the exact names of the various parts!

Most definitely the right decision, especially the revelation regarding the autobox. Well, we never were too sure of its heritage, as it were, I guess!

And the driver's side engine mount fell apart...

[aboo]

The inside of the engine was a little messy! The affected piston revealed lots of bits of metal embedded around the edges where the ringlands (?) are. The same pattern was reflected on the underside of the head (next to the valves - is that the valve seat area?). Oil was getting into the combustion chamber as well, suggesting damage to whatever stops oil getting past the pistons. As you can see, I'm not always too clear on the exact names of the various parts!

Most definitely the right decision, especially the revelation regarding the autobox. Well, we never were too sure of its heritage, as it were, I guess!

And the driver's side engine mount fell apart...

Sounds like a blessing in disguise.

[lateshow]

elnevio: did you have any shutters if you had a faulty torque convertor???

[adaxo]

So, it's not going to be broken then??

That's what I call a good/passionate owner deserved to own/ride a VR4

[Davezj]

Weld one nev, hope it did not cost too much.

Let the fun begin!

[amsoil]

That was an inspired decision, just changing the engine straight away! Bits that embed at the edge of the piston tend to collapse the ring lans which squeezes and pinches the top compression ring. When the piston gets hot the ring is forces in but is too tight to come out again hence the oil (and compression) escaping. Result is total engine rebuild / alternative engine. Best of luck with this one, but sounds like you are already ahead. (pun intended)

[elnevio]

Top of the piston:



Valves:



Had no shuddering from the transmission, although I didn't think that the TC was behaving quite right. It was actually okay, just had play in it. Possibly would have lead to a failure sooner rather than later.

And it was never going to be broken - far too good for that!

[Ryan]

Good to hear Nev, all's well that ends well.

[Humpty's Revenge]

Nev have you received your poly mounts from the US yet? If yes did you have to pay duty Etc please? if so how much?

[Nick Mann]

It looks like something has been rattling around in there doesn't it?

Steve, every time I have had a set it has cost in the region of 20 quid once landed in the UK.

[elnevio]

The tracking information was telling me yesterday that it was being held pending payment of charges, and that I was being notified. Still waiting to be notified!

[Humpty's Revenge]

It looks like something has been rattling around in there doesn't it?

Steve, every time I have had a set it has cost in the region of 20 quid once landed in the UK.

The tracking information was telling me yesterday that it was being held pending payment of charges, and that I was being notified. Still waiting to be notified!

Thanks guys, mine's just left the states by the look of things?

[alan]

be prepared for a long wait as the customs over here are so slow, in fact they were bought shipped flown across the atlantic and all in less time than the lot at heathrow have taken to process it, and are still processing bah

[elnevio]

My shipment was delayed in the first instance because they didn't have any black ones in stock. but did have the red ones, so I confirmed on 25 January that I'd have the red ones.

You can see from the most recent tracking info that they were in the UK two days later!

One week after landing, I still haven't been advised of their arrival, and when I can collect from the PO!

• Payment of charges - Item being held, addressee being notified, February 02, 2012, 12:28 am, GREAT BRITAIN
• Arrival at Post Office, February 02, 2012, 12:20 am, GREAT BRITAIN
• Customs clearance processing complete, February 01, 2012, 1:36 am, GREAT BRITAIN
• Customs Clearance, January 27, 2012, 5:37 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
• Customs Clearance, January 27, 2012, 5:36 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
• Processed Through Sort Facility, January 27, 2012, 5:17 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
• Processed Through Sort Facility, January 26, 2012, 2:05 pm, ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)
• Arrived at Sort Facility, January 26, 2012, 10:37 am, ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)
• Processed through USPS Sort Facility, January 25, 2012, 9:41 pm, COPPELL, TX 75099
• Acceptance, January 25, 2012, 8:16 pm, FORT WORTH, TX 76161
• Electronic Shipping Info Received, January 25, 2012
• Shipment Accepted, January 25, 2012, 3:47 pm, STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401