Hi everyone looking to buy a williams 2/3 seen one on autotrader but it needs a big end bearing? what is this and how much would it cost?
thanks
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26-11-2006, 21:34 #1Forum User
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big end bearing?
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26-11-2006, 21:40 #2Moderator
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Basically the bottom end of the engine needs rebuilding.
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26-11-2006, 21:44 #3Forum User
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thanks for that info,how much would this cost?
i have set aside 2 grand for a williams but this one on autotrader is for 1300 on a m plate. mmm maybe not worth the trouble???
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if you cant rebuild the engine yourself you are looking at easily 1300 upwards.....
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It will 99% need a new crank...they always do since the crank pin journal can only be ground once under-size.
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usually you can tell how badly the big ends are ****ed by feelin the crank.. it should be smooth like cam lobes..when they have been knocking/****ed they will be rough ..
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the bottom end can be re-built for cock all by engine express based in edenfield.
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How much is cock all Gunner?
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sub £200
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26-11-2006, 23:42 #10Senior Member
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must be plus parts price that tho, bearings cost about 70, plus crank regrind will cost about 50.
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