Thread: Broken 300tdi crankshaft

Originally Posted by Old Farang

He has some magic square black coloured pad up on the wall behind the lathe. It may be a form of bearing blue, but he is that quick using it I cannot see just what he is doing!

I was wondering if he was checking the crank pins for being rotationally even. I didn't see him doing it any other way.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

It's amazing what can be achieved in supposed third world countries.

The crankshaft that broke was purchased from an English firm and I assumed that it was Chinese made. It turned out to be a 'Genmot' brand made in India. So, whilst anything can be repaired given enough resources, the lack of quality control may result in a less than perfect outcome.

Tom