Thread: 3.0 TDV6 broken crankshaft / engine rebuild

Originally Posted by SimmAus

That is one super clean engine…everything looks brand new.
I am amazed at your attention to detail and tenacity.
Many thanks for sharing. Hope she fires up ok.

Thank you😎

Originally Posted by Graeme

It appears that you didn't fit the plate that you made. Did you do anything about the crack?

The retaining plate was of course installed. It was in development when I made the video. I will say more.. from the dimensions it appears that the timing belt had a distance from the plate. However, after heating the belt rubbed slightly and I had to make minor changes to the design and (re-disassembly of the timing cover again). It's finally in place and working as it should.

Originally Posted by Jeffoir

Heh Fab,
Looking so good! Well done.
Sending positive vibes your way...
Best, Jeff

Thanks Jeffoir 👍

Originally Posted by veebs

I retrofitted seat heater pads in my car, and got the flattering comment back on here that it was way beyond the comment maker's skill base to do what I had done.

Watching this though, I can categorically state I am a rank amateur - This is brilliant, and i'm jealous of your soon-to-be brand new engine!

Thanks,
That's true. it is practically a brand new engine. I got a little carried away when planning the refurbishment and all internals rotating assemblies and many others were installed brand new.

Finally, the moment when the engine returned to its place after a few months of separation from the body…😋

Sexy AF

Every time I work on an engine and go to start it, there’s always this trepidation. Will it start, will it go bang?
Congrats!

Hi Fabsky,
Wow Wee!
You are an absolute LEGEND!
Congratulations.
A very well earned success.
wishing you many happy miles of Disco touring.
best wishes, Jeff.