Notices
944 & 944S Forum 1982-1991

Rod bearing failure

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-20-2009, 09:32 AM
  #1  
Euro951
Racer
Thread Starter
 
Euro951's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Woodbury NJ
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Rod bearing failure

Has anyone here had a rod bearing failure in their 944s or 944s2. I am just looking to here about failures to 16valve cars. Thanks!
Old 10-20-2009, 10:11 AM
  #2  
Lemming
Nordschleife Master
 
Lemming's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Altered States of America (B'ham)
Posts: 6,424
Received 85 Likes on 71 Posts
Default

I spun #2 in a 968 last year in my track car.
Old 10-20-2009, 09:37 PM
  #3  
Euro951
Racer
Thread Starter
 
Euro951's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Woodbury NJ
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

What was done to that engine to help alleviate the problem?

oil baffle?
Crank scraper?
additional oil cooler?
Old 10-21-2009, 10:26 AM
  #4  
Lemming
Nordschleife Master
 
Lemming's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Altered States of America (B'ham)
Posts: 6,424
Received 85 Likes on 71 Posts
Default

I lowered the rpms from 7500 to 6500, no problems so far this year and I have quite a few race hours on the engine. I have a crank scraper but it is not yet installed. My oil temp never goes above 260oF and is usually in the 240 range. I also change my oil after 4-5 hrs.
Old 10-21-2009, 02:56 PM
  #5  
Euro951
Racer
Thread Starter
 
Euro951's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Woodbury NJ
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks!



Quick Reply: Rod bearing failure



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 05:00 PM.