My AAN Coupe... finally !

[DJones]

Bad crankwalk but as long as we don't remove the block, we can't be exactly sure of the cause.

As in the crank has moved forward? towards the oil pump.

[r33fgirl]

Yup.. maybe looks like a clutch/flywheel/input shaft incompatibility issue... I'll post results as we open the engine.

[DJones]

Yup.. maybe looks like a clutch/flywheel/input shaft incompatibility issue... I'll post results as we open the engine.

Be interesting to know, sounds like the wrong thrust bearings have been used (combined main and thrust shells as opposed to separate thrust bearings with wider landing faces) If you also use a heavier clamping force clutch (heavier peddle) the combined main shell and thrust bearings probably wouldn't last longer than 200 miles..

Its a shame, you are so close to having it sorted....

All the best with the sale.

Darren.

[Greg_S]

I had a very similar issue when I first got my S2. Something happened between putting deposit down and collecting the car resulting in a new short block being fitted. The thrust washers had come away from the crank and resulted in the crank wearing itself and the block away when you pressed the clutch. Best of luck getting it sorted