I was given a free Vauxhall Insignia CDTI with a spun centre main bearing.
This engine up to 2017 has a seal between the oil pickup pipe between the sump and oil pump. Eventually seal deterioration allows air leaks resulting in a spun centre crankshaft bearing.
Upon inspection, the block is damaged, so putting new shells in would be futile.
The remaining four bearings and block are untouched and are in good condition.
So, here goes: anybody ever ran a four cylinder modern diesel with the centre bearing deleted?
I would fit new and plasigauge the remaining ones.
I'm wanting to use the car for a few thousand miles before fitting a new engine. I would obviously drive the car gently
This engine up to 2017 has a seal between the oil pickup pipe between the sump and oil pump. Eventually seal deterioration allows air leaks resulting in a spun centre crankshaft bearing.
Upon inspection, the block is damaged, so putting new shells in would be futile.
The remaining four bearings and block are untouched and are in good condition.
So, here goes: anybody ever ran a four cylinder modern diesel with the centre bearing deleted?
I would fit new and plasigauge the remaining ones.
I'm wanting to use the car for a few thousand miles before fitting a new engine. I would obviously drive the car gently