NICKYG2X3 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Hi guys I am i need of some friendly advice. I really hope I can get it here. I recently purchased a Toyota Starlet from Ebay and owned it now for near enough 1 year.The car has been fantastic for this time but I've encountered some problems the last month or so and now it has gotten serious. At first i was burning oil so i thought the pistons were the cause so took engine apart to check Now I've discovered the main end bearings are snapped? - I've been told these are not replaceable? Is this a fact? Do I now need a new bottom end or New Engine? Please any advice is hugely appretiated. If any one can point me in the right direction - Locate me a good reasonably priced engine then I would be greatful. Here is my baby - That needs to be back on the road asap I will get pics of the snapped bearings later - for referance Edited February 23, 2016 by NICKYG2X3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You can replace the main end caps but you would need to have them line bored to suit the engine which will cost alot of money. cheaper to find another engine to drop in whats the power of the car? And how often do you service it. it's the torque that snaps the main caps. Hope this helps nick. also welcome to Ukso enjoy your stay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 all bearings are still available - oem and aftermarket.whoever said you cant get bearings is talking out of their backside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 all bearings are still available - oem and aftermarket.whoever said you cant get bearings is talking out of their backsideHaha I read it wrong though it said main caps lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You can rebuild the engine, all the parts you need are still available (and we stock everything). By the way, that's my old car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NICKYG2X3 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 You can rebuild the engine, all the parts you need are still available (and we stock everything). By the way, that's my old car. You can replace the main end caps but you would need to have them line bored to suit the engine which will cost alot of money. cheaper to find another engine to drop in whats the power of the car? And how often do you service it. it's the torque that snaps the main caps. Hope this helps nick. also welcome to Ukso enjoy your stay it is running 190 bhp - how much would that cost to replace the main end caps and line bored? and cheaper option where can i get an engine from as soon as possible please. i may pm you if ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Feel free to PM me. My old build thread is here if you're interested: Click Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NICKYG2X3 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) You can rebuild the engine, all the parts you need are still available (and we stock everything). By the way, that's my old car. i did call earlier and spoke with a boy. i looked on your website and the part doesnt seem to be stocked? and yea i knew it was your old car - idrees i no the name Edited February 23, 2016 by NICKYG2X3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I got mixed up sorry if it's bearings you may get away with a bottom end rebuild depending the state of the crank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 wow snapped main bearing i rebuild many never seen a snapped bearing before if the bearing was snapped then there must of bean play to do so or the plunker who build it last went a size to small i would suggest a full strip down and start measuring everythin maybie best to fit another bottom end if your not in the know how of engine building theres lots that will go wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NICKYG2X3 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 wow snapped main bearing i rebuild many never seen a snapped bearing before if the bearing was snapped then there must of bean play to do so or the plunker who build it last went a size to small i would suggest a full strip down and start measuring everythin maybie best to fit another bottom end if your not in the know how of engine building theres lots that will go wrong i no right. tell me about it i am not a mechanic - i dont no where to start - i dont no where to send it either am i best off just hoping for a good engine to turn up and putting than instead to save the headache - - some of what is inside is not even numbered up correctly. 2 and 5 2 and 3 etc. i really dont no.. two of them are snapped tho il take pics later to show exactly what i mean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 yes i would get a diferent bottom end in your case if the 4efte is to expencive you could always fit a 4efte bottom end and run low ish boost till you can source a sound engine or get 1 build its al about what your budget is if it was me and you had a mechanic friend then i would get a 4efe and fit your current turbo rods and pistons to the 4efe with a new set or rings and conrod bearings and be done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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