New big end shells ??

[mickc]

My 96 diesel motor has 280k kms on the clock and the bottom end seems to knock above 3000rpm, I thought about replacing the big end shells before any scoring/damage occurs to the crank. The engine gives good power, doesn't consume oil.

At lower revs the motor sounds fine so I thought a bit of preventitve maintenance would be in order, is it a job that can be done without too many problems?

Any comments appreciated, thanks.

[rita]

Have you checked the oil pressure,and when was the oil filter replaced .

[mickc]

Have you checked the oil pressure,and when was the oil filter replaced .

Thanks for the reply rita, oil and filter are changed every 6 months at Wheelquick, my van does 8-10k miles per year on average, how to check the oil pressure I have no idea.

[rita]

Have you checked the oil pressure,and when was the oil filter replaced .

Thanks for the reply rita, oil and filter are changed every 6 months at Wheelquick, my van does 8-10k miles per year on average, how to check the oil pressure I have no idea.

The oil switch is removed and a oil gauge is fitted.,the oil pressure can be adjusted but I would get the advice from an experienced mechanic.

[Bob]

If you use a T-piece you can fit the gauge and retain the warning light.

[rita]

If you use a T-piece you can fit the gauge and retain the warning light.

The gauge used is a test gauge , after the test you simply refit the switch.