996 - do they damage the main bearings

katana · 06-Nov-2006, 14:40

But would it be just the mains or would there be big and little end damage as well as damage to the bores? Oh and damage to the head.

nelly · 06-Nov-2006, 15:26

Usually just the mains. If the motor is still running, it'll generally keep pressure to the big ends. The mains rely more on splash feed.
If a motor comes apart, it's worth fitting new shells anyhow. The heads should be fine.

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06-Nov-2006, 14:40	#1
katana Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 419 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Mood: Annoyed and confused But would it be just the mains or would there be big and little end damage as well as damage to the bores? Oh and damage to the head. Reply

06-Nov-2006, 15:26	#2
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) Usually just the mains. If the motor is still running, it'll generally keep pressure to the big ends. The mains rely more on splash feed. If a motor comes apart, it's worth fitting new shells anyhow. The heads should be fine. Reply