Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 748 engine went bang...

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by HUNT749

just checked the wiring and there is three yellow wires...

Then you start thinking what other engine good i put in it dont you!!!!

Yep, a 916 or 996 or even a 998.
998 is a bit more work with differnt injectors, airbox, exhausts, radiator, oil cooler, ECU, Harness
916 straight swap plus chip for ECU and ideally injectors/throttle bodies
same for the 996BP engine as I bet there is a chip that will make the A model 1.6M ECU work with the 996 injector setup

[HUNT749]

oh!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-998-eng...1%7C240%3A1318

[TopiToo]

Hello HUNT749

As Skids says my bike suffered the same problems again
A quick fix is indeed a second hand engine, as I did the second time round.
However, I have decided this time to get the engine rebuilt, as you take
a chance with secondhand engines, service history etc.
Good luck in your search

TopiToo

[skidlids]

yep good project hence my placing a bid on it last night

[HUNT749]

Originally Posted by skidlids

yep good project hence my placing a bid on it last night

bbboooooooo!!!!!!! it is cheap isnt it

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by HUNT749

bbboooooooo!!!!!!! it is cheap isnt it

Probably going to go for far more than I want to pay.
My 998Hybrid is a 998Bp engine in a 748RS Chassis
it will be an Excellent project for someone

[HUNT749]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Probably going to go for far more than I want to pay.
My 998Hybrid is a 998Bp engine in a 748RS Chassis
it will be an Excellent project for someone

more than likely but you never know hey..

[HUNT749]

started stripping and taking engine out but unsuprisingly swing arm bolt bloody siezed ....

[HUNT749]

topitoo.

If you dont mind me asking whats causing your failures??

(just read that back sound like a therapist)

[TopiToo]

Originally Posted by HUNT749

topitoo.

If you dont mind me asking whats causing your failures??

(just read that back sound like a therapist)

LOL

The first engine just seized on the M3 on the way to Popham (Crankshaft Oil Galley Plug/main bearings) 97yr

The second engine was newer, was looked after with regular oil changes every 3K miles, with good oil,
run for 2mins from cold etc although I did drop it at Brands, even though I managed to turn the engine off quick sharp. (main bearings again)
in both cases the crank was shot . . oil starvation, even though no signs of metal in the pickup filter
after a month started all over again, but if this one goes thats it for me.

TopiToo