In fact on the L series race engines we found that you had to open up the
side clearances about 4 thou on the rods. This prevented bottom end
failures as the stock side clearances were too tight and used to keep the
oil in the big end for too long. This allowed it to collect excess heat and
break down. After increasing clearances and oil flow, no more problems.
Cheers
Feral Errol
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From: cp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: coolant and oil
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 9:19
yeah but what about the engine????? It wouldn't have such tight
tollerances
----- Original Message -----
From: Errol Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: coolant and oil
> Firstly, I have found BP pre-mixed coolant to be very good and long
lasting
> without breakdown in Datto's. It is expensive but keeps the system like
> new. Is there a reason for using a 30-70W oil in the Z18? I think it is a
> way too thick and may cause you more problems than it solves especially
as
> you said with the turbo bearing clearances that are designed for use with
> 15-40W oil.
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
>
> ----------
> From: cp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: coolant and oil
> Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:15
>
> just on the oil side of things...I plan to run 30-70w oil in my z18 but i
> have a turbo off a ca18 which runs really thin oil...Would the 30-70w oil
> effect the turbo at all....I doubt it but not real sure??
>
> CP
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: justin darragh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 10:54 AM
> Subject: coolant and oil
>
>
> > Oz Datters,
> > I need advice on the coolant ratios I should use in the 1600? It has no
> > heater. Also knowing that the engine is still original what is the best
> oil
> > to run?
> > Thanx
> >
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