Author Topic: Main Bearing #3 (Read 3928 times)

Mechanic · « **on:** February 20, 2007, 03:40:05 pm »

Is it better to use 2pc or 6pc bearings on diesel engine??

duffer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2007, 03:09:48 pm »

I assume you mean...which is better, the bearings with
the integral thrust washers or the bearings with the
separate thrust washers?

If so, then the general consensus seems to be that the
bearings with the separate thrust washers are better.

Apparently, the integral washers can get torn-up and
disintegrate causing crank damage.

I don't have personal experience with the integrals
I buy the separate thrust washers.

That's the way Volkswagen designed them and I imagine
they did so for a reason.

myke_w · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2007, 04:53:02 pm »

Agreed.

Try to stay away from the ones with the integrated thrust washer.

Reuse your original thrust washers to keep the factory lash, and buy the Glyco bearings that don't have integrated thrust washers.

Put the 360 degree slot on main #4 for head and rod #3 lubrication.

If you need a set of bearings like that I can set you up with them, just pm me.

Myke

fatmobile · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2007, 02:38:54 am »

Do a search for thrust washers, with fatmobile as author. There should be some pics and discussion.

andy2 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2007, 08:22:56 am »

I won't build an engine with the 2 peice bearing/thrust washer!

Author Topic: Main Bearing #3 (Read 3928 times)

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