[s-cars] crankshaft rebuild

[Jim Green]

On 11/4/05, djdawson2 at aol.com <djdawson2 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> I asked because when I rebuilt my engine, I sent the crank in to have it
> looked over... with the instructions to "turn if needed." The message came
> back that there could be no turning of those crankshafts. I didn't pursue
> the "why" of their response, because they said it was fine anyway.
>
> So I guess I'm curious if it is really even an option. I had made the
> assumption that it was, but my shop said no. So was it just them, or can you
> really not turn a 2.2 crank?
>
> Dave

 -in response to

I had a rod go out and it took the shine off the rod journal. Need to
> rebuild an AAN (5cyl, 20v, turbo) crankshaft. Audi doesn't have anything
> but the stock bearing sizes.
>
> Any advice on who can do this work would be appreciated.
>
> David
>
 I've had Ridge Reamer in Arvada grind and polish an MC crank for oversized
rod bearings on an old MC motor of mine.
I think it was even under $150. Honestly though, there are a millon cranks
out there that will fit, 7A, NG, NF, 3B, AAN. It's rare to see an I5 that
will ever need much crank work done unless a bearing has spun. Usually a $50
polish will be more than enough. I'm headed to the JY to pull one for my own
20vt project tomorrow. If you want I can probably get you one for $75. I can
even have it polished for you, I think they charge ~ $50 for a polish.

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Jim Green
'89 90tq
'89 80q
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