[T3] Its all apart, and the verdict is in

[Sean Bartnik]

Silverline are the best available currently, at least for the Type 1 engines.  People say their rod bearings are on the tight side but the mains are on point.  At least for a Type 1, hopefully their Type 4 bearings are as good.

> On Jul 11, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> European motorsports has the bearings, I think they are silverline, steel
> backed, anyone have any opinions or experience with these?
> my case is good.
> 
> Keith
> 
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> On Behalf Of Brion Sabbatino
> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 11:34 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Its all apart, and the verdict is in
> 
> Good Type 4 cases and crank bearings are still a bear to get.
> 
> Brion S
> S.Utah
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> To: type3 at vwtype3.org <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> Subject: Re: [T3] Its all apart, and the verdict is in
> 
> Keith;
> I'm really sorry it has come to this. I also realize even T-3 engine parts
> can be iffy. Yet that might be a better option to get a new case and bring
> up the piston size of the T-3 engine. I've never done it yet many have. It
> all depends on what you can spend.
> 
> William
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:20 PM Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> Well Ive got the 2056 all apart now and the crank is toast!
>> 
>> Crank gear is loose on the crank, no idea why that happened but the
>> rattling
>> around may have precipitated
>> 
>> this entire thrust bearing issue on the cam, but the crank is worn itself
>> where the gear is so its toast, now I need to get the spare turned and run
>> with that.
>> 
>> There is also some evidence that the break in oil that nearly seized the
>> engine when it was first run had done some damage to the bearings too.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So who's the best choice for turning or cleaning up a crank? and what is
>> the
>> current story on T4 bearings or who would know?  8 years ago you couldnt
>> 
>> get quality bearings anymore especially with a case that was .050,  has
>> that
>> changed?  I do have spare bearings but they are used
>> 
>> and Id MUCH rather put something new in there if they can be had of
>> quality.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sigh!  I really didnt have time for this, but you dont rush things like
>> this
>> either.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Keith
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Topnotch Restorations
>> 
>> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
>> 
>> http://www.topnotchresto.com
>> 
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>> 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
>> 
>> 93 RX7  "Redstur"
>> 
>> 13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"
>> 
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