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R26 Piston ring failure?

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by rTEM, Aug 30, 2016.

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  1. Aug 30, 2016 #1
    rTEM

    rTEM

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    Dipstick was out about half inch, i guess piston rings? Started smelling something burning trough heater fans. Web arrived home the above was waiting for me under the bonnet

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  3. Aug 30, 2016 #2
    Zappo_RS

    Zappo_RS

    :fearscream: :fearscream: :fearscream: omg! Piston ring can do it? :frowning:
    It can be blamed only on the dipstick? I'm so sorry for you :disrelieved:
     
  4. Aug 30, 2016 #3
    tof73

    tof73

    crazy gutted good luck for the rebuild...:unamused:
     
  5. Aug 30, 2016 #4
    ianplymouth

    ianplymouth RSM Club Member

    gutted for you, but remember, a little oil goes a long long way,
    Do a compression test first, might be the turbo.
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2016 #5
    Nigelo

    Nigelo

    Ugh! I know from the world of focus RS that the old oil firing out the dipstick basically means piston ring(s) away.

    Hope that you get sorted, and it hasn't come at a bad time.
     
  7. Aug 30, 2016 #6
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Felt no change performance wise, nor it sounded any different. Only indication that something is wrong was the burning smell, still drove home 5miles.

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  8. Aug 30, 2016 #7
    jjones82

    jjones82

    Sure it's not the pcv valve being dodgy?

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  9. Aug 30, 2016 #8
    rTEM

    rTEM

    What is it? Dipstick was deffo out

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  10. Aug 30, 2016 #9
    jjones82

    jjones82

    Sorry just checked it doesn't look like the mk2 has a pcv valve. Would be worth looking into if any of the breather pipes are blocked though

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  11. Aug 30, 2016 #10
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Have to get it to my mechanic, need to sort out another car as i must drive to work. Car on finance is the only solution, bad timing, girlfriend will kill me, holiday plans down the drain

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  12. Aug 30, 2016 #11
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Boys i cable tied the dipstick and moved the car, after topping up the oil, no knock noise or any strange simtoms. If ring failure are would i notice a change in performance or have noises? Ether way the car is going to garage, only hope the bore is not damaged, but sure it will be

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  13. Aug 30, 2016 #12
    matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    hopefully it doesn't cost alot :fearscream:
     
  14. Aug 30, 2016 #13
    Gavin_275Trophy

    Gavin_275Trophy

    best thing to do would be a compression test. If its low then it could be leaking past the rings and into the crank case causing crank case pressure hence blowing the dip stick out. Is the car mapped.
     
  15. Aug 30, 2016 #14
    rTEM

    rTEM

    282/300

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  16. Aug 30, 2016 #15
    rTEM

    rTEM

    U know best whats the cost of this mate, could u pm me whats your cost, if u don't mind, especially with oversized pistons as that might be my case as well. If u r not comfortable with sharing it i do understand. Anyways looks like i am going to sell my very little used 60d with two sigma lenses two flashes wih two cactus wireless receivers tripods and bags

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  17. Aug 30, 2016 #16
    mike_snowdon

    mike_snowdon

    Fingers and toes crossed for you.
    [emoji51]


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  18. Aug 30, 2016 #17
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Thanks mate

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  19. Aug 30, 2016 #18
    rTEM

    rTEM

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    I don't post many pictures, so thats her bleeding on mybdrive

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  20. Aug 30, 2016 #19
    ianplymouth

    ianplymouth RSM Club Member

    Time to forge it if the rings have gone, or a 250 turbo if it's that, like the yellow a lot very nice.
     
  21. Aug 31, 2016 #20
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Ok boys, booked a recovery truck for tomrrow, car is going to Gary Burnett in Warrington, where the engine will be removed and sent to engine dynamics for a rebuild, have not spoken to them yet but that is the plan, i won't be rushing with this. Gearbox rebuild is on the list as well. In the meantime looking for a cheap runaround car fabia or citigo.

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  22. Aug 31, 2016 #21
    Steve1

    Steve1

    Good shout on engine dynamics , easiest way
     
  23. Sep 1, 2016 #22
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Just dropped it @ the garage, if the bore is ok will probably just get the the stage 2 rebuild kit and have it done by my mechanic, otherwise engine is going to engine dynamics. Will know more in couple of days

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  24. Sep 1, 2016 #23
    JamesBryan

    JamesBryan

    Good lad Gary.

    Are you local @rTEM ?
     
  25. Sep 1, 2016 #24
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Manchester mate

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  26. Sep 1, 2016 #25
    JamesBryan

    JamesBryan

    Ahh not far then. I'm in Warrington.
     
  27. Sep 1, 2016 #26
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Had the car a few times @ Gary's, good lad indeed mate

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  28. Sep 1, 2016 #27
    matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    i think your better off breaking the car and selling me the wheels @rTEM :tonguewink:
     
  29. Sep 1, 2016 #28
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Cheeky bugger

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  30. Sep 1, 2016 #29
    Gaztr26

    Gaztr26

    Yeah your car is in good hands with Gary.
     
  31. Sep 2, 2016 #30
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Ok boys, cylinder number one 50psi compression, on camera inspection looks like a peace of the piston is broken. Engine will be stripped during next week

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  32. Sep 5, 2016 #31
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Hi boys, this all is going on sale, i will start a for sale thread here with all the prices, which i need to google, but looking to advertise at around 60% of average retail price, everything is in perfect condition, so this pic for attention only 1af0a842d761e82157e2ed5ff157405d.jpg

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  33. Sep 6, 2016 #32
    rTEM

    rTEM

    My new ride, second car, megane is going to be the nice weather car. 1.6 tdi 105bhp boys!!!

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  34. Sep 8, 2016 #33
    mike_snowdon

    mike_snowdon

    BEAST......



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  35. Sep 9, 2016 #34
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Ha ha, a beast indeed[emoji2] for a daily horse it is perfect for me, roomy 58mpg town driving( megane did not climb over 18!!!)

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  36. Oct 31, 2016 #35
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Ordered engine dynamics level 2 package today. The bore is not damaged so bit of luck here. Shall i get new valves and springs as well for extra £300, or spend the money somewhere else on the car?

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  37. Nov 4, 2016 #36
    rTEM

    rTEM

    First batch of orders arrived, must work few days more of overtime to get the rest[emoji6]
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  38. Nov 4, 2016 #37
    Danith

    Danith

    Don't suppose there's a zoom lense in there for a canon 1200d?
     
  39. Nov 4, 2016 #38
    rTEM

    rTEM

    No mate, only sigma 17-50

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  40. Jan 26, 2017 #39
    rTEM

    rTEM

    Almost there, catcam springs and supertech valves, inconel exhaust side 646eff1668d0b535e2dd932c8f450822.jpg
    Should have last bits next weak and finally the build can begin.

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  41. Jan 26, 2017 #40
    Lynchy1975

    Lynchy1975

    Keep us updated with the new build etc
     
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