Hello everyone! There was a distinct lack of updates in this topic due to a vast disappointment
that came to me last year in a form of engine failure, which killed my enthusiasm as well, but now
I'm back on track with this little project. So, let's see what happened with this EW10 engine.
One morning, the engine had seized and evetually started up, running on three cylinders and
vigorously knocking. Having exhausted all the other options, I've had to get the car transported
to a Peugeot garage.
Guys at Brkic Servis feared the worst, as the coolant expansion tank was empty, meaning it
could be a case of a hydro-lock. They quickly removed and dismantled the engine.
The head showed no signs of damage and the head gasket didn't have any obvious indications
of failure either. Still, the head was sent off for a rebuild and a leak-down test.
Moving onto the bottom end, the problem was obvious - first cylinder (from the cambelt side)
was a few milimeters down the bore, which meant a bent conrod
.
Bent in all three dimensions! Luckily, the crank escaped unharmed. A replacement conrod and
piston were sourced. We then decided to make a full service on the engine, so replaced the
timing belt and tensioners, water pump, all the gaskets, seals etc as well.
Back together - running sweet and I should be without worries now. The thing is, I thought
I wouldn't have to worry about it in the first place, wth such a young car by my standards
.
Also, I sold the TSW 18" wheels and temporarily had the car rolling on 7-spoke 207 16" wheels.
Like I said, the project is back on track now, so you can expect several prompt updates soon
.
Photos here: http://photos.cybernck.com/307breaknck?page=9