Quality engine parts
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Quality engine parts
Hi guys.
I am in the process of rebuilding my 1.8 16v kr motor and I am now at the stage of trying to get new parts like bearings and pistons.
So my question is what is a good quality piston and bearing make/manufacturer and where can I find them.
Just a note, I fully agree wossner forged pistons and the like are very good quality but that is a bit out of my price range.
I did see that the KS pistons were good but the quality has greatly depreciated. Mahle it seems is a good brand but I am not to sure and also have no idea where to find.
Everyone's assistance is greatly appreciated.
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I am in the process of rebuilding my 1.8 16v kr motor and I am now at the stage of trying to get new parts like bearings and pistons.
So my question is what is a good quality piston and bearing make/manufacturer and where can I find them.
Just a note, I fully agree wossner forged pistons and the like are very good quality but that is a bit out of my price range.
I did see that the KS pistons were good but the quality has greatly depreciated. Mahle it seems is a good brand but I am not to sure and also have no idea where to find.
Everyone's assistance is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Mahle or KS pistons.
Bearings look for vandervell or AE or any bearing with LC (lead copper) in them.
Try Alert motorspares ir your local GW.
Bearings look for vandervell or AE or any bearing with LC (lead copper) in them.
Try Alert motorspares ir your local GW.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Thanks Jo appreciate it.
Have phoned GW in my area, they unfortunately don't stock pistons, will trying some branches a bit further away.
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Have phoned GW in my area, they unfortunately don't stock pistons, will trying some branches a bit further away.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Goldwagen Primrose is useless. Try Goldwagen Delarey. Yes its a bit of a trip but worth it.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Or Goldwagen Jhb.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Alert engine spares.
They are Mahle stockists, filters and internal parts.
They are Mahle stockists, filters and internal parts.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Thanks guys. Appreciate it. I have contacted all of them and expecting quotes soon...
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Re: Quality engine parts
Cool, if you don’t mind please share where you can get what and price guideline for us.kylebassani wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:47 pm Thanks guys. Appreciate it. I have contacted all of them and expecting quotes soon...
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Re: Quality engine parts
I would most definitely go for a nice bearing on a 16v- something like a set of Kings Black series race bearings. I purchased these from a company called Masterparts here in Durban, it was R1200 if I'm not mistaken. Rings- Hastings all the way, confirmed as a good ring by Panic.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Not a problem, will do. I got my quote from Alert. Will post it tonight.PapaJo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:36 pmCool, if you don’t mind please share where you can get what and price guideline for us.kylebassani wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:47 pm Thanks guys. Appreciate it. I have contacted all of them and expecting quotes soon...
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Re: Quality engine parts
I am struggling to get a hold of masterparts.8VALVE-zn wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:26 am I would most definitely go for a nice bearing on a 16v- something like a set of Kings Black series race bearings. I purchased these from a company called Masterparts here in Durban, it was R1200 if I'm not mistaken. Rings- Hastings all the way, confirmed as a good ring by Panic.
Also if I look at the catalogue I don't see bearings for the 1.8L 16V only the 2.0L, it would be nice though.
http://kingracebearings.com/wp-content/ ... 016-17.pdf
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Re: Quality engine parts
Crank journals are the same size afaik.kylebassani wrote: ↑Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:58 pmI am struggling to get a hold of masterparts.8VALVE-zn wrote: ↑Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:26 am I would most definitely go for a nice bearing on a 16v- something like a set of Kings Black series race bearings. I purchased these from a company called Masterparts here in Durban, it was R1200 if I'm not mistaken. Rings- Hastings all the way, confirmed as a good ring by Panic.
Also if I look at the catalogue I don't see bearings for the 1.8L 16V only the 2.0L, it would be nice though.
http://kingracebearings.com/wp-content/ ... 016-17.pdf
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Re: Quality engine parts
Masterparts have a terrible communication problem, it would be quicker to drive all the way to the store than to hold on the line for a salesman.
Alert also stocks king bearings, i recently asked for king race bearings for a tdi but theres like a 3 month waiting period. Not sure if its only for this specific engine or for all race bearings
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Alert also stocks king bearings, i recently asked for king race bearings for a tdi but theres like a 3 month waiting period. Not sure if its only for this specific engine or for all race bearings
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Re: Quality engine parts
Thanks, I got hold of them to please quote me as well.Ashveer03 wrote:Masterparts have a terrible communication problem, it would be quicker to drive all the way to the store than to hold on the line for a salesman.
Alert also stocks king bearings, i recently asked for king race bearings for a tdi but theres like a 3 month waiting period. Not sure if its only for this specific engine or for all race bearings
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Re: Quality engine parts
So after some up and down conversations and back and forth with requests I got my quotes:
So for the first one, this came from Alert for KS pistons with all AE bearings
Then from GW for Mahle pistons and AE bearings
So then I contacted Alert regarding the King Racing series bearings and got this
Then after some time I asked them to consolidate the final quote and I was told there is no racing series bearing for my motor only normal king bearings and I got this quote from Alert with Mahle pistons, hasting rings, mahle intermediate shaft bearing/Bush, king mains and big ends, and small end is steelback:
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So for the first one, this came from Alert for KS pistons with all AE bearings
Then from GW for Mahle pistons and AE bearings
So then I contacted Alert regarding the King Racing series bearings and got this
Then after some time I asked them to consolidate the final quote and I was told there is no racing series bearing for my motor only normal king bearings and I got this quote from Alert with Mahle pistons, hasting rings, mahle intermediate shaft bearing/Bush, king mains and big ends, and small end is steelback:
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Re: Quality engine parts
Building or refreshing a 16V cones at a price.
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Dirt cheap. Willmdo that twice on a wedensday an thrice on a saturday for those prices. Go do the same excersice for one of these new tfsi or tsi's
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Re: Quality engine parts
I finally had a chance to go buy some engine parts last weekend. The only thing outstanding for now is the main bearings. Hoping they will receive stock soon.
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Re: Quality engine parts
Soon, you can start the new assembly.kylebassani wrote: ↑Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:10 pm I finally had a chance to go buy some engine parts last weekend. The only thing outstanding for now is the main bearings. Hoping they will receive stock soon.
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Re: Quality engine parts
I can't wait, with every step taken I'm getting closer to the end!PapaJo wrote:Soon, you can start the new assembly.kylebassani wrote: ↑Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:10 pm I finally had a chance to go buy some engine parts last weekend. The only thing outstanding for now is the main bearings. Hoping they will receive stock soon.
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Good progress
Please post up pics of the build as it progresses.
Please post up pics of the build as it progresses.
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So finally got my mains, eventually bought them from KS Motorsports.
Dropping it off at the engineering shop so they can work their magic!!
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Exciting times ahead!!!