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  1. BRADAN

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    Is this car no longer under warranty? I would think this would be handled by a dealer if it were.
     
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    Alex,

    The car is out of warranty. Dealers only sell complete new engines, rebuilding the motor is about 50% cheaper.
     
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    Trying hard for the ugliest engine award ... heck what a mess.
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    Pete, I was thinking the same thing.

    Interesting job though, not something you come across every day.

    Question: How was it determined that the engine has an internal crack, and not a heaf gasket problem, or perhaps a leaking heat-exchanger (oil/water) if it even has such a thing?

    Best,

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    Milk during an oil change was the first sign. We did a compression and leak down test and came up fine. The heat exchanger was sent out to be pressure tested. All came up fine.
     
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    So, i assume this is a W12 and has a single crankshaft? Wow. Just wow. Great to see "in the flesh" like this.
    Philip
     
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    Ugliest motor, that's for sure, but once everything is removed...what a gorgeous block! Great to see one of these torn down.
     
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    Any idea on what the cost of a motor from bentley would be?
     
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    Single crank but sure does look odd!!
     
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    It's really was impressive to see the inside of the motor. Odd design but these things sure do make a ton of power!
     
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    It's been awhile since I last checked, we normally rebuild over replace.
     
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    Find the coolant crack yet? Curious where it is.
     
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    Dan, how are the ports laid out. Do the intakes "cross over" to get to the "far" set of three cylinders. Sorry, I know that's imprecise, I am struggling to imagine the layout.
    Philip
     
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    Yes it was a cracked engine block.
     
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    Eventually when I post the rest of the photos I will make sure I find a picture showing you the layout.
     
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    Gonna make a hell of a coffee table.
     
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