my GTIR

i brought this as a non runner due to engine knock,
iv started stripping it down but i found the turbo had lots of forward and back movement no side to side play turbine rotated smoothly
on removal ov turbo found
exhast port one rh side slightly oily, lh fine
ports 2,3,4 ok

minor film of oil in intercooler but i think thats down to the turbo
compression worries me though
Cyl 1. 125psi
Cyl 2. 120psi
Cyl 3. 120psi
Cyl 4. 125psi

i found these in parts in the lower sump pan they seam to be bronze/copper???
post can be found on gtir under the same username sorry cant post link

what i have recipts for-
Engine
Cp 86mm pistons
Acl big end bearings
Nissen head gadget and headbolts
Nissan mains, thrust washers and chain
arp rod bolts
All valve clearences set up
Nissan oil and water pumps
Hks 264 cams
hybrid t28 turbo
Profec b 2 boost controller
Standard ic
All this was done about 15k ago

sorry about the link to see the pics but cant upload them on here
any advice what the chunks could be would be great also the low compression

Wheres the pictures ? By what you describe they will be parts off a turbo that has shit itself previous

Sorry I couldn't attach the pics and couldn't put the link on as Iv only just joined, pics can be found at gtiroc.com members R

Could be parts of bearing from turbo gone through oil drain to sump or as you have knocking, parts of bottom end bearings.
as you have a lot of metal bits you going need do full engine strip to clean it all out & inspect all parts for damage & machine rebuild if possible.
Exhaust port could be worn valve seal/guide.
Problem with most of these rebuilt 54C's is they done by people who have little experience thus lots of errors are made,.
Compression is even but low so likes of cam timing needs looking at plus if strip it you need work out how much been skimmed & cylinder volumes so can put it right if needed.
If you hosted images on a image site just write it as text so we can manually view images.

If I could email them to someone so they could put the pics up I'd be very greatfull

You can send them to me seeing as im nice .... whatsapp ??? Pm me for my number Or email them to me nomadhardiman@googlemail.com ......

got these from other site ...

Oooooo gold pieces

^ Lol , not for faint hearted.

There bronze in colour so can only think big ends? But the chunks of bronze concern me

Thanks nomad. Pics if the 2,bearings and thrust washer what do you guys think?

It does look like thrust washer pieces ....

Are there 2 thrust washers in a turbo as that could exsplain the float in the turbo

Same bits were in my sump as well mate see my post:

http://www.gtir-motorsport-club.com/t3617p15-ticking-knocking-noise

Ended up as a spun rod bearing but still never found out where those bits were from as my thrust washers and turbo thrust bearing were still there

Bad news was I needed a full engine rebuild and sorry to say but yours sounds the same mate

My thoughts was it was that but waiting now til Thursday to get the lower sump off then check the big ends I pray it's not picked up on the crank, you have low compression like mine on the same pistons?? How far are you with your engine strip what you found so far?

I did the rebuild straight away I found one of the oil jets had snapped off and caused oil starvation to the rod bearing, my crank was scored so used a spare for the rebuild. I found more brass bits the same which were stuck inside the oil pick up strainer so just put it down to a previous blown turbo before I had it. Did the rebuild myself and have done about 4000 miles with no issues 'touch wood'

Ok fair play bud I better start saving for a engine then ..

What parts did you replace in the end? Are you still running those pistons and head gadget? What compression have you got now? When your engine was poorly what was your oil pressure like cold and warm?

With that much in your sump the only answer is full rebuild or secondhand engine. No two will be the same it will need stripped checked and hours of cleaning to make sure everylast bits out if your rebuilding that one

I agree with you bud but just intrested to know what could be causeing the even but low compression as spike had the same issues and compression as mine

Hi johnny has a forged engine for sale me thinks just for your info

I'm sure I seen it but too much for me unfortunately too much for me

will be spending good 1.5k to sort this mess out & map it properly & if unlucky more.
Cost is fairly reasonable if can build engine yourself & have good knowledge, without that it quite costly & a headache.