What are the different types of engine bearings?
Engine bearings are commonly know as Conrod / Big End, Small End Bushes, Mains, Thrust Washers & Camshaft bushes / bearings. Our stock is manufactured the worlds leading manufacturers including Glyco, King, ACL & Miba. We also have access to the Mahle, Kolbenschmidt (KS), AE & Vandervell range.
What kind of metal are conrod bearings made of?
Conrod / Big End These shells are located at the larger end of the connecting rod. These shells may have certain characteristics such as oil holes & locating tags. The conrod bearings are made of different composite metals such as Silicon Aluminium, Lead Copper, Copper Silicone Silver.
When do you need an oversized bearing on an engine?
In the event that the crankshaft needs to be reground you will require an oversized bearing to compensate for the area lost on the crank journal after being ground. The engine re-conditioner will calculate how much will need to be removed in order to obtain a perfectly even journal.
Which is the largest load capacity engine bearings?
Sputtering is a process where an element is physically vaporised and then returns to its state on the target object. This is called Physical vapour deposition. Sputter bearings have the largest load capacity than any other bearing reaching between 14500-17400 psi.
What kind of bearings do I need for a Jaguar XF?
JAGUAR XF XJ 3.0 CRANKSHAFT MAIN & BIG END BEARINGS SET AJDV6 306DT TDV6 – STD! Range Rover / Land Rover / Jaguar 5.0L V8 CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CON. ROD BEARING SET (Fits: Jaguar XF)
Engine bearings are commonly know as Conrod / Big End, Small End Bushes, Mains, Thrust Washers & Camshaft bushes / bearings. Our stock is manufactured the worlds leading manufacturers including Glyco, King, ACL & Miba. We also have access to the Mahle, Kolbenschmidt (KS), AE & Vandervell range.
In the event that the crankshaft needs to be reground you will require an oversized bearing to compensate for the area lost on the crank journal after being ground. The engine re-conditioner will calculate how much will need to be removed in order to obtain a perfectly even journal.
Conrod / Big End These shells are located at the larger end of the connecting rod. These shells may have certain characteristics such as oil holes & locating tags. The conrod bearings are made of different composite metals such as Silicon Aluminium, Lead Copper, Copper Silicone Silver.