Given the broken stud on the reconditioned 912 .01 rods, I was lacking confidence on the remaining 3 and prepared to go another route entirely. My intention was to bite the bullet on cost and use Carillo. They have a great reputation, responsive support, and don’t seem to suffer from the issue of not being …
After months of waiting for resolution on the crankshaft, I was excited to start the engine rebuild (for the second time). Things started out quite smooth, and it was a satisfying bit of time to see the connecting rods going on. Unfortunately, when I got to the last torque, on the last nut, on the …
Today I received a new AA crank from my vendor. This to rectify the situation from the used crank I had gotten wouldn’t accept the rods between the journals. It has been a painful waste of time for both of us. I give him credit for standing behind his parts and work. I know he …
