V6 big end bearing clearance

rrobson · 16th May 2020, 17:39

Done a little digging but would like this clarifying. According to a website (freelander specific but of course the engine specification is identical) it states the clearance an the big end bearing should be between 0.022 - 0.040 mm (0.0008 - 0.0016 in). Does this sound about right?
Thanks

chris75 · 16th May 2020, 20:28

Rave - General data section 04.17 says the same

0.022-0.040mm
0.0009-0.0016 in

rrobson · 17th May 2020, 06:09

Thanks for that. These engines and rovers high level of manufacturing ability still amaze me. My engine (with a 130000 miles) has got big end clearances of 0.0018 - 0.0019 in and are in great condition. No pitting or scoring of any kind, no discolouration.
Hopefully the mains and the end float will be in spec...

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16th May 2020, 20:28	#2
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Rave - General data section 04.17 says the same 0.022-0.040mm 0.0009-0.0016 in __________________ Who said it was simples ?

17th May 2020, 06:09	#3
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	Thanks for that. These engines and rovers high level of manufacturing ability still amaze me. My engine (with a 130000 miles) has got big end clearances of 0.0018 - 0.0019 in and are in great condition. No pitting or scoring of any kind, no discolouration. Hopefully the mains and the end float will be in spec... __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available