Rebuilding an Audi 2.0 TSI engine. Have it torn down to the block, have cleaned block, had crank polished at the machine shop and honed cylinders.
I just got the new bearings & bolts in and went to start mocking things up for re-assembly in the lower end. When I went to look at the area where the lower main bearing sits, I saw a lot wear and scratches. Nothing that I can feel with my finger, but none the less, they are there:
IMG_2879 by emanookian, on Flickr
IMG_2878 by emanookian, on Flickr
IMG_2877 by emanookian, on Flickr
I just got the new bearings & bolts in and went to start mocking things up for re-assembly in the lower end. When I went to look at the area where the lower main bearing sits, I saw a lot wear and scratches. Nothing that I can feel with my finger, but none the less, they are there: