is there a simple diy way to check end float

[beau]

the engine is still in car but missing lots incl cambelt, is there anyway i can diy check for excessive crank end float without measuring tools? just bit worried about spending £800 on the head work without checking at all

 

[conaero]

Yes, it can be done putting the car up on a ramp and attaching a DTI gauge to the front engine crank pulley and checking for movement.

It its advanced, you will see the oil gauge move when you press the clutch down and you can even watch/feel for movement of the front pulley from the engine bay whilst someone else pumps the clutch.

My advice, get a main dealer or specialist to check it.

 

[beau]

Yes, it can be done putting the car up on a ramp and attaching a DTI gauge to the front engine crank pulley and checking for movement.

It its advanced, you will see the oil gauge move when you press the clutch down and you can even watch/feel for movement of the front pulley from the engine bay whilst someone else pumps the clutch.

My advice, get a main dealer or specialist to check it.

well its stuck in my garage, so if i cant do anything to check my self il have to get it done once its running but it would of been nice just to check before hand

 

[conaero]

If you jack it up, you could possibly get a mechanic to come round and check it at your house...before you go spending big on the engine.

I am sure its fine, the cars are over 10 years old so any issues/weak one/enfload washer put in the wrong way, would have shown up by now.

 

[allandwf]

I was going to have a go at mine, got a "dial" gauge somewhere, just need to know acceptable reading, no point measuring it if I don't know what's the tolerance. Anyone know?

 

[dunnah01]

Endfloat should be 0.15mm - 0.20mm

 

[conaero]

I saw it done on my fateful car. They attach the dial gauge, rest it against the front crank pulley, then use a crowbar to prise the pulley forward then turn the pulley via the centre nut.

I would get under there, watch it close up whilst someone pumps the clutch and look for movement of the front pulley where it meets the front oil seal into the crank case.

Mine was 0.9 but you do have to allow for some distortion of the front pulley.