Not exact matches
The
crankcase features different machining, the
main bearings are a new design, the forged pistons are stronger and feature a new dome geometry, the exhaust manifolds boast diameters increased by 30 percent per cylinder, and the compression ratio decreases from 9.5:1 in the Turbo S to 9.0:1.
For instance, if one of the
main bearings was spinning in the
crankcase it could take out the
crankcase.
The
main difference between the old and new engines is Audi's adoption of an aluminium
crankcase, itself the
main contributor to a total engine weight reduction of 26 kg.
The bearing covers for the
main crankshaft bearings are of grey cast iron, and are bolted to the
crankcase, as well as on the sides, for high rigidity.
The K - series also feature a highly rigid aluminum split -
crankcase engine block design with 4 - bolt
mains with additional bolts securing the lower block, an internally balanced forged steel crankshaft with lightweight powder forged carbon steel connecting rods.
The cast iron bearing bridges reduce the thermal expansion of the
crankcase and thus keep the play at the
main bearings of the crankshaft within tight limits.
The lower
crankcase assembly supported the crankshaft without conventional
main bearing caps.
Excessive pressure inside the
crankcase will cause oil leaks from many places, including the rear
main seal.
The gray cast iron
crankcase has been reinforced at the
main bearing seats and the
main bearing cover.