One Speedhump = One Bora V5 Engine Screwed

[WhO]

I'd still be tempted to say new mechanic time. How did they manage to diagnose a shot bearing when the sump simply wasnt put on right... not exactly hard. Also there's nothing to "re-assemble" on a sump other than bolting it to the motor... which your mechanic, not the welder should've done :/

[team_v]

Hmmm...not sure how you can be charged for dangerous driving if you're driving under the posted speed limit? A recommended speed is just that, recommended. I imagine this is taken into account with the driving behavior not just the speed.

Apparently the reccomended speed still holds some legal backing in Queensland even if it is under the posted speed limit.
I have been advised of this by both the police and the driver training instructor at work.

Glad your problem has been sorted out though

[brad]

I'd still be tempted to say new mechanic time. How did they manage to diagnose a shot bearing when the sump simply wasnt put on right... not exactly hard. Also there's nothing to "re-assemble" on a sump other than bolting it to the motor... which your mechanic, not the welder should've done :/

Are their windage trays in a V5 sump? If so, maybe the welder had to remove the windage trays to do the weld. He probably bolted them in upside down & the crank was hitting the sheet metal & making a knocking noise.

[whiteVR6]

Are their windage trays in a V5 sump? If so, maybe the welder had to remove the windage trays to do the weld. He probably bolted them in upside down & the crank was hitting the sheet metal & making a knocking noise.

The windage trays are bolted in, I think they use the same 6mm allen key bolts that bolt the oil pump on, dont quote me I could be wrong.
They cant be fitted upside down as they are curved to the shape of the sump that has galleries cast in it. I'll take a photo of a sump if you like as I keep them in stock here.

[Troy]

Hmmm...now I'm starting to doubt my mechanic's ability. They've always seemed so good in the past...