bad rod barrings

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Oct 2, 2009 | 11:45 PM

jsemeraro

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bad rod barrings

i think i have bad rod barrings, how hard is it to change on a 2nd gen? do i need to take the engine all the way out?

Oct 2, 2009 | 11:50 PM

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Once you spun a bearing, total dis-assembly, overhaul, and reassembly is required. It'll have a distinctive knock and you will still have oil pressure cause the bearing welded itself to the crankshaft.

Oct 3, 2009 | 09:06 AM

rich

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you could do it in frame but it would be a pita

Oct 3, 2009 | 09:19 AM

annabelle

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Spin a bearing......turn the shaft it was on. Break her down and do it right.

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