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Old 02-02-2007, 10:21 PM
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Re: Can rod bearing be changed without pulling engine?

You may be able to remove the oil pan by raising the engine slightly. This will allow the rod caps to be removed and bearings to be replaced. However, if a bearing is damaged, the associated damage on the crank journal may spin a new bearing shell on start-up. You may be able to polish the journals in place, but it would be difficult. Also, it may be difficult to check some of the journal diameters to know what size bearing shells to install.

With the pan removed, it would also be a good idea to replace the oil pump and drop the main caps to check those bearings as well. The rear main bearing will be difficult unless the transmission is split from the engine, the rest will be possible but still not easy.
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