Rebuilding bottom end

[Bleebdat]

Ok all,
I am planning on rebuilding my bottom end this summer and just wanted some advice. I have never taken on a task this large, and I am pretty scared to start. Any good writeups that you have come across, just general advice etc....

[crxlvr]

take your time, torque things down to spec, and make sure before you put something in, coat it with some oil, to prevent a hard start.

[darolh]

I'd do it with someone that has some experience.


When you say the "bottom end" are you doing a shortblock rebuild or just slapping in new bearings at the crank/rods?

[Bleebdat]

Bearing, rings, journals, probably more, i dunno what else off the top of my head.

[crxlvr]

bottom end includes these parts:

pistons, rings, crankshaft, bearings, journals, oil pan gasket(and pan), etc, etc, everything under the head gasket.