recieved rod bearings...now what?

[Rio]

Hey guys...its me AGAIN

I recieved the rod bearings from NAPA just now. I am going to replace them today. I need all of the information. Where can I find step-by-step directions to this process. I know Scott did a write-up when he changed his recently. I found these two places...

Kurtmetros.com
krazgeo.com

Where else can I go to get some valuable information concerning this process...well...besids here. wink

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

i know there are a bunch of write ups on here from good, experienced people. i would seriously heed all that you find on the forum. good luck and let us know how it all goes!

 

[shojuan]

Start by getting the car up on jackstands (don't even think about getting under that car with just a floor jack supporting it!). Then drain the oil and remove the y-pipe and then unbolt the oil pan.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

http://www.kurtmetros.com/bearings.html

 

[Rio]

okay, I have the jackstands...

SHOooo, I read his write-up, it is really good. I mentioned that in my original post. Does anyone have any other sites that I should check out?

thanx guys

 

[Rio]

where are the best spots to place the jackstands?

 

[SHOZ123]

Place the jackstands on the subframe opposite the wheels. The day/night before start soaking the manifold studs with PB Blaster. You will need an impact wrench to get these off probably without breaking them, go just a little at a time in one direction then go back. Don't try to get the studs off in one try. Use plenty of the Blaster stuff. Works great.

Buy a tube of the black silicone for the oil pan. Get some new oil pan end gaskets too.

 

[Rio]

Okay...i searched...but where can I located the o2 sensor connections? I am currently under the car with a puzzled look on my face. Also, the Y-pipe is connected WAY up past the oil pan, how do I get to those bolts without taking off the front bar that is below it?!

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Rio:
Okay...i searched...but where can I located the o2 sensor connections? I am currently under the car with a puzzled look on my face. Also, the Y-pipe is connected WAY up past the oil pan, how do I get to those bolts without taking off the front bar that is below it?!

The O2 sensors are in the two sides of the y-pipe. Follow the wires to the connectors -- one is in front of the motor just above the starter (should be taped/tie-wrapped to the main battery wires), and the other is on top of the tranny, right by the two lines to the PS cooler.

Next you need to separate the Y-pipe from the catback at the ****** in front of the flex pipe. Then you'll need a set of long extensions to reach the nuts on the exh. manifolds. I like to use enough extensions so I can put a piece of pipe over the end of the ratchet to give me extra leverage. Once those nuts are off, then remove the bolts securing the y-pipe to the tranny case and VOILA!

 

[Rio]

I couldnt reach the O2 sensor in the back. It is F'n impossible.

I can see where it leads into the Y-pipe, but I cant see the connector.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Rio:
I couldnt reach the O2 sensor in the back. It is F'n impossible.

I can see where it leads into the Y-pipe, but I cant see the connector.

Go in from the top, You'll see the connector right next to the two lines leading to the PS cooler.

 

[Rio]

ok...

hey man, thanx for all the help, but getting this damn Y-pipe seems ****** imbossible. dont think the car is up high enough...I have very little room to work.

 

[Bizzy]

Rio:
ok...

hey man, thanx for all the help, but getting this damn Y-pipe seems ****** imbossible. dont think the car is up high enough...I have very little room to work.

Trust me, that's a very normal feeling. But if you're under it there is room enough to drop the pipe. It's just more difficult than if it were on a lift. How's the work coming? Keep us posted.