Rod Bearing Question.

[79pace]

How long does it take to change rod bearings in a 93 ATX? Is it as simple as getting the car on jack stands, dropping the pan and changing them? I have done plenty of rebuilds on 302's so I know the process and know how to use plasti-gauge but is it really as easy as it looks? Or are there some surprises waiting under there for me? I want to just check them at least to verify that they are or are not my problem but why check them and not change them? You know?

 

[Machspeed]

I know you have to move some stuff outta the way, but as far as i know its one of the easiest enternal things you can do to a sho. Im getting mine done this summer.

 

[DHMag]

79pace:
How long does it take to change rod bearings in a 93 ATX? Is it as simple as getting the car on jack stands, dropping the pan and changing them? I have done plenty of rebuilds on 302's so I know the process and know how to use plasti-gauge but is it really as easy as it looks? Or are there some surprises waiting under there for me? I want to just check them at least to verify that they are or are not my problem but why check them and not change them? You know?

raise vehicle (either jack stands or ramps), remove Ypipe (4 nuts on manifolds, 2 nuts/bolts on ******, 2 wire connections), remove starter, remove oil pan, do rod bearings. install is reverse of disassembly

 

[sdpatt]

You could look here to find out what it takes as a step-by-step procedure is given farther down in the replies.

 

[TheNoachSHO]

The only bitch was getting the oil pan back on. What a pain in the butt. Other than that not very hard!

 

[shojuan]

Allow a good amount of time for the silicone on the oil pan to cure before adding oil. Put your oil bottles on your driver's seat so that you will have a reminder that you need to add oil before you go driving off. doh I think the ultra black tends to cure faster than the ultra grey and that is why it's recommended for oil pans. Still, the longer you let it cure without oil in the pan the better, longer lasting seal you will get. I'll probably let mine sit overnight before filling with oil. When I replace my friend's (Prophet) rod bearings I'll try to work something out so he can let his car sit at my place for a good 12 hours or more before filling with oil. Maybe it's not necessary to wait that long but shoot, it just seems like an extra little touch.

 

[Shoboosted]

"remove Y pipe" is the hardest part!

 

[shojuan]

Shoboosted:
"remove Y pipe" is the hardest part!

Not if you live in California!

 

[SLOSHO89]

I let the oil pan dry for at least 24 hours before I put the oil back in it.

Efren