Rod Bearing Replacement in Missouri??

[Silver Bullet]

I own a 93 3.2L(ATX) with 112,800 miles on it. I am from Massachusetts and now reside in Festus, Missouri. After a few posts, I have reason to believe that I have worn rod bearings. I love my car to death, but it has absolutely caved my nuts in with repairs this last year!! I am seriously thinking about replacing the bearings before I spin one, and become completely castrated...LOL!! Are there any good places to take my car that will give me a good price to replace them near me?? Or is there anyone near me that is willing to do it, and confident they can do a good job (I can help you too) for a reasonable price?? I am just checking my options here, before I do serious damage to my baby. Take care, and happy cruising....

 

[DHMag]

while i cant refer you to a mechanic or quote you an "average" bearing change, i will say this, "You Are The Best Mechanic Youll Find." i say this because its your car and youll do it right the first time. you arent just there to make money or whatnot. im about to do a rod bearing overhaul on mine and recent posts indicate its about a 3-4 hour job and is fairly simple to do. the bearings can be found at NAPA, Clevite CB1435P is the part number. they run $15 for one rod, so youll need 6. youll also need plastigage for measuring the rod clearance, something to push the top half of the bearing out (some use aerosol can wands or stainless steel 6" rulers that have been rounded on one end). youll also need STP oil treatment or engine assembly ****. the STP is cheap, abundant, and effective. job is as follows:

raise the vehicle (ramps make it easier)
remove y-pipe, starter, oil pan
do rod bearings
reinstall everything.

some other items that you might want are new oil pan seal (if the rubber is hard or if there are visible leaks) and an oil pump pickup tube seal.

check for rod bearing replacement as posted by sdpatt in the "search" area of this site.

 

[shojuan]

DHMag:
something to push the top half of the bearing out (some use aerosol can wands or stainless steel 6" rulers that have been rounded on one end).

One fellow here cuts a 1 inch wide strip of plastic milk jug material. It works for changing the main bearings so it ought to work great for doing the easier rod bearings.

Yeah, just do the rods yourself. The job has been done so many times by shoforum members lately, many of whom have documented their experience. I don't think I've heard of anybody running into any big snafus doing this job so it really ought to be a no brainer. If you take it to a shop prepare to spend big bucks.

 

[sdpatt]

In December I bought a set of the Clevite CB1435P rod bearings from NAPA for $44.94. That is $7.49 for each rod. Labor was free since I used my favorite mechanic. wink

 

[Toolman]

If you feel uncomfortable doing the job yourself, I am located in NE OK about 1 hour from Joplin. I have numerous SHO's and have done this procedure a number of times. While many have done this themself, machanical aptitude varies greatly among car enuthusiasts, as well as proper tool and workspace ownership. You can call me @ 918.541.0219 and we can discuss dates and labor rates.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Sorry, I have to ask, but how the **** did you end up going from MA to MO?!?!? shrug

 

[Silver Bullet]

My wife is from Missouri, I moved there and got married... We met online 3 yrs ago, and that's proof that long distance relationships can work (If it's true love) wink


* The SHO ran like a champ all the way... I love my car!!

<small>[ March 30, 2003, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: Silver Bullet ]</small>

 

[Off Road SHO]

Do it yourself. Get the tools and replacement parts lined up beforehand. You don't need a plastic push stick for the rod bearings, just push up on the piston a little. If I was going to go through all the trouble of doing the rods, I would certainly do the mains also, and that is where you will have to rotate out the top bearing with someting flexible and soft. Good luck.

Tom

 

[shoff22]

where at in festus i own a 1995 mtx and live in festus i might be able to help

 

[shoff22]

I just realized how old this post was