Rod bearings can be done with the engine in situ, I have recently =
completed this task while replacing the low compression late 18V pistons =
with the early 18V type. It helps if you can work with the car on a =
hoist, but I managed working under the car on jackstands. Not really a =
bad job.
Regards,
Chris Delling
-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Bailey [SMTP:pbailey@qnet.com]
Sent: Friday, April 10, 1998 12:42 AM
To: ROBERT G. HOWARD
Cc: stecz@pswtech.com; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: oil pressure question
> If you have high mileage, you might consider John Twist's suggestion
> that you change the connecting rod bearings every 80,000 miles.=20
How hard are they to change?Can they be changed in the car or do you
have to pull the engine? Will they give you warning before they go?Would
it also be a good idea to change the oil pump too?
My b has about 89K on it but still good oil pressure 50 idle 65~70 at
3000 rpm after a good run on the freeway it is about 60 @ 3000 45 at
idle but it goes up quickly after getting off the freeway I'm using
Castrol 10W40 and a WIX filter.
Pat
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