Rod Bearings

[cookmeup272]

My rod bearings finally came in now its time to install them. Im going to be doing it with the motor still in the car. I have the basics, im just wondering if someone could give me a detailed list of instructions along with torque specs for the rod caps. The only reason why I am asking is because I don't have the time to look myself, I have class in 5 mins and I will be there all day. Thanks guys

 

[cookmeup272]

nobody?

 

[92AWDHX40]

Detailed instructions there really arent any do you have a manual for your car? With the engine in the car.

 

[cookmeup272]

Yea i got a shop manual. And yes I am doing it with the engine in the car. But I have all that done. Now what do you guys recommend for an oil to start out with? Obviously conventional. But what thickness? How often should I change it? And when should i change to a new oil and what should i change it to? Thanks guys

 

[4g64fiero]

Did you replace the rings as well?

There is no reason to use conventional oil unless you are trying to seat the rings AFAIK.
The torque spec/rod bolt stretch spec should be in the FSM. You should be reading that instead of asking us.

I am assuming you will be using standard size bearings. Just use 5w-30. 10w-30 is fine as well. If you are going to be running any higher viscocities I would buy an oil pressure gauge to make sure its not excessive.

 

[donniekak]

Rod bolts are 38 ft/lbs. If you are replacing them because one of them failed, it will fail again within 10 minutes.

 

[cookmeup272]

Im not replacing rings or anything, just rod bearings. And thank you for the torque specs