halestorm
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- Jun 9, 2008
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Warsaw,
Indiana
I have 96 tsi awd with a 1990 6 bolt swapped into it. A rod bearing was spun so I obtained all new Eagle forged rods, and had a stock crank machined to replace the marred one. I am about to order bearings, but am somewhat unfamiliar with the thrust bearing. If I'm not mistaken there is only one, it sits in the center of the block and comes with any 6 bolt bearing kit. I am buying ACL race bearings, and a reputable machine shop machined my mains and rod journals on the crank to .010 (.25mm) under spec, however he said that the thrust is standard. This is where i get confused. If i buy .010 under bearings, will the thrust bearing fit without machining of the thrust surface on the crank or should I have him machine the thrust surface on the crank to .010 under as well? Any help is greatly appreciated.