Normal #2 rod bearings wear?

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06-21-2016, 06:33 PM

pyropete125

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Normal #2 rod bearings wear?

I am changing the the bearings on a 89 s2 3.0l 16v and this was the wear on the cap side of the #2.

Supposedly this car had under 100k miles.

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06-21-2016, 07:14 PM

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Left cap side right rod side
One is close and 4 furthest

Looks like 2 and 3 had the weird wear

Also are the rod bearings date coded? I have a date (I'm assuming of 6-95) and my new ones are 3-15

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I am changing the the bearings on a 89 s2 3.0l 16v and this was the wear on the cap side of the #2.

Supposedly this car had under 100k miles.

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06-29-2016, 02:13 PM

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You should have your rods reconditioned by a competent machine shop. This should include checking twist, length, weights, and of course pin bushing wear. It's all part of a proper rebuild.