Rengrave@aol.com writes:
> The first
> connecting rod bearing I checked was the one closest to the firewall. I
had
> grooves in it that looked like an old 45 record, and the crank had the
> same.:( > I am getting mixed reviews on what I should do, my mechanic
friends say I
> should pull the engine out of the car and perform a total rebuild $$$
> But my local engine rebuilding establishments say I should just bring in
the
> crank and they will turn it down for $125 -$135 and the engine would be
fine,
> they said if I am having no problems with the top end of the engine then
> don't touch it.
Been there done that!
I predict your cam and lifters also wiped out.
If you just clean up the crank any remaining debris in the engine will wipe
out your newly polished crank!
Good Luck
Lee Janssen
Sunny Denver CO
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