[Shotimes] I bought another one.

[Chris "Zap"]

    Agreed... I just replaced the rod bearings on my '95 MTX during the
clutch job.  The old bearings actually didn't look too bad, but the engine
definitely feels different than before.  It does appear to idle more
smoothly, and I feel a lot better knowing that they are done and I don't
have to worry about them since the engine is getting up toward 150k.

-Chris


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro@netzero.com>
To: <cobraii976@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] I bought another one.


> Rod bearing noise?  Hopefully the mains are okay.
>
> You obviously know the "best route" is to replace them immeditely.  If
they're making noise, you're probably down on oil pressure and are in severe
risk of damaging the crank.  You don't want to have to a do a full engine
rebuid, complete with crank regrind/replacement do you?
>
> The Clevite bearings work just fine, and for $7.50/set ($45 for the
engine) can't be beat.  You want new oil pan gaskets (with good
gasket-making RTV for the sides).  If you've never pulled an oil pan before,
practice putting yours back on before doing it for real with the RTV in
place.  It can be tricky to maneuver properly.
>
> Good luck, and do it soon!
>
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 with 175k miles
> Monroe, Ohio
>
> -- DAVID PILLSBURY <cobraii976@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I ended up buying another SHO yesterday. 91 Plus in White full leather you
guys know the drill white slicers etc. Has a ton of mods to it. Body is ok
nothing to write home about. and it has a ton of bearing noise. So what is
the best route for the bearing noise and I want to hear from some people
that have done it. If I can get this 91 Plus back in shape I'm going to make
the 90 the Daily driver and turn the 91 into the hotrod.
> Dave
> SHO V.4.5
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