[Shotimes] Rod Bearing Change @190K miles

[clubairth@bellsouth.net]

 Just changed the connecting rod bearings at 190K miles on my wife's 1993 ATX.
I think it was a waste of time! The bearings had very little wear. I just
could not believe how clean the engine is! Only had a small oval patch of
copper showing, maybe 1.5 or 2 inches long. Not even all the way across the
bearing shell. We have had this car since 78K miles and have only used Mobil 1
synthetic oil, changed at 5K intervals. The new rod bearings checked with
plastiguage were right in the middle of the factory clearance range.
 Maybe the ATX SHO's can go without changing the rod bearings? Even up to and
over 200K miles?
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Thanks to the list for the tip about fitting the oil pan several times BEFORE
you put the silicon sealer on!! It's one of those things that is not hard but
you need to do several trial runs to get familiar with it!
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