Does anyone think these CONNECTING RODS can be reconditioned? Motor ran the day it was disassembled. Its a d16y8

 

I don't think so. But take it to a machine shop for expert opinions.

 

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What's the argument against buying new bearings?

 

You don't recondition bearings, you just replace them. I can't really tell if a couple of those are just a funny color or scored, but if they're scored, just look on the for sale threads and see if you can find replacements. Can't be too expensive, a lot of those motors get grenaded and tore apart. You could probably get the rod reconditioned, it's just not going to be worth it because I know I've seen whole motors go for $50 on craigslist or just given away free after someone throws a rod...

 

Replace them, and check the crank for scoring.


This really isn't an area to cheap out in.

 

yea im farly sure that its similer to a line hone call a few shops im sure ive heard of it being done

 

They're bearings. Bearings are cheap. Bearings are a wear item. Just replace them and save yourself headache.

 

if u look at the pics it doesnt seem like there are in the rods

 

There's no bearings there. That's just the rods.

 

if there are no scrapes that u can feel with ur nail then id go to a shop and c if they can be resurficed

 

Dont waste your time and money, replace them and be happy again.

 

Yeah. It won't be my first engine build. I was just a little iffy about what I gonna do. I'll prolly buy some bisi rods (319 bux and a set of vitaras) and just boost it. Lol... might as well have some fun with it right?!

 

OIL!!!!!!! As stated above just replace them and go on your way. Those rods are some of if not the weakest out of the Honda motors.