I decided that I am going to re-ring my block the next few months. I have been collecting all the necessary parts slowly. However, I am wondering whether I should replace my rod and mains bearings or not. The motor has less than 10K miles on it, and the oil pressure is good, oil pressure has not changed since the first startup. Is it necessary to change the bearings? I have done searches and come up with builds on older motors, but nothing with low mileage. Should I wait to tear down the motor and check the bearings then? Or just buy them soon and replace anyways?


Modified by AzSi22 at 11:56 AM 3/9/2004

 

Bearings are cheap, may as well replace them while you are in there

 

UH 10,000 miles from new with no oil change??????????? yes bearings won't hurt. Be sure to plastigage and make sure of clearances.

 

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Sorry, I meant to say that oil pressure has not changed since then.

 

whenever pulling apart the bottom end, it's wise to replace the bearings. just a precaution.

 

I rethought it and I'm probably just going to get new bearings.

 

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Suuuurrrreeee... don't listen to me when I say to put new bearings in it

 

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Yeah yeah, Mr. I'm going to turbo my car eventually...