Any write ups on Rod Bolt swap?
Any write ups on Rod Bolt swap? Just wanted to see if there was anything special I need to do? I did a search and did not find much except a few but would like more input from those who have done this as far as torque specs? I am doing a MS3 cam swap and want to make sure she holds together at 6900 rpm!!!
Dan
Dan
Wow deja vu....Ummmmmm just dont leave the ferrules in!!!!!! trust me.
If you go Katech which you should even though they mention nothing about removing the ferrules on the directions...its just one at a time then 50 lb ft.
If you go Katech which you should even though they mention nothing about removing the ferrules on the directions...its just one at a time then 50 lb ft.
Originally Posted by Lithium
Wow deja vu....Ummmmmm just dont leave the ferrules in!!!!!! trust me.
If you go Katech which you should even though they mention nothing about removing the ferrules on the directions...its just one at a time then 50 lb ft.
If you go Katech which you should even though they mention nothing about removing the ferrules on the directions...its just one at a time then 50 lb ft.
Yeah I have read about your issue, that really sucks
Dan
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
go with new rod botls... i didn't and i lost a motor because i had a bolt fail...
for the other question of pulling the pan with the motor still in car-
i did this today actually. heres my method - im sure there is an easier way feel to let me know but here it is:
pull motor mounts
unbolt the trannie and k member, let the trannie sag down a little.
i had one jack on the front of the motor and one on the back. i jacked both jack up as high as the motor would go, and the pan came out pretty easily.
its not the most fun job, but you know......
for the other question of pulling the pan with the motor still in car-
i did this today actually. heres my method - im sure there is an easier way feel to let me know but here it is:
pull motor mounts
unbolt the trannie and k member, let the trannie sag down a little.
i had one jack on the front of the motor and one on the back. i jacked both jack up as high as the motor would go, and the pan came out pretty easily.
its not the most fun job, but you know......
Originally Posted by dirty2kTA
go with new rod botls... i didn't and i lost a motor because i had a bolt fail...
for the other question of pulling the pan with the motor still in car-
i did this today actually. heres my method - im sure there is an easier way feel to let me know but here it is:
pull motor mounts
unbolt the trannie and k member, let the trannie sag down a little.
i had one jack on the front of the motor and one on the back. i jacked both jack up as high as the motor would go, and the pan came out pretty easily.
its not the most fun job, but you know......
for the other question of pulling the pan with the motor still in car-
i did this today actually. heres my method - im sure there is an easier way feel to let me know but here it is:
pull motor mounts
unbolt the trannie and k member, let the trannie sag down a little.
i had one jack on the front of the motor and one on the back. i jacked both jack up as high as the motor would go, and the pan came out pretty easily.
its not the most fun job, but you know......
Originally Posted by 99ssleeper
I thought you were doing the TRex?
Anyway, how hard is it to get the oil pan out? Does the engine have to be lifted up? If so, how much?
Anyway, how hard is it to get the oil pan out? Does the engine have to be lifted up? If so, how much?
Dan
no writeup I have searched a lot on this and I have not been able to find anything more than a description that says support the motor either from the top or the trans. Then drop the k-member. Sounds easy enough until you get under the car. I have done a few cam swaps in my car and this time I am swapping out the rod bolts to. I dont even know where to start if I was to drop the k-member, there is so much s$%t right there that a writeup with some pictures would be great for us newbie mechanics. To tell ya the truth I would be willing to send a few bucks to anyone that would create a good writeup, like jmx's cam install writeup.
i would be willing to give a write up a shot... let me know if want me to post it in this tread or start i new one.. i have been workin on ls1s about two years on my own- my knowledge comes from personal experiance, not a school, maybe tech might be able to do a little better.. i will go into great detail than i previously did. just let me where you want...
btw where do you want the write to start from - with the motor complete assembled and in the car????
btw where do you want the write to start from - with the motor complete assembled and in the car????
Originally Posted by dirty2kTA
i would be willing to give a write up a shot... let me know if want me to post it in this tread or start i new one.. i have been workin on ls1s about two years on my own- my knowledge comes from personal experiance, not a school, maybe tech might be able to do a little better.. i will go into great detail than i previously did. just let me where you want...
btw where do you want the write to start from - with the motor complete assembled and in the car????
btw where do you want the write to start from - with the motor complete assembled and in the car????
dan
Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
I'm also doing ARP rod bolts during my cam swap. I heard you have to drop the k-member to get the pan out. Is this true??? There has to be a write up on this.