Replacing LT1 barings
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Replacing LT1 barings About how long would you all imagine it would take to replace piston barings on a LT1? I know I've gotta drop the oil pan, among other things. I'll have plenty of help and I've been told it can take up to 5 hours to get the job done.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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rod bearings....yeah plan to pull the motor anyways, I was just looking to see if I could replace the bearings and still drive the car normally while I accumuliate funds to build the motor.
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rod bearings....yeah plan to pull the motor anyways, I was just looking to see if I could replace the bearings and still drive the car normally while I accumuliate funds to build the motor.
Yea.. you might as well build a new motor while you are there..
It's not that hard to do, but the bitch is getting it out of the Car, that's alot of work for just that. Why do you want to replace them?
It's not that hard to do, but the bitch is getting it out of the Car, that's alot of work for just that. Why do you want to replace them?
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Thanks Matt for the offer I'll pm you.
Well the idea was just to get the car back up and running by replacing the rod bearings since the #3 likes to make a rod knocking noise under a load and gets louder as the car returns to idle. Didn't figure it was a good idea to keep driving the car but could replace the rod barings and the valve springs while I'm at it?
It was just a thought so I could keep saving money and just drive it normally for a while. I've already got some parts for the motor, just need more $$$ like usual. Thanks for the advice.
The baring may not be spun but I don't think it would be long before it did. I've helped a friend pull his LT1 so I'm familiar with what a bitch it is to pull the motor. We have a cherry picker and a engine stand so that part is covered.
Well the idea was just to get the car back up and running by replacing the rod bearings since the #3 likes to make a rod knocking noise under a load and gets louder as the car returns to idle. Didn't figure it was a good idea to keep driving the car but could replace the rod barings and the valve springs while I'm at it?
It was just a thought so I could keep saving money and just drive it normally for a while. I've already got some parts for the motor, just need more $$$ like usual. Thanks for the advice.
The baring may not be spun but I don't think it would be long before it did. I've helped a friend pull his LT1 so I'm familiar with what a bitch it is to pull the motor. We have a cherry picker and a engine stand so that part is covered.
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