Bottom end rebuild...

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Dec 10, 2004 | 09:37 AM

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Cronic

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Bottom end rebuild...

Seeing as I've blown the rings out in cyl 1 on the Z. I figured it's time for a rebuild.

What Im curious on, is the bearings aren't color coded like Hondas. Do I need to mic the crank and rods to be sure that they are still STD size? Or do I need to just throw them in assuming the stock bearings show no wear, and the crank isn't scarred up. If I do need to mic them, should I have the rods and crank machined to match the overzised bearings?

The only thing available for it is STD, .010, .020, etc.

I never imagined I could rebuild the bottom end (rings, main, rod bearings) for under 120 bucks.

Dec 10, 2004 | 11:54 AM

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AnTman86T

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I am sure your rods and crank are fine. They are pretty damn strong

I wouldn't think you would have to mic them since it would kinda be obvious if there was any damage unless you are just worried more about wear ?

Dec 10, 2004 | 12:03 PM

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Well when I mean "mic" I mean check the clearances on them. Im debating just leaving the crank in, while I take the pistons and rods out. Just hope I didnt damage a piston. That adds another 50+ to the price.

Dec 10, 2004 | 12:34 PM

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AnTman86T

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I know what you meant. Rods will be fine, piston may have some damage. Only one way to find out and now the fun begins.

Dec 10, 2004 | 12:38 PM

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I'll be toying with it some tonight, but with my mood lately, I might not get very far. Nearly threw a ratchet through my windshield last night.

Dec 10, 2004 | 02:45 PM

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Haha

I am the same way. Impatient at times too ..

Dec 10, 2004 | 06:35 PM

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Dec 11, 2004 | 04:43 PM

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plasticgage them when you put in the new bearings. this will tell you if your clearenses are correct. a must when ever doing a bottom end rebuild.

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Dec 13, 2004 | 05:48 AM

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Thank you Bill.

Dec 13, 2004 | 12:05 PM

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The begining is near! Tonight I tear it apart. Remove the DS, put it up on jack stands, remove the fluids and hoses, along with the IC and pipes. I will also do some measurments for the new 3" d/p and o2 eliminator. Im excited.

Does anyone know if I should remove the tranny at the same time, or seperate?

Last edited by Cronic; Dec 13, 2004 at 12:09 PM.

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