Rod bolt change
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From: Bristol Tenn.
Re: Rod bolt change (Sam Lin)
I have a set of ARP 190,000 psi rod bolts that fit the stock rods. I have heard that you can change them with the engine still in the car. I will take $70 for them and I'll pay the shipping. They are still in the sealed package, I was going to use them but have changed my mod plans. Let me know if you guys are interested Nate
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Re: Rod bolt change (jmX)
I am changing them because I am shooting for +650 at the wheels with my new set up. As you might expect, the stock rod bolts are not safe at that level. ;)
Thanks for the offer but I have a pretty full up shop. If you want to come over and document the change that would be cool. I will buy the beer. :cheers:
Thanks for the offer but I have a pretty full up shop. If you want to come over and document the change that would be cool. I will buy the beer. :cheers:
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From: Anthony TX
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Re: Rod bolt change (jimman)
If you change the rod bolts you will need to resize the rod ends to ensure that the alignment of the rods dont change!! :nono: If you dont you may wipe out a crank or a rod. Talk to a machine shop about rod bolt replacement prior to attempting to accomplish this on an assembled engine!
Bill C
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Re: Rod bolt change (Bill Curlee)
Also DO NOT REPLACE YOUR OIL PAN WITHOUT following the proper installation procedure and insuring the proper alignment.
If you just bolt the pan back on it will crack!!!! :mad
If you just bolt the pan back on it will crack!!!! :mad
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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Re: Rod bolt change (Bill Curlee)
I understand the LS1 does not need the rod ends resized due to the cracked rod design. The rod is made as one parts then the end cracked apart. The end will realign on the crack from the original break.
Has anyone changed the bolts in the car. Other forums have discussed that an F-body needs the motor pulled but the C5 might be changed in the car due to the motor sitting further back in the car.
Has anyone changed the bolts in the car. Other forums have discussed that an F-body needs the motor pulled but the C5 might be changed in the car due to the motor sitting further back in the car.
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From: henderson ky
Re: Rod bolt change (93Polo)
TO THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVEN"T BEEN THIS FAT INTO YOUR CAR i CAN TELL YOU IT"S A PAIN IN THE butt,MOTOR MUST BE SUPPORTED FROM ABOVE WITH A FRAME OR ENGINE LIFT,FRONT CROSSMEMBER MUST BE REMOVED{WHEN ITS REMOVED NOTHING SUPPORTS THE MOTOR}REMOVEING IT ALSO REQIURES RACK BOLTS BE REMOVED{A REAL PAIN}SWAY BAR ENDS,SEPERATEING UPPER CONTROL ARMS{LOWERS GET DROPED WITH IT} ITS JUST LIKE A TRANS SWAP BUT YOUR AT THE OTHER END OF THE CAR{A CRUDE EXPLANATION} THE RODS DO NOT HAVE TO BE RESIZED OR CHECKED ,I AM BUILDING A H/C S/C MOTOR AND PISTONS ARE ALSO A MUST! HOPE THIS HELPS THANKS STEVE
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From: Gilbert, AZ, USA
Re: Rod bolt change (Cya5)
I remember reading a year or 2 ago that earlier model C5s had a one-piece oil pan, requiring the engine hoist and various shenanigans to let the oil pan clear the subframe on removal, but later models used a 2-piece oil pan, making life easy. I'm not sure though.
Sam
Sam