lower crank/ rod bearing help
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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Originally Posted by anothadayridin
Well ladies. I found full set at a engine. Parts warehouse. Mains and rods for 70$
My recommendation - if you have a spare engine in an unknown condition, rebuild that engine NOW.
If you can't afford 500 bucks in parts and machine work to do it properly, then don't touch the engine internals at all. Swap them out and hope for the best. If you try to throw bearings in an engine you know nothing about before installing said engine - I promise this thread will last 30+ pages...
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What are you planning to do with this set? You've shown no indication that you've listened to anyone who said that if you are going to do this, you need to pull the crank and do some inspections/take some measurements. Do you even know what size bearings you need?
My recommendation - if you have a spare engine in an unknown condition, rebuild that engine NOW.
If you can't afford 500 bucks in parts and machine work to do it properly, then don't touch the engine internals at all. Swap them out and hope for the best. If you try to throw bearings in an engine you know nothing about before installing said engine - I promise this thread will last 30+ pages...
My recommendation - if you have a spare engine in an unknown condition, rebuild that engine NOW.
If you can't afford 500 bucks in parts and machine work to do it properly, then don't touch the engine internals at all. Swap them out and hope for the best. If you try to throw bearings in an engine you know nothing about before installing said engine - I promise this thread will last 30+ pages...
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OK guys. He might be ligit and just a bunch sideways. Guess the truth will pan out soon enough.
Anotherday, did you buy the replacement engine? If so can we see a picture of it?
Anotherday, did you buy the replacement engine? If so can we see a picture of it?
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From: Memphis tenn
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee
Engine: i6 4.0
Will get pictures. Up tomorrow. Got a lot of sand in bottom of oil pan I'm sure that don't go there so illegal be cleaning. Up the motor any clue on wat to use
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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You are aware bearings come in different sizes all must be remove ordered then plastic gauged for clearence correct ?
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From: Williamsport, Pa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
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I couldn't. Help but wonder. with the wa yourite. If you actually ment real SAND inside your. Motor.
Dude, learn to check your screen before you hit post and try saying what you mean. If there is actually sand in the motor don't bother going any further unless you're tearing it completly down and rebuilding everything. You'll need new cam bearing, rings, and probably lots of machine work.
Dude, learn to check your screen before you hit post and try saying what you mean. If there is actually sand in the motor don't bother going any further unless you're tearing it completly down and rebuilding everything. You'll need new cam bearing, rings, and probably lots of machine work.