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Topic #42476 3 posts Started by bobw
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with 5sfe rod bearings going bad mad.gif , and if so what have you done to fix the problem. Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thanks

-Eric
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I was just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with 5sfe rod bearings going bad mad.gif , and if so what have you done to fix the problem. Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thanks

-Eric


Your only Solution is to dismantle your engine and buy new rod bearings, perhaps get stronger ones and ARP rod bolts. Do regular oil changes, never abuse the engine when its still cold and that should help out a lot. Most Rod bearings brake because its not receiving enough oil and friction creams it pieces.
A SWAP will just cost you more and giv emore headaches. Nows a good time to replace seals and do an engine rebuild.
Thanks alot, i was thinking of just building the spare 5sfe over the winter and puttin a 3sgte head on and a turbo, and fixing the one thats in there with an oversize bearing to see if that help is for she's sitting for the winter

This post has been edited by bobw: Oct 25, 2006 - 12:03 AM