Nevada1906
Registered User
Deciding to play it safe, I changed my oil today, at the 3000 mile mark. The oil that came out was slightly glittery, like metallic chocolate syrup. I think we all know what that means...
Now the only question concerning an engine rebuild is, "How Long Do I Have?"
I think if I bite the bullet and do the job now, before actual bearing-to-crank-journal contact occurs, I can replace the bearings without having to turn the journals. God willing, verification measurements and fresh bearings should suffice.
That being said, three questions:
1 - Any tips or comments on the above plan?
2 - Might as well check and replace the rod bearings too?
2 - What bearings are recommended for the 3.8SC?
Much obliged for any ideas.
Now the only question concerning an engine rebuild is, "How Long Do I Have?"
I think if I bite the bullet and do the job now, before actual bearing-to-crank-journal contact occurs, I can replace the bearings without having to turn the journals. God willing, verification measurements and fresh bearings should suffice.
That being said, three questions:
1 - Any tips or comments on the above plan?
2 - Might as well check and replace the rod bearings too?
2 - What bearings are recommended for the 3.8SC?
Much obliged for any ideas.