1997 Honda Accord rod bearings

1997 HONDA ACCORD
168,557 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CBPXT5
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how do you test rod bearings? Can you install them while the motor is in the car? thanks
Mar 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You have to mike the crankshaft journals to determine the correct undersize bearings, yes it could be done with the crank still attached-cleanliness here is very important otherwise you defeat the purpose
Mar 12, 2010 at 9:50 PM
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