2006-09-28 04:52:09 · 10 answers · asked by Edward 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sadly it can be done over and over and over again
if you even bothered to mic the crank journals and replaced the rod bearing with the appropriate size, how on earth are you going to know if the rod and cap are concentric without pulling them and having them checked and /or reconditioned ?
then there is the matter of the surface area of the crank journal being smooth other than to the naked eye
even though it is smooth to the touch and shiny i bet a buck to a cluck that it is not
if you are trying to save bucks or dumping the car, .....well........
good luck
there is a goo chance of spinning the new bearing causing even more damage
to answer the question .....yes it is possible
it is also possible to survive a game of Russian roulette
2006-09-28 13:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you can get the oil pan off without pulling the engine, it is possible to install rob bearings with out pulling the engine. It depends on the make and model of the vehicle. Some vehicles you must pull the engine to get the oil pan off. It just depends.
2006-09-28 04:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only on certain cars where you can get the oil pan off with out hitting the crossmember or anything else that might get in the way. Then you have to worry about getting the oil pan to seal up when you put it back together. Had real good luck on an escort.
Some chevrolet trucks.
2006-09-28 04:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by Allan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On most vehicles the answer is yes.
You have to take off the oil pan, unbolt the rod cap, replace the bearing, and replace cap and reinstall oil pan.
2006-09-28 04:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by howdidiknowthat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wanna do a mickey mouse job then yes. But any thorough mechanic would tell you that you need a new engine or a builder will check every aspect of the block.
2006-09-28 08:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by xelit0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you unbolt the engine mounts somtimes you can use a jack to move the engine up just enough to remove the oil pan. HTH
2006-09-28 05:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by CamaroBoy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually yes but some engines are impossible.
2006-09-28 09:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if you can get your oil pan off and lay under your car and torque the nuts on the rod caps.
2006-09-28 05:45:06 · answer #8 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible but verey risky,depends onmake and model of vehicle the crankshaft has to be in very good shape or u will just add to your problems and money cost.just pull the motor and do it right or ur just asking for disaster
2006-09-28 14:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by david r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be done but sometimes not easily
2006-09-28 05:02:08 · answer #10 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋