what is an engine rod and where would i go to get one for a 2000 pontiac grand am ?

Answer 1

There are two types of "rod" in an engine that I'm aware of.

There are pushrods, which is probably what the first person described, these are involved in opening the valves in an engine that does not have an overhead cam design.

Then there are connecting rods. These connect the pistons to the crankshaft, which is what the second person was describing. Any major engine part like this for a GM product could be ordered through your local dealer. You will most likely need an engine code of some kind. The dealer should be able to determine exactly what engine you have based upon your VIN which is on your title and on the car in several places, probably by the windshield on the drivers side and/or inside the drivers side door jamb.

Answer 2

An engine rod is the connecting piece between the piston and the crankshaft. It changes reciprocal force to centrifugal force.
The fact that you have brought up the question suggests that you need one. You can buy one at the Pontiac dealer.
How do you know you need one is the first question you should ask yourself, and the answer to the question is that you need to go to a professional for advice on this question.
If you need one, the best bet is that you need more than merely the rod. Too many parts to list here, due to space restrictions.
If i needed a rod in an engine, I'd probably go to a wrecking yard and search for another engine, rather than repairing that one.
The fact that you asked the question also suggests that perhaps you'd be better off getting a professional to make the engine swap.
unclenick

Answer 3

I believe you are asking about the lifter rod, but there are other rods in a engine the piston, oil pump on some others depending on the engine. If auto parts can't help, try the dealer, G.M.C., Chevy, Pontiac, or Isuzu. Isuzu probably made the engine find the engine type it should be on the engine or on one of the stickers under the hood and or the VIN# on the dash. If thous don't help try a recking yards. It would probably be cheaper in the long run to just get another engine from a recked car. There are lots of recking yards on-line and they would ship it. That how I got lots of parts to Alaska. Are you doing the work? get a book and good luck. O all the engine rods are in the engine and it could cost more then finding another engine. A shop will get a lot of money out of you.

Answer 4

2000 Grand am would be overhead cam, which doesn't use pushrods. That leaves a bad connecting rod, which requires a total engine rebuild. You don't just buy a rod and put it in, like a headlight or something, LOL. Sorry to say, your engine is fooked.

Answer 5

The engine rod if I am thnking of the only one I can think of is inside the engine and its called a connecting rod if you broke one the engine is destroyed and will need to be replaced @ about $3500-$4500

Answer 6

an engine rod is found between the camshaft and the valves that allow fuel in and exhaust out of a cyclinder where the piston compresses the fuel and spark plug ignites

any GM (General Motors) dealer - Pontiac, Cadillac,Chevrolet

Answer 7

if you are asking that question, then i can tell already it's not for a novice to try and fix. if you broke a rod inside the engine, then it's a given you have a ton more damage than just a rod.

Answer 8

It is the piece of metal that goes from the piston to the crankshaft. You would get it at an auto parts store or dealer. If someone told you that you need one, you are getting into major-major work.

Answer 9

the rod is connecting the piston to the crank

when replaceing you must put new bearings in and then the crank might need worked on and since your putting that much into it the block might need work the rings might as well be replaced...........it goes on and on

Answer 10

cvc, and why dont you know what a rod is?