[ModMustang97GT]

I pulled my motor a few weeks ago and just got around to pulling the oil pan to check the bottom end. Is the rotating assembly toast if the rod caps jiggle side to side a little?

 

[ModMustang97GT]

oh yeah. and the bottom side of my pistons are like golden brown, that normal on a 100,000 mile motor?

 

[330CubeGt]

Whats a little?.They should move Very Very little if any if its alot of movement odds are its wiped out.Pop the caps off and take a look at the bearings.

 

[330CubeGt]

oh yeah. and the bottom side of my pistons are like golden brown, that normal on a 100,000 mile motor?

Yea,Keep taking motors apart and you will know whats normal

 

[ModMustang97GT]

i can move a couple of them maybe half a millimeter.

I just want make sure I don't put a broken bottom end back in my car.

 

[330CubeGt]

Its already out and bearings are cheap i would pull the caps, main and rod and check them out for any uneven wear or anything that might look funny just to be safe and slap a new set in there before you drop it in:2cents

 

[Boostang]

yea man.. good bearing are cheap.. pprobably around 120 bucks for rod and main bearings.. and another 120 for main bolts and side bolts

 

[Doc8224]

Its already out and bearings are cheap i would pull the caps, main and rod and check them out for any uneven wear or anything that might look funny just to be safe and slap a new set in there before you drop it in:2cents

+1 but remember the bottom end bolts are TTY so if you pull the main caps to replace the bearings you need new bolts. It's worth it though to have a fresh set.

 

[HBK_2007]

+2

 

[Quick99]

Go buy a good book on engine rebuilding. Rod side clearence is normal if not excessive. Look at the rods for discolering or overheating usually means spun bearing.