Updated rebuild project

hAnNibAl_H · 06-15-2007, 04:09 PM

So I ordered the parts to rebuild my 99 Saturn SL2, half the parts have arrived, but the pistons and piston rings are still due in another week or two. I have almost everything I need except for one thing which I can't find. Does anyone know a site that carries the actual rods and rod bearings that are in the engine? I looked at many sites but found nothing, any help would be greatly appricated. Thanks guys.

Low Saturn · 06-15-2007, 04:14 PM

The rod bearings you get depend on your crank measurements.

You can get rods from a few places, what are your plans with the engine? If its just a rebuild, why not just reuse the rods?

hAnNibAl_H · 06-16-2007, 04:40 AM

Because I got one rod bearing about to snap, so I want to change all four.

dragon370 · 06-16-2007, 07:40 AM

SDA sells re-con factory rods (dont know the price on these) and also the Clevite 77 main and rod bearing set for $120.

sl2clone · 06-17-2007, 08:19 AM

If you had a rod bearing go bad I HIGHLY suggest having the crank professionally checked out.

Low Saturn · 06-17-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sl2clone

If you had a rod bearing go bad I HIGHLY suggest having the crank professionally checked out.

And with that you'll probably do a crank exchange which comes with new crank and rod bearings.

sl2clone · 06-17-2007, 11:52 PM

Ahh. The reman crank kits. Inexpensive. But if you do one I highly suggest NOT beating it at all. I snapped the back end off the crank on my s10! they are only good for daily driving since the crank is cut down and the bearings make up the difference.

Low Saturn · 06-18-2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sl2clone

Ahh. The reman crank kits. Inexpensive. But if you do one I highly suggest NOT beating it at all. I snapped the back end off the crank on my s10! they are only good for daily driving since the crank is cut down and the bearings make up the difference.

We have a reman'd crank on our turbo dragster and every engine we've ever rebuilt for other Saturns. No issues at all.

sl2clone · 06-18-2007, 12:17 AM

Really? I heard the GM 2.8s were cursed from the start anyways.
Why the usage of the reman crank kits in the dragster?

06-15-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
hAnNibAl_H Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown Posts: 555 1999 SL2	Updated rebuild project So I ordered the parts to rebuild my 99 Saturn SL2, half the parts have arrived, but the pistons and piston rings are still due in another week or two. I have almost everything I need except for one thing which I can't find. Does anyone know a site that carries the actual rods and rod bearings that are in the engine? I looked at many sites but found nothing, any help would be greatly appricated. Thanks guys. ... 99.5 SL2 Blackberry 135k clock 74k Motor

06-15-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
Low Saturn Super Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 15,308 Low Saturn's Photos 2007 AURA XR 2001 SC2	Re: Updated rebuild project The rod bearings you get depend on your crank measurements. You can get rods from a few places, what are your plans with the engine? If its just a rebuild, why not just reuse the rods? ... Mike -1991 Turbo SL2. 11.809 @ 116.488 mph www.differentracing.com -2001 Limited Edition SC2 (#78) -2001 Chevrolet Suburban -2007 Saturn Aura XR -2011 Rally Yellow Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS

06-16-2007, 04:40 AM	#3
hAnNibAl_H Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown Posts: 555 1999 SL2	Re: Updated rebuild project Because I got one rod bearing about to snap, so I want to change all four. ... 99.5 SL2 Blackberry 135k clock 74k Motor

06-16-2007, 07:40 AM	#4
dragon370 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dardenne Praire, Missouri Posts: 1,691 1997 SC2	Re: Updated rebuild project SDA sells re-con factory rods (dont know the price on these) and also the Clevite 77 main and rod bearing set for $120. ... Brendan 1997 SC1- "Stacy" dk green, 5spd, Motegi, Kuhmo tires Under the most rigorously controlled conditions, the Saturn will do as it damn well pleases.

06-17-2007, 08:19 AM	#5
sl2clone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maine Posts: 1,952 1995 SW2 1999 SL	Re: Updated rebuild project If you had a rod bearing go bad I HIGHLY suggest having the crank professionally checked out. ... Saturns saved and given new life : 11 The worst terrorist in history lives in the white house! His goal is to erradicate the middle class working man! Yeah , this country is SCREWED!

06-17-2007, 11:52 PM	#7
sl2clone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maine Posts: 1,952 1995 SW2 1999 SL	Re: Updated rebuild project Ahh. The reman crank kits. Inexpensive. But if you do one I highly suggest NOT beating it at all. I snapped the back end off the crank on my s10! they are only good for daily driving since the crank is cut down and the bearings make up the difference. ... Saturns saved and given new life : 11 The worst terrorist in history lives in the white house! His goal is to erradicate the middle class working man! Yeah , this country is SCREWED!

06-18-2007, 12:17 AM	#9
sl2clone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: maine Posts: 1,952 1995 SW2 1999 SL	Re: Updated rebuild project Really? I heard the GM 2.8s were cursed from the start anyways. Why the usage of the reman crank kits in the dragster? ... Saturns saved and given new life : 11 The worst terrorist in history lives in the white house! His goal is to erradicate the middle class working man! Yeah , this country is SCREWED!

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