Date:         Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:03:07 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Connecting Rod Bolts
Comments: To: Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@sbcglobal.net>
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Evan Mac Donald wrote:
> I have heard that the bolts for 2.1 l con rods are not the greatest, and should be replaced on a rebuild with 1.9 l bolts. I don't have any 1.9 l engines around I could steal them out of, and would also worry about re-using "tired" bolts in an upgraded rebuild, anyway.
>   Does any body have any suggestions? I haven't had much luck on my own, but I also have no idea what other bolts may be a usable substitute.
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 From what I have read, original 2.1L bolts tend to stretch, allowing
the rod ends to become oval, resulting in loss of oil pressure and
failure of the rod and consequential engine failure. 1.9L bolts don't
stretch.

Chnaging out the rod end bolts at overhaul is always a good idea.

Check with Bob Donalds of Boston Engine. He is an expert on this rod
end/bolt business and can give you  all the inside poop on it.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver