# How hard is it to replace rod bearings?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [November 26, 2007, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-rod-bearings/39317 "2007-11-26T19:49:13Z")
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### Author: ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)
#### Post date: [November 27, 2007, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-rod-bearings/39317/15 "2007-11-27T11:53:32Z")

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[quote=“DrImodium,post:13,topic:39317"”]

I actually located a stock M20b27 which is 1.5 hrs from my house. The whole motor in running condition for $250. Includes Motor, harness, ECU, and a chip that Ive been wanting. This should make it much easier. If anything, Ill take the old motor appart and try my hand and refreshing the bottom end. Worst case is I waste $100 on parts and fuck it up. Otherwise Id say that its a pretty cheap learning experience.

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Remember to number all the caps, they must go back on in the same place they came off, and remember to torque every bolt to the required torque, get a tube of assembly lube, and inspect the crank and the rod journals carefully, any scoring or uneven wear and your new bearings will not last long.

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