Upgrading internals
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Upgrading internals
So I plan to order new rods, pistons, head gasket, and head studs. I also plan to get new valves but I was wondering how much harder will it be to replace the valves if I'm in there to replace the rods and pistons? Will it be a lot harder and more work or will I have to remove the valves anyway to get to the rods and pistons? Thanks.
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So I plan to order new rods, pistons, head gasket, and head studs. I also plan to get new valves but I was wondering how much harder will it be to replace the valves if I'm in there to replace the rods and pistons? Will it be a lot harder and more work or will I have to remove the valves anyway to get to the rods and pistons? Thanks.
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Ok so I'll have to pass on the new valves until I can afford springs. Do I need the main a new main bearing set?
Clevite Main Bearing Set Chevrolet Cavalier 2002-05 Cobalt 2005-10 2.2L Ecotec - Engine Internals - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
Clevite Main Bearing Set Chevrolet Cavalier 2002-05 Cobalt 2005-10 2.2L Ecotec - Engine Internals - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
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Ok so I'll have to pass on the new valves until I can afford springs. Do I need the main a new main bearing set?
Clevite Main Bearing Set Chevrolet Cavalier 2002-05 Cobalt 2005-10 2.2L Ecotec - Engine Internals - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
Clevite Main Bearing Set Chevrolet Cavalier 2002-05 Cobalt 2005-10 2.2L Ecotec - Engine Internals - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
so from gm get main bolts..main bearings...rod bearings..should be less than 200 for all of it
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Sorry to be, "that guy," but if you don't know the answer to these questions, you have no business doing that kind of work. You're going to end up spinning a bearing and having to pay someone else to do it anyway. These aren't lego blocks, they're precision machines and if you miss a tolerance or torque spec, forget a ring or even torque in the wrong order you could have serious problems.
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Sorry to be, "that guy," but if you don't know the answer to these questions, you have no business doing that kind of work. You're going to end up spinning a bearing and having to pay someone else to do it anyway. These aren't lego blocks, they're precision machines and if you miss a tolerance or torque spec, forget a ring or even torque in the wrong order you could have serious problems.
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So I plan to order new rods, pistons, head gasket, and head studs. I also plan to get new valves but I was wondering how much harder will it be to replace the valves if I'm in there to replace the rods and pistons? Will it be a lot harder and more work or will I have to remove the valves anyway to get to the rods and pistons? Thanks.
What exactly are your goals? Things like bearings and rings always need to be replaced, but others are just nice extras that you are better off just replacing while the head is off the block.
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Sorry I said that just to be simpler than saying the shop or whatever. But my goals are just to increase the internals so I don't blow them up. Mostly new rods and pistons. The valves and valvesprings will have to wait. But for now I'm going to be doing the rods and pistons and replacing the head gasket and head studs.
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Sorry I said that just to be simpler than saying the shop or whatever. But my goals are just to increase the internals so I don't blow them up. Mostly new rods and pistons. The valves and valvesprings will have to wait. But for now I'm going to be doing the rods and pistons and replacing the head gasket and head studs.
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I'm gonna get this kit. Wiseco Pistons Eagle Rods Chevy Cobalt Ecotec 2.2L L61 - eBay (item 270620005828 end time Mar-07-11 13:23:16 PST)
It comes with rings and pins, so then all I'll need is a bearing set right?
It comes with rings and pins, so then all I'll need is a bearing set right?
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I'm gonna get this kit. Wiseco Pistons Eagle Rods Chevy Cobalt Ecotec 2.2L L61 - eBay (item 270620005828 end time Mar-07-11 13:23:16 PST)
It comes with rings and pins, so then all I'll need is a bearing set right?
It comes with rings and pins, so then all I'll need is a bearing set right?
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I did ask you to price match that and you said no.
btw they went as low as $740 shipped.
btw they went as low as $740 shipped.
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