? about rebuilding a 98 3800 V6
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? about rebuilding a 98 3800 V6
I just purchased a 98 camaro rs with the 3800 v6 and 5 speed tranny for $600. The motor has already been removed due to a spun rod bearing. My question is can I just buy a crank kit (new crank and bearings) and have it put in and be good to go, or are there any other internals I should replace? Thanks
#3
Thanks, is there a noticable sign of egg shape on the rods? I have never taken apart the bottom end and I am not sure if I would notice a difference in the shape of the rods if they are not very noticable. Thanks
#5
the egg shape is not very noticable to the eye u have to measure it with a dial caliper or a bore indicator,
yes u could replace the crank or have it checked and turned down .010 at the machine shop and replace the rods and bearings,
but if u go cheap with this it will come back and bit u in the a$$ very hard , it might be good for a month and then come back just as bad if not worse
yes u could replace the crank or have it checked and turned down .010 at the machine shop and replace the rods and bearings,
but if u go cheap with this it will come back and bit u in the a$$ very hard , it might be good for a month and then come back just as bad if not worse
#7
I agree with mogulskierk2. Get an L26, tear it down to the heads, and put your camaro parts on. Cheaper, and easier. Friend of mine got one with 2,000 miles on it for $250 and swapped it into his Bonneville.
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