Connecting Rod Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the connecting rods for the following:
- Signs of being twisted, bent, nicked, or cracked
- Scratches or abrasion on the rod bearing seating surface
- If the connecting rod bores contain minor scratches or abrasions, clean the bores in a circular direction with a light emery paper. DO NOT scrape the rod or rod cap.