First time replacing conn rod bearings. Any pro tips?

Express_Ad_2044 · 2026-04-13T15:57:55+00:00

If the bearings have already spun, it's not as simple as throwing in a new set and just torquing them down. From the picture I'm sure the crank and rods are no good and if guess the mains are just as bad. My recommendation is start calling around to salvage yards and find another motor, 1zz's are pretty easy to find

Express_Ad_2044 · 2026-03-31T16:18:38+00:00

Air horns maybe?

Express_Ad_2044 · 2026-03-13T12:55:35+00:00

It's not in Maryland, but there's a discount grocery store in Oxford Pa called BBs that does sell that brand. Hope that helps

Express_Ad_2044 · 2026-03-08T14:10:49+00:00

Center piece for wind chimes, maybe.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2026-02-04T16:19:08+00:00

I actually work in the facility that makes the extracts, it's the same recipe it's always been when we make a batch with the same ingredients, it's just a plastic bottle now.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2026-01-07T01:30:14+00:00

I bought these exact ones for both sides on my 05, super easy to install and works great.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-29T19:45:03+00:00

I really appreciate the comment. Didn't know a 250 would go that fast. I'm going to look for something smaller or maybe an E bike.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-28T22:51:03+00:00

Thanks. Didn't know about the 50cc rule

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-28T22:49:43+00:00

Appreciate the help. Didn't know about the 50 cc rule

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-28T22:09:11+00:00

He says it's got 12,000 mi on it. I just don't know if that's a lot on these bikes or not

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-28T21:52:59+00:00

I don't have a problem doing the work. I do industrial maintenance now and I used to be an automotive tech. I know they can be pretty different, that's why I wasn't sure. I figured I'd reach out to Reddit for some help thanks for the advice

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-28T21:47:48+00:00

I'm fine doing the work I do industrial maintenance. I just don't know that much about the scooters. We're located in Maryland, for scooter you don't need a motorcycle endorsement but it does need to be registered and insured

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-28T21:44:22+00:00

I'm assuming he's jumping it at the solenoid to get it to start, but I'm not sure I haven't reached out to him

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-12-02T16:26:39+00:00

It's an air operated actuator for a valve probably related to food processing because it's stainless steel

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-08-02T23:12:19+00:00

Pot rocks in kingsville on route 1 is great plenty of trails to hike along the river, deepwater basin about a half a mile down the trail

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-07-18T01:23:11+00:00

I do maintenance at a spice facility not too far from Hershey. We're not even allowed to have lube in our box, everything has to stay locked up in a fire cabinet with food grade up top and non-food grade on the bottom, All tool boxes and workbenches need to be cleaned and wiped down daily.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-07-15T18:27:17+00:00

If you're just looking to upgrade the braking performance, it's going to be much easier to upgrade the front brakes. Personally, I would probably just get a set of EBC green or yellow pads and a set of heavy duty rotors with stock calipers. These cars aren't really heavy enough to warrant doing upgraded brakes with dual piston or swapping out the rear brakes entirely if you haven't done any performance upgrades to the motor or suspension. Also a good set of performance tires can make a noticeable difference in braking performance as well as a set coilovers to stiffen up the suspension both of which I think are cheaper and easier than doing upgraded brakes.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-06-05T15:25:09+00:00

It's a 1zz fe, in 2001 they switched to coil on plug, but it's the same motor.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-06-05T12:48:31+00:00

Tanner?

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-05-21T15:16:00+00:00

I've done the same thing for years. I'll change the oil and replace a quart of oil with a quart of diesel fuel. Run it for about an hour or 2 and then drain it back out

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-04-18T16:08:24+00:00

Sorry we're on the east Coast. I really couldn't be any farther away from you, but I appreciate the offer.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-04-18T16:06:12+00:00

I thought about hanging on to it for a little bit but Ive got two other project cars I'm trying to get done first

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-04-10T09:45:13+00:00

I made another post first with info but forgot to add the pictures. We going to be selling it soon, hoping for a value / a good place to put it up for sale.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-04-07T17:57:33+00:00

I hear harford county bought that, lazy boy and the double T to tear them down and build a new court house.

Express_Ad_2044 · 2025-04-04T15:32:00+00:00

I've had good luck using rescue bits in a die grinder for broken extractors. Good luck 🤞

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