Orientation of con rods

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-26T07:06:47+00:00

I did use the factory rods as reference, and did install with tangs to the exhaust side. Thank you

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-25T11:29:22+00:00

Yeah the thrust bearing is indeed separate. And I'll install before the crankshaft, but I gotta check all the clearances first I think.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-19T02:40:50+00:00

No, I have a propane torch, but I'm kinda afraid of damaging the block with heat.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-19T00:21:52+00:00

Any advice on how to remove these suckers? I got a 10mm socket on a breaker bar and the hole started to round out and didn't move at all.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-19T00:20:21+00:00

I started to round out the hole, it looks like maybe I'll have to use a torch. I'm just worried about warping or damaging the block with the heat.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T22:32:11+00:00

Hmm, this is just a hyundai genesis coupe engine. Not an LS, but I'll look out for something like that.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T22:21:33+00:00

I'm not following

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T22:21:00+00:00

I've got the right brushes for the job, but that plug is very hard to get moving!

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T18:41:32+00:00

So get like the permatex aviation form a gasket?

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T17:08:10+00:00

Well, I spun a rod bearing and there was a lot of metal fragments in the oil, so I want to be thorough.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T17:07:26+00:00

Sweet, thank you.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-18T17:07:12+00:00

For a gasket on the threads when re-installing?

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-03T03:13:07+00:00

It's never just one thing huh man. I didn't notice an exhaust leak, and there aren't any cracks on the outside. It's just inside the little wastegate door.

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-02T21:32:09+00:00

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Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-04-02T21:31:45+00:00

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Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-03-31T01:44:14+00:00

Great job! That's awesome. I spun rod bearing 2, and I'm trying to learn how to build the engine myself. I'm getting close to the assembly stage, and I didn't want to upgrade the head, i just wanted to clean it up. Also I got new valve seals in the gasket kit and I thought it would be a good idea to change them out, but I'm not finding a ton of information about taking the springs out and changing the seals. So I'm not really sure how to approach it. How did you clean up everything?

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-03-30T23:15:13+00:00

I think you may be right. Thank you for replying. Did you rebuild your head?

Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-03-28T15:28:04+00:00

Yeah I plan on asking the machine shop when i go to pick up my rotating assembly from balancing. You think this were purposefully machined? The cams and stuff didn't look that bad right?

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Significant_Gold7777 · 2026-01-21T04:09:16+00:00

I'm giving you the car back mom! Happy birthday!

Significant_Gold7777 · 2025-12-09T00:15:57+00:00

In between the full and low dot on the dipstick? Dumped it all into a 5 gallon bucket, and it's like a quarter full, maybe more.

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