Oil pan is off - what about bearings while I'm in there?

[gbarrett]

Hey there!

I've got the oil pan off and the mains caps loose. I'm in there to change the rear seal. Should I change the mains bearings while I'm here? I don't see any obvious signs of too much wear, but I don't want to dig back in there anytime soon. I hope to put everything back together in the morning, so fairly quick responses are important.

Whatcha think?

Thanks,

Greg

[Ralph]

I suppose you could check them with plastiguage.

[River Beast]

Godd idea, ralph... don't spend the money if you don't have to. If marginal readings are present, then to the bearing replacements.

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[1nathan]

They are cheap and you are in there anyway, might as well do it.
Nathan

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[jeepbob]

Plastigage them and if the mains are wore, do the rods also.

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