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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Thrust washer question... #807969 04/25/07 08:40 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 17 H hellbound OP Need a Spot Hi there everybody, i have finished rebuilding my 4ze1 with new main/rod bearings, piston rings seals, thrust washers etc. Just want to know from those of you that have replaced the thrust washers, which is the correct orientation to install these. I was assumed that the "smooth" side faced the crank lobe and the other side, say the "notched" side faced the no 3 bearing cap??? can someone confirm this, much appreciated Adam. Re: Thrust washer question... [Re: hellbound] #807970 04/25/07 07:40 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,268 Ventura County mlclark Isuzu Moderator It should go with the groves toward the crank. This allows for oil ingress and egress from the bearing surface. Michael Re: Thrust washer question... [Re: mlclark] #807971 04/26/07 10:44 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 17 H hellbound OP Need a Spot bugger it ! i think i MAY have put them in the other way around - grooves towards the cap and not the crank, is this a major dilemma ? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Adam. Re: Thrust washer question... [Re: hellbound] #807972 04/27/07 02:22 AM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,214 J JLEMOND Body Damage is Cool YES THEY MUST BE THE OTHER WAY OR YOU WILL BURN THEM OUT , AS YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN A FORCE THE CRANK SHAFT FORWARD THERE WILL BE LITTLE TO NO OIL ON THE SURFACE OF THE BEARING AND PRETTY SOON, YOU HAVE NO BEARING AND OR THE THRUST FACE OF THE CRANK GETS WORN DOWN, AND THAT ISNT A CHEAP FIX, AS MICHAEL SAID THE GROOVES MUST FACE THE CRANK JOURNAL FACE , JERRY Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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