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Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: fasteddy] #1013112 11/18/10 11:13 PM
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hazy_daze Offline
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And don't use a new Captain America penny for this...


Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: hazy_daze] #1013113 11/22/10 06:38 PM
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89montero Offline OP
Rock Warrior
still haven't gotten a chance to take it apart.

How hard is it to remove the oil pan with the engine installed. I just took a look at the manual and it sounds like it wants me to pull the engine, first step is to remove the hood.


1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: 89montero] #1013114 11/22/10 07:21 PM
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fasteddy Offline
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Remove crossmember and a couple of front diff carrier bolts and it comes off pretty easy, at least on the 3.0. 2.6 should be the same.


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Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: fasteddy] #1013115 11/22/10 09:05 PM
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89montero Offline OP
Rock Warrior
oh thanks. was sounding like I'd have to lift the engine out a little ways to clear the axle.


1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: 89montero] #1013116 11/22/10 11:27 PM
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89montero Offline OP
Rock Warrior
well I got it all torn down, just about to pull the oil pan, hopefully it's not too bad in there.


1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: 89montero] #1013117 11/23/10 05:47 AM
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89montero Offline OP
Rock Warrior
Does anyone have any tricks for getting the oil pan off? I removed all the bolts but it doesn't want to come off, I assume it's just the gasket but I don' want to mess it up by prying too hard.


1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: 89montero] #1013118 11/23/10 08:47 AM
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Plastic gift card under the gasket with carb cleaner works for me.
Work it around like a putty knife and it should get it all off. Follow up with a razor blade on the engine side and a brass brush on the pan itself.

Good luck!


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Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: 300D50] #1013119 11/24/10 01:34 AM
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MBrannon Offline
Mudrunner
tap it around with a rubber mallet.

If the bearing has already spun, the crank needs to be turned or replaced.


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Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: MBrannon] #1013120 11/24/10 09:05 PM
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fasteddy Offline
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I cut the side rail seal with a 6in1 painter/drywaller's tool, like a fancy putty knife with a paint roller cleaner halfround on the side, and a wide, edge sharp head, and a hammer. THe fsm shows a similar "special tool"...

THen I smack the side of the pan sump with a soft head hammer, or shield the metal with a piece of wood and smack that. It will pop loose.


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Re: Replace Rod Bearings [Re: fasteddy] #1013121 11/30/10 09:18 PM
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89montero Offline OP
Rock Warrior
Got the pan loose. How do I actually remove it? Seems like the motor needs to come up like 5" before the pan can clear the front axle and slide out.


1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
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