Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Yes it is possible to do the rod bearings with the engine in the car.

Follow the Ford service CD step by step.

Do only ONE bearing cap at a time and MAKE SURE to mark it's orientantion!!!


I can't stress any of that enough.




Wow...
I thought doing without tearing down the engine was a bad idea? Is this a complicated process beyond just pulling the oil pan and following instructions? Any idea how many hours involved if you were paying someone to do this..

Sorry for all the Q but if its straight forward would seem like cheap insurance for the 2.5..


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