[Mgs] Non-LBC question

[Murray Arundell]

Tend to agree with Stephen.  Pulling the engine is going to make the job
easier.  Leaving it in place makes it much more difficult and provides plenty
of scope to make an error which will negate the entire process....

Murray Arundell

On 03/05/2011, at 10:15 PM, Stephen West-Fisher wrote:

> I've got a '99 93, I'd pull the engine just to make the job easier. I'd
also
> be concerned at what else you found in there, rod(s) could be bad, crank
> through, etc.
>
> It's very comforting to know you got 203K out of it, mine is only at 80K.
>
> --
> Stephen West-Fisher
> N4IK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of mgbnutt at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:26 PM
> To: mgs at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mgs] Non-LBC question
>
> Sorry to bother the list with this question, but I need some non-LBC
advice:
> (Please respond off-list)
>
> My 2002 Saab 9-3 has a developed a bad rod knock at 203,000 miles.  Does
> anyone have any experience (successfully) replacing the lower end bearings
> without pulling the engine from the car?  (New bearing will cost me about
> $150
> and a used engine swap is looking to be about $3500.)
>
> I realize that "flying in" new bearings is an 'iffy" procedure at best, but
> this is not meant to be a long term solution.  I'm just looking for a cheap
> fix so I can drive a few 1,000 miles until I can buy another vehicle.  Any
> suggestions greatly appreciated!
>
> BTW - You don't necessarily have to have had Saab experience - I was just
> hoping someone on the list had successfully performed this sort of
> procedure.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Donny V
> 1978 MGB
> 2002 Saab 9-3 (not running)
> 2004 Volvo XC90
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Murray G. Arundell
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