[TR] Engine Rebuild -- Sorta

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 11/12/2010 6:56:06 AM Central Standard Time, 
terryrs at comcast.net writes: 
> Book says to replace the rod bearings at 50k.  Without taking them off to 
> peek, I'm wondering how necessary this really is?  
> 

Depends on how many miles you want to get out of the engine.  Replacing the 
rod (and main) bearings (and thrust washers) every 50,000 miles will allow 
you to run that engine for 150,000+ miles before pulling it out.

Consider it preventative maintenance.

Dave