Prep'n Engine - pulling pan and valve cover, what the change?

[Cory_Langford at bcit.ca (Cory Langford)]

Thanks,

What about the rod bearings then.  Is it worth it to just to simply 
replace the bearings on spec (just because it is easy now)?  I am assuming 
there is no special tools needed, just a torque wrench.


Cory Langford
'86 Roc turbo, 
'78 Roc turbo - RIP,
'81S Roc,
'65 Ghia Coupe,
95 Eurovan, etc, etc... :)
"Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote on 04/11/2006 10:08:11 AM:

> There are no separate bearings for the camshaft, it rides directly 
> in the head.
> If you pull the pan remember that the rod bolts should be used only 
> once, so if you're planning on looking at the bearings also plan on 
> buying new rod bolts. Best bet is to replace the front and rear main
> seals while you have the pan off.
> Use one of those spiffy new rubber pan gaskets during reassembly.
> 
>