S65 Rod Bearing swap DIY?

[jason7391]

Has anyone done a DIY for a s65 rod bearing swap? If so can someone please post a link. I can't seem to find one.

[doogee]

If you need a DIY, you probably shouldn't be doing this job yourself.

[pbonsalb]

There are a few threads with some help. The most recent one has links to them all. I think the threads are useful. Most of the work is in getting to the bearings and early threads included some unnecessary steps.

[jason7391]

Originally Posted by doogee

If you need a DIY, you probably shouldn't be doing this job yourself.

Thanks for your .02 but they really aren't necessary.

[jason7391]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

There are a few threads with some help. The most recent one has links to them all. I think the threads are useful. Most of the work is in getting to the bearings and early threads included some unnecessary steps.

Do you have any links to them?

[decimation1]

Originally Posted by doogee

If you need a DIY, you probably shouldn't be doing this job yourself.

Perhaps he does have the skill to do this and just wants a DIY to reference for peace of mind?

[jason7391]

Originally Posted by decimation1

Perhaps he does have the skill to do this and just wants a DIY to reference for peace of mind?

[doogee]

Well then I'm just terribly sorry for warning someone that it's not exactly a "weekend warrior" type of job.

IMO when someone asks for a DIY, they don't know what they're getting into.

Good luck

[pbonsalb]

I like to encourage DIYers. Wish there were more of them. Most of this is not rocket science, but if you have never changed rod bearings before, I recommend you get a friend who has to come help for that part of the job.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1242118

Some good advice in the link above as well as links to some other threads in which people DIYed.

[jason7391]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I like to encourage DIYers. Wish there were more of them. Most of this is not rocket science, but if you have never changed rod bearings before, I recommend you get a friend who has to come help for that part of the job.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1242118

Some good advice in the link above as well as links to some other threads in which people DIYed.

Thank you.

[nholmes]

Here's my thread, it's not a straight up DIY but it has some links you might find useful:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1237264

Feel free to ping me with any specific questions.

[Move Over]

I've DIY'd it as well with a friend. As it is not a particularly difficult job, it does require a lift and a solid knowledge of how these cars come apart and go back together. Not to mention give yourself an entire weekend of work if you've never done it.