Connecting Rod, Engine

2001 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Specifications
Connecting Rod Side Clearance Standard 0.0039 - 0.0078
Maximum 0.0137
Connecting Rod Bow Limit 0.0020
Connecting Rod Twist Limit 0.0039
Connecting Rod Diameter Out-Of-Round and Taper Limit 0.0004 in
Connecting Rod Small End Diameter Standard 0.7482 - 0.7486
Connecting Rod Big End Diameter Standard 1.6528 - 1.6535
Connecting Rod Big End Diameter 0.0098 in Undersize 1.6430 - 1.6437
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Standard 0.0008 - 0.0019
Maximum 0.0031
Connecting Rod Tightening
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nuts 26
RENDER: 1.0x

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