Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance

2001 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Standard 0.0008-0.0019 in.
Maximum 0.0031 in.
Connecting Rod Big End Diameter
Standard 1.6528-1.6535 in.
0.0098 in. Undersize 1.6430-1.6437 in.
RENDER: 1.0x

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