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Genuine Chevrolet Metro Rod Bearing
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Chevrolet Metro Rod Bearing
The Rod Bearing in Chevrolet Metro cars mainly helps them in bearing crankshaft and connecting rods, helps in rotation without much friction. These bearings are almost always plain bearings, they can be made as bi-metal bearing or tri-metal bearing. Bi-metal bearings are built with a layer of aluminum alloy while tri-metal bearings have a layer of copper in between and top layer containing lead-tin-copper alloy, which increases strength and fatigue strength. There are so many types of Rod Bearings that Chevrolet Metro has used over the years, and while the performance models of the car use the tri-metal types of Rod Bearings because they are rugged and come with very good lubrication characteristics. Furthermore, such performance Rod Bearings can also feature additional surface treatments as well as designed pre-camber to improve oil control clearance mechanism and minimize drag under enhanced power demands of the engine. It is very important for the Chevrolet Metro engine that the Rod Bearing be properly installed during the manufacturing process and well maintained during service.
Each OEM Chevrolet Metro Rod Bearing we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Chevrolet Metro Rod Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: Why is it essential to retain old main and connecting rod bearings during engine overhaul on Chevrolet Metro?A: When overhauling the engine it is wise to retain the old main and connecting rod bearings since they can give very useful information on the engine. Contamination, wear and tear from usage, over-revving the engine which puts a lot of strain and load on the bearings, and corrosion which can be air born are some of the causes of failure that will need rectification before the next assembly process. When inspecting bearings, extract them from their areas of installation and place them adjacent to a clean surface so as be match up any problems with the crankshaft journal. Contaminants may be carried into the engine during assembly, may leak through, or result from machining operations and get lodged into the bearing material and cause scoring or gouging. To avoid this; it is recommended that all the parts are wash thoroughly and that the oil and filters are changed frequently. It can be due to high temperatures, overloading, leakage of oil or obstruction of oil ways, which can cause lot of impairment, including heating up of bearing backing. Fortunately, we also have influence over some driving habits that affect bearing endurance; for example, low speed with a full throttle will cause fatigue failure, short running will result in corrosion from inadequate heat. Any improper installation takes its toll and after a while can cause such things as oil starvation or high spots that will lead to the failure. If original bearings are worn or if oil clearances are incorrect new bearings will have to be chosen even more carefully, particularly in the case where the crank shaft has been reconditioned and the bearings are of an undersize. For standard size main bearings, use the colour code of the original part and if illegible the crankshaft journal diameter and main bearing bore grade letters. Standard and 0.25mm less connection rod bearings are available and these are marked on them. Finally, it is the oil clearance that becomes the deciding criterion for selecting new bearings, though it may be necessary to seek the help of a dealer if some doubt is felt.
