What are the essential steps and considerations during an engine overhaul regarding bearing replacement and inspection on Pontiac Firebird?

In an engine rebuild it is appropriate that new bearings to be fitted for the main and the connecting rods while the worn out bearings are kept as they offer the necessary information of the state of the engine. The primary causes of bearing failure are as follows: lack of adequate lubrication, contaminants such as dirt and foreign particles, overload on the engine and corrosion which call for rectification of the cause before reassembly of the bearing to avoid similar fate. When inspecting bearings, they should be taken off the engine parts and placed on a flat surface in positions that match the positions of crankshaft journal to which the bearings will be matched in case of detection of some problems. Contaminents may be carried in during assembly, with the intake air, or by machining operations and become lodged or imbedded in the bearing surface, while larger sized contaminents have the potential of scoring or gouging. To avoid such failures one has to ensure that all parts are cleaned and the oil, filter changed as often as possible. This can cause lubrication breakdown through such as excess heat, overloading, leakage or in case of blockage of oil passages to affect adversely the severe areas where bearing material is worn off and temperatures go high. Another thing is that driving patterns also have an effect to the bearing life; for example constant low-speed projection with full throttle stresses the bearing to the point that oil is squeezed out, while short trips increase corrosion due to lack of sufficient heat. Also, random positioning of bearings leads to oil starvation or high spots that lead to the failure of bearings.

Genuine Pontiac Firebird Rod Bearing

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 89017573
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing
- Replaces: 12493714, 12493712
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird | CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Pkg, Rod (.001)
Part Number: 12523925
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Replaces: 12523928
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1997 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Part Number: 10181335
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1985-1986 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12523924
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Replaces: 12523927
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1999 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.1L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Replaces: 12480819, 12537418, 89017565, 18005399
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 6 Cyl 3.8L
- 1989 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Replaces: 12518302
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.002U/S)
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Part Number: 89017689
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit, Connect Rod (0.026Mm Us)
Part Number: 12537647
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit, Connect Rod .026 Undersize
Part Number: 18008493
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.020 U/S)
Part Number: 12329427
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect. Rod (.001 Us)(Service Pkg)
Part Number: 12329990
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1986 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.25Mm Oversize)
Part Number: 88984044
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing Pkg, Rod (.010)
Part Number: 12523926
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1997 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Pontiac Firebird Rod Bearing

In Pontiac Firebird vehicles the Rod Bearing plays a major part in supporting the crankshaft and connecting rods in order to ensure smooth rotation with the least amount of wear. These bearings can be either bi-metal or tri-metal and most commonly these are plain bearings. Bi-metal bearings come in with an aluminum alloy lining and in most cases, the alloys are reinforced with silicone to make them harder and highly resistant to seizure. On the other hand, tri-metal bearings have a copper alloy layer and a lead-tin-copper overlay; this increases the bearing's strength and fatigue life. As for the Rod Bearing, Pontiac Firebird models of the years have seen a good number of them, and the high-performance models are usually equipped with advanced materials and coatings to help minimize friction and increase the bearing's life. These are performance Rod Bearings that come with peculiarities such as sized bearings to hold a certain eccentricity in order to maintain proper oil clearance and may have enlarged oil holes in order to enhance oil flow. In order to prolong the life of the Rod Bearing which is used in the Pontiac Firebird engines, correct installation and correct clearance measurements should be adhered to.

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Pontiac Firebird Rod Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What are the essential steps and considerations during an engine overhaul regarding bearing replacement and inspection on Pontiac Firebird?
A: In an engine rebuild it is appropriate that new bearings to be fitted for the main and the connecting rods while the worn out bearings are kept as they offer the necessary information of the state of the engine. The primary causes of bearing failure are as follows: lack of adequate lubrication, contaminants such as dirt and foreign particles, overload on the engine and corrosion which call for rectification of the cause before reassembly of the bearing to avoid similar fate. When inspecting bearings, they should be taken off the engine parts and placed on a flat surface in positions that match the positions of crankshaft journal to which the bearings will be matched in case of detection of some problems. Contaminents may be carried in during assembly, with the intake air, or by machining operations and become lodged or imbedded in the bearing surface, while larger sized contaminents have the potential of scoring or gouging. To avoid such failures one has to ensure that all parts are cleaned and the oil, filter changed as often as possible. This can cause lubrication breakdown through such as excess heat, overloading, leakage or in case of blockage of oil passages to affect adversely the severe areas where bearing material is worn off and temperatures go high. Another thing is that driving patterns also have an effect to the bearing life; for example constant low-speed projection with full throttle stresses the bearing to the point that oil is squeezed out, while short trips increase corrosion due to lack of sufficient heat. Also, random positioning of bearings leads to oil starvation or high spots that lead to the failure of bearings.