Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Connecting Rod & Piston
The connecting rods are powdered metal, heat treated and shot peened. The connecting rod incorporates the floating piston pin. An oil cooling hole, which indexes once per revolution with the connecting rod oil feed hole, is drilled in the large end of the rod for piston cooling, the pistons are cast aluminum. The piston rings are of a low tension type to reduce friction. The top compression ring is steel with a molybdenum facing and phosphate coated sides. The second compression ring is gray iron. The oil ring is a 3-piece spring construction with chromium plating.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.