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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1998SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINECONNECTING ROD DIMENSIONS
1998 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Connecting Rod Dimensions
1998 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Connecting Rod Dimensions
Connecting Rod
Piston Pin Bore to Crankshaft Journal Bore
Standard 144.970-145.030mm (5.707-5.709 in)
Service Limit 144.970 mm (5.707 in)
Piston Pin Bushing Diameter
Standard 19.506-19.520 mm (0.7679-0.7685 in)
Service Limit 19.526 mm (0.769 in)
Piston Pin to Rod Clearance
Standard 0.006-0.024 mm (0.0002-0.0009 in)
Service Limit 19.526 mm (0.769 in max)
Large End Bore Diameter
Standard 50.193-50.207 mm (1.9761-1.9767 in)
Service Limit 50.207 mm (1.9767 in max)
Side Play on Crankshaft
Standard 0.165-0.435 mm (0.0065-0.01713 in)
Service Limit 0.470 mm (0.01850 in max)
Maximum Bend per 100 mm
Standard 0.320 mm (0.0126 in max)
Service Limit 0.320 mm (0.0126 in max)
Maximum Twist per 100 mm
Standard 0.280 mm (0.0110 in max)
Service Limit 0.280 mm (0.0110 in max)
Piston Pin Bore to Crankshaft Journal Bore
Standard 144.970-145.030mm (5.707-5.709 in)
Service Limit 144.970 mm (5.707 in)
Piston Pin Bushing Diameter
Standard 19.506-19.520 mm (0.7679-0.7685 in)
Service Limit 19.526 mm (0.769 in)
Piston Pin to Rod Clearance
Standard 0.006-0.024 mm (0.0002-0.0009 in)
Service Limit 19.526 mm (0.769 in max)
Large End Bore Diameter
Standard 50.193-50.207 mm (1.9761-1.9767 in)
Service Limit 50.207 mm (1.9767 in max)
Side Play on Crankshaft
Standard 0.165-0.435 mm (0.0065-0.01713 in)
Service Limit 0.470 mm (0.01850 in max)
Maximum Bend per 100 mm
Standard 0.320 mm (0.0126 in max)
Service Limit 0.320 mm (0.0126 in max)
Maximum Twist per 100 mm
Standard 0.280 mm (0.0110 in max)
Service Limit 0.280 mm (0.0110 in max)
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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.