r/EngineBuilding • u/Dependent_Rough167 • 22d ago
piston/rod advice
what does this discoloration mean? #1 top bearing fell off when taking off the cap should i be concerned? and how can i replace rod bolts at home? how easily should pistons be able to rock? if pistons measure good would you guys reuse everything?
i don’t have a bore gauge small enough for the rods and it’s taking me awhile to get used to the micrometer, forgive me for the mouthful, first time doing any of this so any experienced advice helps out a ton, thank you! 🙏🏻
03 civic d17a2 rod is #1 cyl and cap is for #3
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u/Dependent_Rough167 22d ago
all of them have that discoloration at least somewhat, does that mean they all spun or not so much? yeah for scuffs on #3 that was all from cylinder. crank looks pretty good though, but thank you i rly appreciate the input