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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:27 am    Post subject: Connecting Rod Replacement, 1.8L Type 4 Reply with quote

Does anyone have a recommendation for replacement/upgrade connecting rods?

This is for a 1.8L type 4 bus engine.

I see AA has H-Beam available that match the stock 5.0" length. They are on the pricey side though. Curious if there are other alternatives, perhaps I-Beam, that i am missing in my searches

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Connecting Rod Replacement, 1.8L Type 4 Reply with quote

The original rods are very good, why do you think you need an 'upgrade'?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Connecting Rod Replacement, 1.8L Type 4 Reply with quote

Mostly was curious for cost comparison.

If there were rods that could be purchased near the $200 range i'd probably consider new rods.

2 quotes nearby from shops puts me at ~$160 for reconditioning my existing rods.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Connecting Rod Replacement, 1.8L Type 4 Reply with quote

Mpec2 wrote:
2 quotes nearby from shops puts me at ~$160 for reconditioning my existing rods.


If your shops are good, that's a bargain.
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