What are the initial steps to remove the Piston and Rod Bearing on Chevrolet Nova?

Initially remove the cylinder heads, oil pan, and oil pump. Ensure that identification marks are present on each connecting rod and bearing cap to enable them to be installed in their original positions; if no marks are present, small punch indentations will be satisfactory (left bank-1,3,5,7, right bank-2,4,6,8). Turn the crankshaft so that the relevant piston is at the lowest point of its stroke, place a rag on top of the piston, and carefully remove the wear ridge from the top of the cylinder bore using a ridge reamer before removing the pistons. Remove the rag and the metal scrapings. Measure the connecting rod side clearance with a feeler gauge between the connecting rod caps; if the side clearance is outside the specified tolerance, replace the rod(s). Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and push a piece of rubber or plastic tubing onto each of the connecting rod studs to prevent scratching the cylinder bores as the rods are removed. Push the piston/connecting rod assembly out of the top of the cylinder block and repeat the operations on the remaining seven cylinders, turning the crankshaft as necessary to gain access to the connecting rod cap bolts and to bring the piston to the bottom or top of its stroke as required.

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Chevrolet Nova Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 94845388
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Chevrolet Nova | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, TWIN CAMSHAFT 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 1.6L
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Chevrolet Nova BEARING, Engine Connecting Rod
Part Number: 94851932
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988 Chevrolet Nova | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, TWIN CAMSHAFT 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 1.6L
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Chevrolet Nova Bearing,Connect Rod(Std)(No.3)
Part Number: 94851934
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988 Chevrolet Nova | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, TWIN CAMSHAFT 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 1.6L
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Chevrolet Nova Bearing,Connect Rod(Std)(No.1)
Part Number: 94847773
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Chevrolet Nova | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, TWIN CAMSHAFT 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 1.6L
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Chevrolet Nova Bearing,Connect Rod(Std)(No.2)
Part Number: 94848970
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Chevrolet Nova | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, TWIN CAMSHAFT 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 1.6L

Chevrolet Nova Rod Bearing

Chevrolet Nova vehicles come equipped with the Rod Bearing that provides support to crankshaft and connecting rods where rotation is required to be smooth without creating much friction. These bearings are mostly of plain bearings type Further, these bearings may be bi-metal or tri-metal. In the case of the bi-metallic bearings, the metal lining is an aluminum alloy, while the tri-metal have a copper alloy layer and layer of lead-tin-copper which increases the strength as well as wear protection of the bearing. Chevrolet Nova models over the years have had different types of Rod Bearings with high performance grades having the use of complex materials and coatings to minimize friction and enhance the bearings grip. Performance Rod Bearings may also contain various other features incorporated to cater for the high output engines including proprietary eccentric and enlarged oil throughways as well. The oil must be cleared to provide maximum efficiency, and in case of wear and tear correction can be made so as to have enduring life on Chevrolet Nova's hardware parts.

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Chevrolet Nova Rod Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Bearing,Connect Rod(Std)(No.2)
94848970
Q: What are the initial steps to remove the Piston and Rod Bearing on Chevrolet Nova?
A:
Initially remove the Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan, and Oil Pump. Ensure that identification marks are present on each connecting rod and bearing cap to enable them to be installed in their original positions; if no marks are present, small punch indentations will be satisfactory (left bank-1,3,5,7, right bank-2,4,6,8). Turn the Crankshaft so that the relevant piston is at the lowest point of its stroke, place a rag on top of the piston, and carefully remove the wear ridge from the top of the cylinder bore using a ridge reamer before removing the pistons. Remove the rag and the metal scrapings. Measure the connecting rod side clearance with a feeler gauge between the connecting rod caps; if the side clearance is outside the specified tolerance, replace the rod(s). Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and push a piece of rubber or plastic tubing onto each of the connecting rod studs to prevent scratching the cylinder bores as the rods are removed. Push the piston/connecting rod assembly out of the top of the cylinder block and repeat the operations on the remaining seven cylinders, turning the crankshaft as necessary to gain access to the connecting rod cap bolts and to bring the piston to the bottom or top of its stroke as required.