>Please tell us if you think these bearings should be replaced. (We really just want to do the >rod bearings.) You've already got them out. They are cheap. Why would you even consider even not replacing them? Kindof a PITA to drop the engine later over some $80 bearings isn't it? "Good, cheap, fast: Pick any two" "Mod cheap, mod twice" -Jay (One of those dumb DSM guys) 97 GSX 11.8 @ 119.7