need help on the connecting rod bearings ASAP

[Josie_]

I got a P5 and im changing the piston rings but found out my rod bearings are kinda bad and i was wonder if i could reuse.them but by smoothing them out???

 

[Josie_]

Also, if i do get new rod bearings, will i need to check for the clearance from the crankshaft??

 

[ap123]

Pics?

No don't attempt to smooth them out you'll probably end up causing more harm than good. It's recommend to always check the clearance is within spec. If all the flat gray coating is missing from the bearing or if it has scaring i'd also be concerned about the condition of journals as well

 

[Josie_]

Pics?

No don't attempt to smooth them out you'll probably end up causing more harm than good. It's recommend to always check the clearance is within spec. If all the flat gray coating is missing from the bearing or if it has scaring i'd also be concerned about the condition of journals as well

Thats true. But if i buy new rod bearings, will i need to check for clearance??