EJ22 rebuild- pin bushings question

[Svengouli7]

Hi guys. Currently rebuilding an ej22.. machine shop suggested new bushings for the little ends just as a precaution, not due to measured wear.

 

I've never had an issue with pin bushings on all the EA and EJ stuff I've done to date. I think this fellow is used to pressed-in pins with a friction fit. Seems like a wasted effort to me but I thought I would see what the collective experience here was with this part of the deal.

[Legacy777]

You talking about the bushings at the end of the rods for the piston wrist pin? If so, yeah they should be fine. I never touched them when I rebuilt my motor. If they are in spec, I wouldn't worry about them.

[Svengouli7]

Those are the ones, yes.

 

Kije I said I think this guy is used to the press in type wrist pin, done with a heated up connecting rod and press.

 

Thanks Josh.

[NorthWet]

I would be a little concerned about a machinist that hadn't dealt with full-floating wrist pins.

[GeneralDisorder]

I wouldn't touch them. They are a pain to install and get right. I don't know about the Subaru one's but when I have done wrist pin bushings in the past they have had to be honed to size after installation.

 

I have never heard of anyone having to replace them. Typically you just buy new rods and they come installed.

 

GD

[Svengouli7]

Thanks guys.

 

I am not flooded with options out my way. This fellow and his shop have done 2 other motors for me so far and everything has seemed to go good.

 

He is either trying to be thorough which I can appreciate.. or maybe he mixed up my pins which I had bagged and numbered.

 

Stuff should be done today or tomorrow.. we'll see!