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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!