Typically, when rebuilding, will I need new bearings?
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I assume you are referring to the rotor bearings. Typically you would not need to replace these unless you can see obvious indentations, scratches, they are out-of-round, and so on. From what I have read on the forum so far, it seems that the stock bearings are pretty robust. They should handle without problems a stock to decently modified car.
Where you start needing to worry is if the car has been beaten on really bad, had a lot drag racing, or oil starvation. These can cause the bearings to wear out faster.
If I am not mistaken you can upgrade the bearings if you are constantly running the engine at high RPMs (bridgeport). Right off-hand I know there are some on www.mazdatrix.com
Hope this helps.
EDIT: There are some rebuild kits that include them such as Kit C from Atkins, so if you have the tools and time to press them in, go for it.
Where you start needing to worry is if the car has been beaten on really bad, had a lot drag racing, or oil starvation. These can cause the bearings to wear out faster.
If I am not mistaken you can upgrade the bearings if you are constantly running the engine at high RPMs (bridgeport). Right off-hand I know there are some on www.mazdatrix.com
Hope this helps.
EDIT: There are some rebuild kits that include them such as Kit C from Atkins, so if you have the tools and time to press them in, go for it.
Last edited by AcidShock; 11-30-03 at 11:58 PM.
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