OEM 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Rod Bearing

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to measure Rod Bearing Clearances with Plastigage on 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: Use Plastigage or a similar product to check the clearance of engine crankshaft bearings, but first clean the area being measured, as Plastigage dissolves in oil. Bring the Plastigage over the shell in the cap and place it 6.35 mm off center from the oil holes; you can also do this step in areas where there are doubts about leaks. Use the correct tension to secure the bearing cap/bed plate bolts, then take the bearing cap off, compare the Plastigage's flat spot to the scale on the box and see which band has a width equal to your clearance in thousandths of a millimeter. Check the overall difference in reading between the ends to evaluate the taper and save all of your readings for comparisons to what the engine specifies. Plastigage comes in different levels of clearance and you should pick the best one depending on what you are measuring. After that, install the correct crankshaft bearings to meet the needed bearing clearances.