When did the Conrods Change?

[360beast]

Will check out the cambelt sticker then.

[Skylaneguy]

Originally Posted by Daim

If I remember correctly, the "L" series engines had the better conrods. This is written on the sticker stuck to the cambelt cover. The K weren't as strong.

K blocks have the improved crankshaft with thrust bearing moved to the rear main and larger main bearings. K blocks were introduced as a running change in the 1988 model year. The 13mm connecting rods were introduced as a running change, to the K block B230s, in the 1989 model year.

The L blocks have piston oil squirters, and can also be identified by the curved tooth timing belt. They have the 13mm connecting rods introduced to the K blocks.

[360beast]

Damn no 13mm conrods for me then ah well.