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Originally Posted by Dr J
It's always tough to make these decisions, but with 80K miles, I wouldn't split the case. These motors are very strong. Opening it up will only take you in deeper money wise and in disassembly/reassembly time. Put it back together ASAP and use it. Ask the same question in this forum after another 100k miles are added.
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That's sorta what I am thinking, as long as it was kept clean. Look in the cylinder hole. See the two nuts holding the rod together? Remove them and pull the rod apart. Check the bearings. If good, put 2 new rod bolts in and torque it back up. If no good, split the case.