Crank kit

[matty169]

Anyone know if it is possible to install main and rod bearings and a new crank with the engine in the car. 97 camry 2.2L. Thanks

[Vagisimo]

Probably, at least I can in my gen3.5 with gen3 2.2l.

and definitely not worth it, you are better off just installing a new engine.
it will be less work.

[matty169]

Crank kit costs $250.00, compared to 1500.00 or more for an engine.

[Vagisimo]

get an engine hoist, youre going to need one anyway to support the engine and you will have to jack up the transmission, with a transmission jack, while you disconnect it from the engine to replace the crankshaft and you might as well replace the oil rings since the pistons have are going to come out, and hone the cylinders.

it would be easier to just pull the whole engine/transmission and do it outside of the car.
and then put it all back

might as well have the engine acid bathed for kicks and giggles

and dont forget to replace the front and rear crankshaft seals, and do the timing belt and replace water pump and oil pump seal and the thermostat and the oil pan gasket and the oil pickup tube gasket and....

go ask a mechanic what it will cost to replace the crankshaft, it will be more expensive than 1500, just for the labor involved,

[toyomoho]

Any particular reason you are changing the bearings? When changing bearings you will also need to inspect the crank journals that can be damaged or worn.

[matty169]

I need to replace the crank and the bearings, since it seized after running with little oil. A crank and bearings cost me $250.00. I got the car for nothing, and want to fix it cheap and give it to my niece. We have all the tools and car hoist etc. I just didnt know if this can be done in the car or not. I dont plan on removing the pistons, unless the cylinder walls are scarred up. Timing belt was just replaced along with water pump. Thanks.

[marc780]

I wouldnt do it this way...how can you check the crank bearing clearance, the end thrust, the connecting rod bearing clearance etc. , and change the bearings to make the clearance right if necessary, with engine still in the car...? I can understand your desire to do it economically but a fix like this may easily turn into a disaster. also you may not know what else was wrecked inside the engine when it ran out of oil...camshaft, rod bearings, pistons, piston pins? I dont think i'd even attempt to rebuild it to any extent because the machine shop bill alone is going to be very high .

Maybe the cheapest, easiest and most satisfactory solution is to put in a used japanese engine instead.