John Rodgers wrote:

> ...One of the reasons for the apparent weakness in the 2.1L is the rod
> end bolts on factory engines were stretch type bolts and the rod end
> tended to go oval in time, thus allowing a loss of oil pressure, after
> which the engine would seize and throw a rod through the case. This
> didn't happen on 19.L engines.  I think most good shops eliminate the
> stretch bolts in modern rebuilds, but I would surely follow up on it
> if any major engine work was done.

 From the GoWesty list of details on their 2.2L rebuilds (whether
starting with a 1.9 or 2.1):

" -Rod bolts replaced with OEM quality non-stretch bolts."

Geo

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