If the bearings shown are the ones removed from the motor in question, the
clearance should be fine.  
I usually use plastigage when installing new bearings.

-----Original Message-----
From: neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 8:40 PM
To: pdooley
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: Are these bearings still usable??

Would plastigage help to determine of bearings ok?

Neil.

On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM, pdooley<psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> I'm sure everyone has their own opinion, but I would say useable.
> I have re-used bearings in this condition in I4 VW motors for many miles
> with good results.
> Having said all that, it's much easier to change rod bearings in an I4
than
> WBX. �If you can get new bearings for a decent price, may not be a bad
idea
> to replace them.
> Also check the condition of your crank journals.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> B.J.R.
> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 6:50 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Are these bearings still usable??
>
> I just got into them
> they feel smooth
> the scratches are from my finger nail
> http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/bradleyjr/IMG_1959.jpg
> http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/bradleyjr/IMG_1961.jpg
>

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