Mazda Engine >> LARGER CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER FOR 1.8L KIA ENGINES
Mazda Engine >> LARGER CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER FOR 1.8L KIA ENGINES
Larger Crankshaft Journal Diameter for
1995-2002 Kia 1.8L VIN 5 Engines
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on a larger crankshaft journal for 1995-2002 Kia 1.8L VIN 5 engines. The main journal diameter for the crankshaft of this engine increased in diameter beginning with the 1998 model year. Mazda manufactured engines used prior to 1998 and Kia manufactured subsequent engines.
Caution should be used when ordering replacement parts including crankshafts and main bearing sets as aftermarket catalogs may not reflect two different part numbers for the different years.
Application Main Journal Diameter Rod Journal Diameter Stroke
1994-97 1.9661-1.9668 1.7693-1.7699 3.346 (49.939-49.957 mm) (44.94-44.955 mm) (85 mm)
Main set 0K2YA11SG0
1998-02 2.1629-2.1636 1.7693-1.7699 3.430
(54.938 - 54.956 mm) (44.94-44.955 mm) (87 mm)
Main set 0K2Y211SG0
Kia indicates connecting rod and main bearings are available in standard, .010 (.25 mm), .020 (.050 mm) & .030 (.75 mm) undersizes. Reference to the sizes listed in the Kia service manual should not be used for grinding, as they?re incorrect.
The AERA Technical Committee
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