Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
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Connecting Rod: Description and Operation
The connecting rods are manufactured from sinter-forged steel and have fracture-split bearing caps. The opposing sides of each connecting rod being
fractured at the bearing horizontal center line.
The cylinder position is etched on adjoining sides of the joint to identify matching connecting rods and bearing caps. The connecting rod bearing
shells are lead / bronze, split plain bearings.
