Most connecting rods in current engines are configured like this aftermarket Crowerod. The little end (A) accepts a high-strength steel wristpin that connects the rod to the piston. The large end (B) ...

Even for a high-performance, street-engine rebuild, there's just no excuse for messing with old-school factory connecting rods anymore. Aftermarket rod prices have declined, and you can get superior ...

A small number of K4 and Sorento vehicles have been delivered to US-market dealers and customers with insufficiently torqued connecting rod bolts. The subject population comprises one Sorento with a 2 ...

Hyundai Motor America has identified a rather worrying issue that affects 29 crossovers produced for the United States market. In these vehicles, the connecting rod bolts may not have been properly ...

Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power. Dealers ...