Sealed 8-3045A 20 rod bearing set for the 1980-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L and other vehicles sits between each connecting rod and its crankshaft journal. Its seizure resistance is greater than tri-metal material.
- A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy bearing material
- Made with silicon for greater surface hardness
- Silicon particles help polish the crankshaft journal to reduce wear during operation
- Dramatically reduces or eliminates bearing wear
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed 8-3045A 20 rod bearing set
- Also called: connecting rod bearings
- Fits: 1980-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L and other vehicles
- Material: A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
- Condition: New
A knock from the lower engine, low oil pressure or metal in the drained oil can mean worn connecting rod bearings. A worn main bearing, a weak oil pump or a low oil level can be behind those signs too, so find the cause before buying.
Fits
Listed for a wide range of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models, this set also fits the 1982-1983 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L and the 1977-1978 Buick LeSabre V8 6.6L, the 1977-1985 LeSabre V8 5.7L and the 1981-1990 LeSabre V8 5.0L. If your car is not named here, find your year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Type: rod bearing set
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Material: A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
This listing holds one rod bearing set, and each vehicle it fits takes one.
Interchange: CR817AM 020
8B684P20 · CB684P820
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
8B684P20, CB684P820, CR817AM 020
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sealed 8-3045A 20 rod bearing set fit a 1982-1983 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L?
Yes. Sealed 8-3045A 20 is listed for the 1982-1983 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L, and also for the 1980-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L.
What does the silicon in the Sealed 8-3045A 20 rod bearing set do?
In Sealed 8-3045A 20, silicon gives the bearing greater surface hardness, and the silicon particles help polish the crankshaft journal to further reduce wear during operation.
Is this rod bearing set bi-metal or tri-metal?
This rod bearing set is bi-metal. The bearing material is an A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy made with silicon, with greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material.
Is this listing a single rod bearing set?
Yes. This listing is one rod bearing set, and each vehicle it fits takes one set.
Does CB684P820 interchange with this Sealed rod bearing set?
Yes. CB684P820 is one of the numbers this set replaces, along with 8B684P20 and CR817AM 020.
