[jackdog]

I'm putting a 1998 2.5l DOHC engine back together and the manual says there is a mark on the connecting rod that goes towards the front of the engine.I can find no mark. Any ideas which ways to align the rods? THANKS!

 

[flstffxe]

OEM rods have a mark. The "V" or swoosh type mark goes to the front.

 

[jackdog]

thanks, that side also has a raised metal bump on it and is the side I thought was right. thanks for the confirmation.