Pull the intake manifold, the head, the oil pan then rotate the crankshaft so you can get to the rod that is bad take off the two 9/16 or 14 mm nuts off the rod cap remove cap don't forget to mark cap & rod slip 2 pieces of 5/16 hose over the studs to keep from scratching cylinder use a wooden hammer handle and tap rod upward to remove from head.
5.7"
The rod torque on a Chevy 350 V8 depends on which size rod bolt you have. On the 3/8 rod bolt the torque is 45 ft/lbs On the 11/32 rod bolt the torque is 35 ft/lbs
yes, if you have coolant in the oil the oil doesn't give the rod bearings the lubrication that they need, they then overheat, and fail.
5.7"
Typical of worn bearings....crank, cam and rod bearings.
Yes.
.002" is what I have on a fresh rebuild.
Chevy did not make a 350 in 2001. The last 350 was built in 1999.
Depends on the rod bolts, but usually 45-50 ft./lbs.
.003-.005
90 degrees
45 ft. LBS.