HOT RODS Connecting Rod Kit for POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400, SPORT 400 L, SPORTSMAN 400, XPLORER 400, XPRESS 300 1993-2003

HOT RODS offers this connecting rod kit for POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400, SPORT 400 L, SPORTSMAN 400, XPLORER 400, XPRESS 300 1993-2003. The rod passes the piston’s motion to the crankshaft. Its big-end bearing spins at very high revs and eventually develops play.

Why replace the connecting rod?

The benefits:

• Remove the play that causes noise and vibration.
• Make a high-hours engine reliable again.
• Cheaper than a complete crankshaft when the flywheels are good.

Why choose HOT RODS?

Hot Rods crankshafts come assembled and trued: double-forged 8620 steel rod and hardened crankpin (58-62 HRC), a ready-to-fit bottom-end rebuild.

When should you replace the connecting rod on your POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400?

Unusual vibration, a deep knock that follows engine speed or play in the con-rod: the bottom end needs a rebuild.

The manufacturer publishes no hour interval for this model: have the con-rod play checked at every piston change. Cross-Mania guideline: rebuild the bottom end every 2 to 3 top-end rebuilds.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: 8146

Cross-Mania tip: Fitting requires a press and truing the crankshaft with a dial gauge. If you are not equipped, have it done by a workshop.

Also needed with this part

• 4-stroke engine oil : MOTUL 10W50 · LIQUI MOLY 10W40 1 L

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 2003
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 2002
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 2001
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 2000
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 1999
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 1998
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 1997
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 1996
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 1995
POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 1994
POLARIS SPORT 400 L 1998
POLARIS SPORT 400 L 1997
POLARIS SPORT 400 L 1996
POLARIS SPORT 400 L 1995
POLARIS SPORT 400 L 1994
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 350 1993
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400 1997
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400 1996
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400 1995
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400 1994
POLARIS XPLORER 400 2003
POLARIS XPLORER 400 2002
POLARIS XPLORER 400 2001
POLARIS XPLORER 400 2000
POLARIS XPLORER 400 1999
POLARIS XPLORER 400 1998
POLARIS XPLORER 400 1997
POLARIS XPLORER 400 1996
POLARIS XPLORER 400 1995
POLARIS XPLORER 400 1994
POLARIS XPRESS 300 1997
POLARIS XPRESS 300 1996
POLARIS XPRESS 300 1995
POLARIS XPRESS 300 1994
POLARIS XPRESS 400 1997
POLARIS XPRESS 400 1996