King Engine Bearings CR 460SP0.25 Connecting Rod Bearing Set Sputter 0.010in / 0.25mm Oversize

The King Engine Bearings CR 460SP0.25 is a precision-engineered connecting rod bearing set featuring King's advanced Sputter (SP) tri-metal construction. Manufactured to an oversize of +0.010 in / +0.25 mm, this bearing set is designed for engine rebuilds requiring undersized journals, delivering the tight tolerances and superior load capacity King is known for.

King's Sputter series bearings feature a three-layer tri-metal design with a steel backing, aluminum bonding layer, and a lead-free sputter-deposited overlay. This construction provides exceptional fatigue strength, excellent compatibility with the crankshaft journal, and outstanding resistance to corrosion — making it well-suited for diesel and high-load engine applications.

Key Features:

• Bearing Type: Sputter (SP) tri-metal — lead-free overlay for enhanced durability
• Bearing Size: +0.010 in / +0.25 mm oversize for use with reground crankshafts
• Precision wall thickness tolerance for consistent, reliable oil clearance
• High fatigue strength suited for turbocharged diesel engines
• Compatible with VW engine codes AZV, CFCA, and AWX
• Manufactured to OE specifications for direct fitment

King Engine Bearings has been engineering precision bearings since 1960, applying technology developed through motorsport to produce bearings that meet or exceed OEM standards. The CR 460SP0.25 is the correct choice for professional engine rebuilders working on VW diesel applications requiring a 0.25 mm undersize crankshaft journal.