Replace engine bearings need help
 

My b5 1.8t was knocking, so I removed the engine and took the oil pan off. #2 and #4 rod bearings are shot.I took them off and it looks like shaved metal and bubbled?. (I will post pics.) Now what I need to know is how to change them (and main bearings too, might as well) Do need to use a plastiguage(if thats the word?) or just put them on and torque them down. Could the crank be damaged from this?(It still looks smooth and shiny)

RE: Replace engine bearings need help
 

Have the crank measured for wear at a machine shop, they can grind it down if need be.
Don't use plastigauge, buy a Bentley manual to get all the correct specs for the job.

RE: Replace engine bearings need help
 

For the bently manual specs, is there anything special I need? Is the process simple or complicated (I don't have an extra $80 for a bentley)
also, I don't think there are anyshops around here that could check it, could it go bad again if I didn't have it checked?