L series (never done a Z18 but it looks much the same deal) - big ends can be replaced with the block still in the car. Remove the head first. Then you have to undo the engine mounts from the xmember and remove the sump guard and remove the sump bolts - you lift the engine up a tad at the front and the sump comes out the front of the engine on the passenger side. The fiddly bit is the oil pickup has to be removed from the block and you just let it drop into the sump. Refitting the pickup is also fiddly and don't forget it ( don't laugh, it's happened). The rest of it is just following your instincts.
 
regards
Terry
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Costello
Sent: Tuesday, 27 November 2001 3:28 PM
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Subject: Re: Big End Bearings - URGENT

also
how hard is it to change the bearings in the Z/L series motors
can you do it without taking the engine out?
 
Dave
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Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 2:35 PM
Subject: Big End Bearings - URGENT

I'm about to go get some big end bearings for my Z18ET have to get there before they shut
are they the same bearings as Z20's ?
the guys there weren't sure

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