I was hoping to get away without stripping the engine down. Would have thought the main cap would not move around if the side bolts were left in whilst fitting a stud at a time? Your thoughts appreciated.
It's in regards to the clamping force differences between cap screws and studs. Studs will pull differently than main bolts and without a line hone, it may cause premature bearing wear. If you do not line hone, you may get away with doing it the way you mentioned, but that would be a chance I wouldn't take personally.
