Pulling the motor to replace pistons/ rings vs. NOT

[enkeivette]

So glad I didn't listen to everyone that suggested I pull my motor. It's not that big of a deal. The only real PITA was the oil pan, and just because I had to do it quickly on my back before the silicone dried.

I saved myself having to pull the trans, interior work (which I hate), I didn't have to remove my hood (which would have scratched my new paint prob). And oh yeah... didn't have to pull the motor!

Just drop the steering arm, oil pan, pull the heads and voila, there are your pistons. Two bolts for each, tap the bottom of the piston with a long screwdriver and it pops out the top. :bigthumbsup:

[enkeivette]

Btw, if all you need to do it a rod bearing I'm confident you could leave the heads, etc. installed.

I would just pull the spark plugs, unbolt the rod caps, then tap the piston up. Brake clean, slide out old bearings, slide in new bearings, lube lube lube, pull it back into place and retorque.