Piston Removal

Hey there. Just wondering if it's possible to remove the pistons without removing the head? The engine in my car was just rebuilt a little while ago but it turns out the rings that were installed were too small for the cylinder bore or something. Might just replace them with 95+ style while their out too. Just thought it would be nice to be able to do without messing with the timing belt and stuff.

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1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
BOOSTN on the flatlands

From what I remember about rebuilding an engine in highschool, you would be able to get them out with the head still on by dropping the crank and the rods/pistons with it.

But you wouldn't be able to get the rods/pistons/rings back in since they go in from the top and the ring clamp needs to be flush with the head surface to slip them into the bores.

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Fast & Awesome Handling
'90 AWD
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[This message has been edited by Peter Meier (edited June 15, 2000).]

Peter basically said it all. NOT POSSIBLE. Head has to come off. gotta pull the engine (mine's currently still in this state), I don't think it would even be possible to cut corners by leaving the block in the car.

Good luck, and be aware that when ordering new pistons/rings (bearings if required) there is info off the block/pistons & bearings you need..it sounds like you have possibly oversized cylinders?

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