Ive done the search and cant seem to find the answer. ITs a 1995 Civic lx d15b7 engine. Is there a way to replace the piston rings WITHOUT removing the main bearing saddle/cradle? I don't want to disturb anymore than I have to on this engine. I don't think it can be done but figured I would ask anyway
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If you had a flex extension you could potentially loosen the rod cap nuts but..... You most likely would not be able to torque them back on accurately as any kind of swivel or flexible extension will change the torque value an indefinite amount.

Also pistons are supposed to come out the top of the block so the head will have to be remove too.

Really, if you are re-ringing the car it's best to pull the motor out, get it on a stand, clean her up a **** ton and then work in a clean environment for assembly. Also, typically if re-ringing the car, you take the motor fully apart, order new pistons and rings, send all the necessary parts to the machine shop for hot tank cleaning, bore and hone at the bare minimum.