is it possible to change the piston rings by just removing the head? or do you have to yank to motor out? thanks

 

you can do it form the top but you also have to open the pan and remove the rod bolts and mains. It easier if you just pull your entire block out.

 

but it could be done, right?

 

yes it could be done.. i dont reccommend it but i have done it at the track once and its not that difficult.

 

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I disagree. It's alot easier in the car. Don't have to touch the mains.

 

I always replace the bearings that why i must remove the mains at the same time makes things easier.

 

can you hone the block also w/out pulling the block?

 

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yes

 

how much harder would it be?

 

It isn't terribly hard, but it isn't as easy as honing them with the block out either. You would probably want to remove the front bumper cover, and bumper support to get you closer to the block.