B16A on engine stand... how do I replace the Rods/Pistons...?

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Nov 28, 2003 | 08:17 PM

Gonzo_SiR

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B16A on engine stand... how do I replace the Rods/Pistons...?

Just got a B16A, got it on a stand, got the Head off, Block is on stand... this is a learning experience for me so here goes...

To take the Rods and Pistons off, do I just unbolt the Oil pan and start unbolting...?
Can anyone give me somekind of a "How To"..? and would I be able to install the new aftermarket ones myself...

And how the heck do I unbolt the Big bottom Pulley to replace the timing belt...?

Nov 28, 2003 | 08:38 PM

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Re: B16A on engine stand... how do I replace the Rods/Pistons...? (Gonzo_SiR)

a helms manual is a good place to start for a beginner...becareful i think u might get some negative feedback from some of the H-T ***** on this one....good luck.

Nov 28, 2003 | 11:16 PM

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Re: B16A on engine stand... how do I replace the Rods/Pistons...? (bruceleeroy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bruceleeroy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a helms manual is a good place to start for a beginner...becareful i think u might get some negative feedback from some of the H-T ***** on this one....good luck.</TD></TR></TABLE>

good advice. take it.

Nov 28, 2003 | 11:33 PM

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Re: B16A on engine stand... how do I replace the Rods/Pistons...? (Vetter)

Well i am going to have to say that if you can't take the crank pulley off this isn't a project for you. But the best thing is to have a friend hold a big screwdriver on the teeth of the flywheel to lock it when you take the crank pulley off make SURE you do not loos the Key that goes in that little indent.

take off

oil pan
oil pick up
windage tray
rod bolts (be carefull pistion might fall out)

do that with all of the pistion and rod assemblys rotating crank as nessascarry.

Get your rods and pistions and new bearings check spec on bearing with plastic guage before installing
but first get your new rings make sure to check rings to make sure they are in spec filling when needed

then ring compresser is your friend best bet is to call ARP and order thier tapered rings compresser best tool EVER! use oil not assembly lube to install pistion because may cause rings not to seat properly.

this is just a general overview of what you have to do PM me and i can go into more detail.

Nov 29, 2003 | 07:58 AM

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Re: B16A on engine stand... how do I replace the Rods/Pistons...? (99blackcivicSi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99blackcivicSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well i am going to have to say that if you can't take the crank pulley off this isn't a project for you</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you don't even know the proper NAME for the crank pulley.... see what HE said... heheheeh

Helms manual, and buy a torque wrench, and consider getting the block honed while it's on the stand, and replace the timing belt while you're in there, and if you have cash leftover water pump and oil pump...
-PHiZ