Rebuild without pulling engine

[Razor_DSM]

its been done this way many times before, i should be able to replace rings, and hone cylienders without even removing the block right, and send the head away for a valve job


i could aso do the oil cover and water pump too, all witout pulling it?

 

[DrZiplok]

Yes, you can, and if you're desperate for space I guess you could.

Your back will *hate* you for it though. Leaning over the engine compartment for that long is nobody's idea of fun. Rent an engine hoist and save yourself some agony...

 

[candela]

That is really not a good idea... Way to much time will be wasted doing it this way, along with not getting you block machined

 

[DSMJim]

it can be done but why? just pull your motor and get a motor stand, their like $80. Hook it on the stand and do your rebuilt. Drop it back in. It's a pain in the ass for everybody involved to do a rebuild inside the car. Besides you get down to just the block sitting in there. whats left? Drop the tranny and undo a few mounts and the block is out...

 

[UltraImports]

I managed to rebuild without pulling the motor, but it wasn't comfortable. I had no other choice, but I managed to replace the rings and do all that I needed. All that's left for me is the timing belt, new oil and filter, battery, and like 4 hoses. It's the BEST feeling in the world rebuilding your engine and getting it running correctly. Good luck. If you need help, just ask.