1G Broken connecting rod

[Beast-Mode DSM]

My question is this can I replace a broken connecting rod without taking the engine out. Like if I go in from the bottom end by taking the oil pan off can I pull the connecting rod out and replace it from the bottom end?

 

[DSMPT]

Answering your original question. No, you can't remove it by pulling it from the bottom of cylinders. The distance between main journals are narrower than the piston's diameter, so the pistons get stuck (If you would try, you would regret and have a hard time to return the pistons into cylinders). You need to remove the cylinder head to pull out the pistons/rods from the top of cylinders.
I don't know what exactly your situation is but why do you think you broke a rod? If you really broke a rod while the engine is running, sorry but it shouldn't be only replacing the rod. You would at least need a full overhaul. Most likely you may even need another crank/block. There gotta be a reason why you broke a rod. It has to be solved, too.

 

[pauleyman]

Why don't you start a new thread and tell us what happened. Give us ALL of the story.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

THIS is a broken rod.......and it would be OBVIOUS.

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