Replace pistons in the car?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Huntington tx
NO! It's really hard to work and not get oil in your eyes and all over you. Also it's really difficult to remove and reinstall the connecting rods and bearings working upside down.
That's even IF you could pull the pan without dropping the cradle.
I've had the misfortune of seeing a few jobs where the engine was left in the car/truck and asked to repair them that way. I refuse to do it EVER again, thankfully I'm no longer obligated to do as shop owners demand at times.
Do yourself a favor....pull the engine for the rebuild and use an engine stand to properly work on it!
That's even IF you could pull the pan without dropping the cradle.
I've had the misfortune of seeing a few jobs where the engine was left in the car/truck and asked to repair them that way. I refuse to do it EVER again, thankfully I'm no longer obligated to do as shop owners demand at times.
Do yourself a favor....pull the engine for the rebuild and use an engine stand to properly work on it!
Last edited by sfc rick; Nov 11, 2011 at 03:51 PM.
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Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Portland OR
NO! It's really hard to work and not get oil in your eyes and all over you. Also it's really difficult to remove and reinstall the connecting rods and bearings working upside down.
That's even IF you could pull the pan without dropping the cradle.
I've had the misfortune of seeing a few jobs where the engine was left in the car/truck and asked to repair them that way. I refuse to do it EVER again, thankfully I'm no longer obligated to do as shop owners demand at times.
Do yourself a favor....pull the engine for the rebuild and use an engine stand to properly work on it!
That's even IF you could pull the pan without dropping the cradle.
I've had the misfortune of seeing a few jobs where the engine was left in the car/truck and asked to repair them that way. I refuse to do it EVER again, thankfully I'm no longer obligated to do as shop owners demand at times.
Do yourself a favor....pull the engine for the rebuild and use an engine stand to properly work on it!
If the pan won't come off, no sense even trying.
I have no desire to become a top fuel bottom end guy!
If I were going to pull the LS1 to rebuild I'd find another short block and rebuild it as a stroker (376?) ready to drop in.
Thanks,
Ron
Last edited by RonSSNova; Nov 11, 2011 at 05:01 PM. Reason: spelling as usual
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: South Western Ontario
Yes, you could if you really wanted to. However, you have an almost bare block sitting in the car by the time you get that far in. It would take so little effort to yank out that it would be retarded to keep working on it in the car.
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Read through this whole thread. Lots of good advice on changing bearings. Lots of resistance to pulling the motor. Not sure I got exactly why you want to change them or what it will fix, if you already have good oil pressure. Near the end you imply you don't care too much about this particular motor. I guess I'm just curious why.
Sorry.. . Wrong thread
Sorry.. . Wrong thread
