how to install pistons and rods?
 

now i dont want yall to think i am a dumbass, but what would be the best way to install d16 pistons and rods into a d16a6...just wondering if i can leave the engine in to do it?

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

Yup, once you remove the head, you can install new pistons and rods.. but that isnt the best way to do it. You should take the block out, and have it bored/honed machined correctly. Lots of people just slap in new pistons and rods with the engine still in the car, and roll new bearings in. Its ok.. but not the best.

Jeff

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

this is my daily driver so i dont have time to pull the engine, but that is good that i can put the pistons and rods in with engine still in car......about haow hard is this and how much time does it take....i know the basics and some other things about taking apart engines...i experimented on the dreaded b20a5...it was easy, but just wondering?

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

I dont know your skill level so I cant tell you how much time it will take..

try it and find out

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

Ive seen somebody do this before....Did it work?Yes...Looked very easy...Somebody told me to get a helms manual...Wtf?Where do I get one?

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

you can do it like that i've even thought of it. but some times their is a ridge on the top of the cylinder that will need to be honed off. and if you plan on replacing the clutch to it much easyier to take out the engine. honda just doesn't give you enough room.

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

clutch job can stay in the car.. those are easy. Some people dont have access to a cherry picker so they can do all this stuff simply in their car.

Jeff

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

get a manual for sure..

u can drop the engine out the bottom easy enough, havent tried it but it looks easy..

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

Take the engine out through the bottom? ya its a piece of cake if you have a lift, and take your front cross member off, and radiaus rods.. it would be a bitch to get the car up high enough to get the engine out without a lift.



Jeff

Re:how to install pistons and rods?
 

Where can I get a helms manual?