Block damage..
 

My rings blew out. I've pulled the block, I'm dropping the pistons to have a look.

My buddy says that when they break, they can scratch the walls. If the walls are not "visably" damanged, do you think still need my block honed and such before I slap new rings in it?

Re:Block damage..
 

Dropping the pistons? you mean popping the pistons.. ;)


Sometimes you can get lucky, I have seen ring lands break on every piston and not even scratch the cylinder walls. Once you remove the head, you will be able to see how much damage is done. I always like to throw in a quick hone job when putting new rings in, just so they seal correctly.

Jeff

Re:Block damage..
 

There doesn't seem to be any damage in the cylinders. I mean like anything noticeable.

I'll be pulling the pistons and rings today and I'll post pictures.

Check out my head.. Broke lands on 1, 2, and 3 psitons it seems. Oil everywhere.

http://www.driftkids.com/pics/D16Z6_Head_Valves_1.jpg

Re:Block damage..
 

Ok, need help...

I can't seem to get the great that the timing belt goes around off. (Yes, this is the first time I have taken apart a block.)

Seems to stop pulling off almost half way. Here is a pic, note, it's upside down at the moment.

http://www.driftkids.com/pics/Timing_Belt_Gear.JPG

Any ideas on removal? Is there some little trick? I can't find anything in my Haynes manual.

Re:Block damage..
 

it should slide off with your hand.. that is the crank gear.

Spray massive lube, maybe some ---- got in their... May have to get a pry bar from both sides and work it off like some crank pulleys.

Jeff

Re:Block damage..
 

Hahah.. thakns Jeff, I was scared to put pressure on it. But, I gave her a pry and a little elbow grease, she popped right off.

Thanks for the quick response, you forum stalker. ;)

Re:Block damage..
 

OK, Jeff, here's a another one..

Just got all my pistons out, checked the rings and landings.. all seem fine. :-\

I'm at a loss. Headgasket was fine.

Any ideas on why I wouldn't be able to go over 45mph, and a HUGE cloud of white smoke would lay across 3 lanes of highway? ??? ???

Re:Block damage..
 

Valve seals have gone out? Head warped? Either would cause this as well. Perhaps even skipped a few teeth on the timing belt.. Not that it would cause the massive oil you have on that head.

Re:Block damage..
 

replace the piston rings, replace valve seals(well mine as well replace all seals since its out) then have a valve job done. then youll be all set....cant go wrong :D

Dane

Re:Block damage..
 

first off. if you had white smoke why did you pull the pistons out? that is for sure coolant burning.

get the head resurfaced take a razor and get all the gasket off the block and put a new head gasket on. thats probably the problem.

have them check to make sure your head isnt warped also.