Piston pulling video

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:48 pm

For those who haven't pulled a piston, here is a video for you!

This was how I spent my fathers day!

http://www.vincentfurniture.com/photos/ ... onpull.wmv

Post by **Legacy777** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:47 pm

Excellent video Doug.

One question. What's keeping the rod from hitting the cylinder liner and damaging it? Or is it touching and just not doing anything?

Also, did you custom make that tool? From what it looks like, I could just get some round bar and do some grinding to make the hook on the end.

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:14 pm

Do you mean the loose connecting rod? They don't hurt anything just loose like that.

To make the rod, I bent it as hard as I could and then cut and ground the hook into it.

Post by **Legacy777** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:21 pm

Yeah I meant the loose connecting rod. The reason I asked is because the FSM states not to let the rods touch the cylinder walls when separating the block.

Cool, that's what I was figuring you did

IronMonkeyL255 · Post by **IronMonkeyL255** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:35 pm

they aren't really banging around in ther very hard, so it couldn't really do anything in the way of damage.

i was just about to ask about you special wristpin removing tool, so thanks for the explaination.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:42 pm

Well yeah, the fsm is going to say that because theoretically it can damage the liner. In reality though you'd be alright. Cool vid douglas!

hackish · Post by **hackish** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:37 pm

Very nice video! I'm sure it will be helpful for those who haven't worked on these sorts of engines before. As for dammaging the liner you just have to be gentle when you let the rod down. I've done more than a few engines like this and never made any marks.

-Michael

dzx · Post by **dzx** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:05 am

Nice video, what did you use to get those covers off?

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:46 am

Great video, looks like you're well practiced at that.

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:02 am

Dan, which covers are you referring to?

scottzg · Post by **scottzg** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:29 am

I just got around to downloading this-- im saving it, very nicely done.

Tleg93 · Post by **Tleg93** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:42 pm

Doug, you seem like the right person to ask about a good place to purchase a rebuild kit from. Is there a place that offers various kits, ones for performance and standard ones as well for the ej22t? Thanks in advance.

legacy92ej22t · Post by **legacy92ej22t** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:54 pm

Nice! You look like you've done that a few times.

Was that the #4 that was cracked?

Can the rings (piston) be replaced without removing the piston?

I'd really like to see a video of you putting the pistons back in. That'd be very helpfull too.

hackish · Post by **hackish** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:21 pm

The covers (I assume you're interested in the plugs in the access holes) require a 14mm hex socket. You can get away with using a 14mm bolt and welding a nut on the other end - then just use a 14mm wrench or socket on that.

You cannot change the rings without removing the pistons.

-Michael

dzx · Post by **dzx** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:09 am

the covers in the access holes were the ones i was wondering about. The ones on my blown EJ22T block were philips shaped and looked like they would need an impact.

Post by **Legacy777** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:41 am

I went to sears, home depot, & lowes to try and find a 14mm hex socket. I have not been successful.

I read the oil cooler write up on scoobymods, and he said that autozone had one. So I'm goin to try there tomorrow.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:37 am

Yep, AutoZone has a 3-piece hex socket set. I think it's 12mm, 14mm, and 17mm or something like that.

Instead of welding a nut to a 14mm-head bolt, could you tighten two nuts against each other on the bolt?

Post by **Legacy777** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:31 pm

I was thinking about the two bolts.....but I really don't know if it'd be strong enough. I've had two bolts move on me a little bit......plus it sounds like these hex heads are really in there.

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