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Piston pulling video
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:48 pm
by douglas vincent
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
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:47 pm
by Legacy777
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.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:14 pm
by douglas vincent
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.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:21 pm
by Legacy777
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

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:35 pm
by IronMonkeyL255
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.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:42 pm
by THAWA
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!
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:37 pm
by hackish
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
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:05 am
by dzx
Nice video, what did you use to get those covers off?
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:46 am
by AWD_addict
Great video, looks like you're well practiced at that.
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:02 am
by douglas vincent
Dan, which covers are you referring to?
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:29 am
by scottzg
I just got around to downloading this-- im saving it, very nicely done.
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:42 pm
by Tleg93
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.
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:54 pm
by legacy92ej22t
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.

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:21 pm
by hackish
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
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:09 am
by dzx
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:41 am
by Legacy777
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:37 am
by vrg3
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?
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:31 pm
by Legacy777
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.