Bought them.

Who has put them in without pulling the entire motor?

Please share your experience.

I have been informed that it can be done. Should I expect issues with my motor afterwards?

Any success stories?

Thanks.

 

Yes it can be done. I wouldnt call all the ones Ive done "success stories" as that kind of implies its sketchy or risky, its just the way you do it . Its MUCH longer process to replace piston/rod by taking engine out. Will there be issues?......only if you **** it up

 

LOL So I shouldn't be doing this basically?
Anyone else have input?

 

Agree with Maven.

 

Take the engine out and do it right. Cylinders need honed at the least. Clean everything good. Use new bearings also. Their only $60 . Are you doing anything to the head ? Might as well do the valve springs while you do the short block. How many miles on the engine ? Put a new front cover which comes with oil pump on if it has hi miles. Check your timing components for wear. ETC ETC.

 

i have done it many a times with customers cars when we were installing oem stuff. I personally wouldnt do it on mine without at least honing the cylinder walls. Its really the cheap and lazy way to go about it

 

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