putting in new piston rings

[Travis89Turbo]

Originally Posted by johnvin

im not sure what would be the easiest way of putting in new rings , can i just take off the head and get to them that way or do i have to pull off the oil pan and drop the crank ? need help asap. i have the 7mge non turbo

you have to pull the head first... then drop oil pan and then go for the rod caps, lastly pull the crank and push pistons out the bottom..

To install u need to buy a ring compressor (napa for 10 bucks) and oil up the cylinder walls and tap in pistons one at a time. Make sure u install them with the arrow on the piston facing forward. Don't mix up the rods. Keep them with the same cylinder same direction and same caps... I would highly recommend new rod bolts. Use assembly lube on crank and rod bearing journals. Torque to spec and reinstall everything! I suggest u also get atleast a hone job done or even bored if ur engine has a lot of miles.