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hey i was just wondering what would be the easiest way to replace the piston rings in an Ea manual falcon. i.e removing the engine or not
my dad is a mechanic and just wanted to get a second opinion because he has to put new rings in my brothers ea. MY EA is going fine 
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| madmax |
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On a hoist, remove K frame, remove sump, then remove crank & pistons.
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| Southy |
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yer but then you have to remove the whole front end of the car
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| Bozz |
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ea_man wrote: yer but then you have to remove the whole front end of the car
Do you want the easiest way or the way that you think is easiest? Easiest way has already been posted. |
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| Southy |
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so do you guys think it would be easier to do it that way rather than pulling the engine out and doing it that way? thanku for the replys by the way
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| madmax |
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When compared to everything you have to remove to remove the engine and transmission then yes it is the easiest way.
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| Andrew J |
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Would still probably be an idea to remove the head sp that you can give it a bit of a hone though wouldnt it?
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madmax wrote: On a hoist, remove K frame, remove sump, then remove crank & pistons.
and just how are you going to get the pistons back in???? and remember the crank is bolted to a flex plate or flywheel and you cant get it out you have to take the head off. the other thing to consider is if you are going to this much trouble why not take the engine and give it proper rebuild? Last edited by tickford_6 on Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:29 am, edited 1 time in total. |
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| Bozz |
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lol now that I think about it, tickford_6 is right... I think....
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| xpression |
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motor isnt that hard to get out... bellhousing bolts and starter... manifold... a/c compressor off the motor if u dont wanna lose the gas... pwr steering pump off.. u can even leave the alternator if u feel like it.. than its just a few bits of wiring here and there and the intake manifold.. and out comes the motor..
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| Interceptor |
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IMO its easier to pull the motor out and work with it on a stand than to do the work with the engine still in the car.....
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| EBXR8380 |
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For under $1k new pistons,rings, bearings,oil pump,timing chain, gasgets, machining and ballancing...Using ACL race series kit...Head was just machined....That way EVERYTHING is done...
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| stockstandard |
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I agree with most of about - pull the engine and chuck some new bearings, timing gear etc while you doing it. Its not that hard. I have pulled the k-frame to get to the bottom of the engine before, but you will need some creating thinking to change the rings going that route.
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| altedxr6 |
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I have not seen anyone re-ring a motor before by putting pistons in from unneath the car before .
Do it right, and get it right the first time, Remove motor and box (together) Engine on a stand Remove head. ACL race/rebuild it You are going to need a piston ring compressor to install the pistons down the bores, Never seen anyone do it from unneath the block before. |
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| noisy |
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you dont have much faith in your father who you say is a mechanic do you,
you quote..my dad is a mechanic and just wanted to get a second opinion because he has to put new rings in my brothers ea. gee that says a lot for your dads mechanical ability
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