afewsubarus Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Is is possible to split the block with the pistons still connected to the connecting rods and crankshaft. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the procedure? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 yes...but only like an inch. have to disconnect the pistons from the crank in order for the block to come all the way apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 You'll have to pull the pistons, there are holes in the block, large 14 or 17mm hex head so you can pull the wrist pins and pop the pistons out. If you don't the block will only come apart a few inches. There are a few sneaky bolts hidden on the inside, in the water passages IIRC, so be sure to check for those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quidam Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Is is possible to split the block with the pistons still connected to the connecting rods and crankshaft. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the procedure? Thanks Yes, there is a way to split the block with the pistons still connected to the rods and crank. I took a slug of oak firewood and pounded with a sledge. Don't do this if you want to reuse the pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassySoob Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 If you can get the block far apart enough to disconnect the connecting rods from the crank,then it is possible. Thats how I got mine apart,then realized I did have a pin puller after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 But try and put it back together with the pistons connected, because squeezing the rings around 4 pistons simultaneously is going to be problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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