I Need Massive Information!!!!!!!!!

[crabby760]

#1. installation instructions to install valvesprings/retainers on a b series motor.... without taking the HEAD OFF!!!!!!!! also possibly changing valves too? if i take head off?


#2. how to install new rod bearings and main bearings yourself?

#3. how to install new pistons & rings yourself???

#4. how to install new rods yourself..?

[Schister66]

1. Not possible because you have to use a valve spring compressor to get the valve springs on and off....those hold the valve and the spring. You have to take the head off. And if you plan on changing the valves, you have to take the head off anyway.

2. Rod bearings and main bearings eh... You have to take out all fo the pistons....well not out, but pretty much, to get at the rod bearings. The main bearings require that the crankshaft comes out entirely.

3. Pistons and rings...not hard, but you have to take them completely out. Rings are a sinch to put on, but you are talking about a full out rebuild.

4. Rods...well the pistons are out and the rods are taken out because you're replacing the bearings, so why not just replace them. You're getting new piston heads right?? You won't have to worry about those then. All you do is take the new pistons and press the wrist pin through the small hole on the end of the rod.

You're going to have to take the whole engine apart down to the block...including taking the head off so question 1 is irrelevant now. You could do all of this w/ the engine still mounted in the car, but it would be a million times easier to take it out of the car and rebuild it!

Why are you doing this in the first place and what kind of engine is it?? Do you know what you're doing because if not, i can do it for you for a price.....if interested we can talk something out.

Another thing, how much money are you dumping into this, because you don't necessarily have to get new rods and piston heads unless there is a problems w/ them or you're changing them for higher strength or higher comp.

GOOD LUCK....if you need help, i'll be glad to give it to you!!

[superbluecivicsi]

go pick up a helms. your questions are covered with detail and specs.

if it is your first time changing out your engine's internals, it will be your bible.

[CivicSpoon]

This should also help (just found the link yesterday actually): http://forums.evans-tuning.com/viewt...r+engine+build

[Schister66]

pics help a lot!

[gmcuajo]

Removing the spark plug; with compressed air through the spark plug hole you can change the springs and retainers (remember all other tools), no matter the valve can felt into the cylinder.

If you will change all those parts, isn't bad idea go with new valve guides and "seals" (I don't remember its correct name).

[Schister66]

how the hell does that work.......there is a lot of tension in a valve spring and i really don't think that compressed air is going to hold the valve while you put on a valve spring. I could be wrong.....

[civickiller]

the valve spring isnt pushing down on the valve. cause once you compress the spring its only being held on by the retainers.

the valves are light in weight and the valve spring goes around it and is compressed and the retainers are put on then you release the valve spring and thats how.

[Ace$nyper]

Originally Posted by CivicSpoon

This should also help (just found the link yesterday actually): http://forums.evans-tuning.com/viewt...r+engine+build

hes kick ass and local

[Schister66]

yeah i guess you're not really putting any force onto the valve itself.....that's a clever idea!!

[CrxFreak91]

they also make a tool to change the valve springs while the head is still on the car. go to your local autozone and ask them