1994 Toyota Corolla Removing Pinstons

1994 TOYOTA COROLLA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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A_ZANAGA
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Can the pistons be removed through the bottom oil pan opening, without removing the cylinder head.

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Feb 1, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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No.

You would have to remove the crankshaft, and it would be near impossible to compress the rings to get the piston back in.

Remove head.

You also will need a ridge reamer to clean the ridge at top of cylinder BEFORE removing pistons.
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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