Can I replace a rod without taking the head off.It's a 97 camry with a 2.2 liter.?

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I say no,but some say yes.Even if it will come out the bottom,I don't think you could get it back in.There is not a flat surface for the ring compression tool to sit.(IDK)Anyone familiar with this engine.I need to replace a rod and put a crank kit in.I'm a chevy man,and don't mess with rice burners much.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

actually it is possible. you wouldnt use a ring compressor to do it and you wouldnt keep it either. if you plan on keeping it pull the head. but you can work the rings in from underside, but it aint worth it, they wont be right,thats whay i said sale it.

acts2120 · Answer

You are correct, there wont be a flat place for the ring compressor.  I also doubt that the piston will clear the crankshaft.


Edit:  If the rod bearing is bad but the rod is OK you could possibly put a crank kit in it without pulling the pistons.  I'm not saying I would do this , just that it is possible.

Loki · Answer

No, the rod will not come out the bottom and you're correct, there's nowhere to seat the ring compressor under there anyway.  Pull the head.

Dakine858 · Answer

You must remove the head to replace a rod. There's no way around it.

Rudy H · Answer

You could do it with the spark plug removed. Rice burner or not, compression is compression. You're referring to the Rice Burners that are now the #1 selling car in the world, as opposed to the American POS that some people drive right? Don't be racist.

Can I replace a rod without taking the head off.It's a 97 camry with a 2.2 liter.?

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