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Stamped numbers on the bottom of the connecting rods so they can all stay together.
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After removing the oil pump. Pump is run by the camshaft via gears. (Block is upside down)
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Looking up into the block. You can see the oiling holes in the driveshaft after the main shaft clamps have been removed. (Block is upside down)
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#4 looked a little scorched but not terrible. (Block is upside down)
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The exhaust mounting brackets need to come off. (Block is upside down)
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Oil pressure sensor needs to come off. (Block is upside down)
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The timing cover off. I had to find a 32mm (1.25") socket for the camshaft gear.
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All of the clamps off and a couple of soft whacks from a hammer and wood block and the crankshaft is loose.
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I pulled all of the main bearing and rod bearings and bagged them up. I gave the rods some soft whacks with the rubber mallet to see if they were budging.
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The cylinder looks pretty good on #4 (Block is upside down)
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Piston #4 is out. They are so small they look like jewelry.