How To Install Hyundai / Kia Piston Rings & Connecting Rods - (2.4 GDI) - Short Block Rebuild Part 2

Continuing with the Hyundai / Kia 2.4 short block rebuild video series, I'll demonstrate how to assemble new connecting rods to new pistons followed by the installation of new oil and compression rings. Since the engine block was bored opened by .5mm or .020" (Video of overview: • How To Rebuild Hyundai... ), we purchased and will install oversized pistons and rings. You could perhaps reuse your old connecting rods but may run the risk of having slightly bent rods caused by heat or hydro lock. Also, if the rod bearing contact surfaces are scored or worn, the rod cannot be reused and must be replaced.
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[@robertdiehl9003]

Excellent video. I'll be having this type job done soon on a 1997 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder...

[@hardlymovingpro]

Much simpler on the camry 5SFE engine since the block is cast iron.

[@victormercado6757]

Excellent Instructions, easy to follow!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@burtontrent5121]

You solved my dilemma Found what I needed to know THANK YOU! life saver.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet! Glad I could help!

[@MK2GolfStories]

Great video thanks!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@gkseoa6111]

Thanks, very good

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@WeGo2UMechanics]

Does the oil ring seperator face the front on the engine...in the direction the arrow is pointing on the top of piston?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Doesn't matter.

[@tierra-marie9427]

Which way is up on The oil ring separator? I noticed theres a raised portion to one side of it

[@hardlymovingpro]

Doesn't matter. Makes no difference

[@gkseoa6111]

How replace fluid torque converter and filter transmission u250e camry 2009?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Can't say. Never did it.

[@sivucit]

Hi, when yuu say front of engine, you refer to the side where timing belt/chain is there NOT on radiator side right. not sure why timeing belt is front and not front of radiator is called front of engine

[@hardlymovingpro]

Front is the timing chain side.

[@sivucit]

Fantastic video, i live in chicago illinois, how do i fing good machine shop,, do you knkow any know shop ..

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good question. Ask around your local auto parts vendors like NAPA for recommendations.

[@sivucit]

when you put oversized piston will not it affect timing,, injector , ECM etc.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope. From 87 mm to 87.5 mm is less than 1 % increase in bore diameter.

[@bashaarathrabbi8631]

Can you reuse the old connecting rods?

[@hardlymovingpro]

If no spun or worn out rod bearings. When those bearings go bad, a lot of stress is on those rods as they reciprocate on the crankshaft causing huge amounts of stress. This may cause the rod(s) to slightly bend. Also the rod's bearing holder can get worn out / damaged.

[@user-hd4bn3wd3e]

العراقي❤

[@TheWwong]

You forgot to say "and were done".

[@hardlymovingpro]

Actually we're not until the crankshaft and pistons are installed in the block.