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Bored&Stroked · 01-15-2018, 07:33 PM

If the one stuck piston doesn't show a lot of water/rust in the cylinder, then consider that the other 7 came out easily, so it will probably just take a LITTLE persuasion - not a lot of beating to get it out. Now - if the cylinder is the only one with obvious water damage, then things can be a bit tougher. I've always soaked mine with the ATF mixture and really never had much drama getting the pistons out - even with blocks that have had some water in a bore (not all rusted up - as I don't buy those!).

01-15-2018, 07:33 PM	#20
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: Stuck Piston If the one stuck piston doesn't show a lot of water/rust in the cylinder, then consider that the other 7 came out easily, so it will probably just take a LITTLE persuasion - not a lot of beating to get it out. Now - if the cylinder is the only one with obvious water damage, then things can be a bit tougher. I've always soaked mine with the ATF mixture and really never had much drama getting the pistons out - even with blocks that have had some water in a bore (not all rusted up - as I don't buy those!). Last edited by Bored&Stroked; 01-16-2018 at 10:02 AM.