How to remove and inspect pistons in an engine?

Before removing the pistons, inspect the cylinder bore for a ridge felt by hand. Use a ridge reamer for that purpose. To start piston removal, you need to match each connecting rod cap with its respective rod number. Place a rubber hose over the connecting rod studs on the crankshaft and cylinders so they don't get scratched or damaged. Then, lubricate the cylinder wall with clean engine oil and tap the piston gently out using a wooden dowel. Repeat for all pistons in the same way. After taking them off, clean cylinder bore and pistons thoroughly using soap and water before applying clean engine oil to prevent corrosion. The piston rings are removed using ring expander tool then piston grooves are cleaned. Cylinder bore diameter and piston clearance are measured by telescopic gauge in combination with micrometer. Piston should be marked for reference. Pistons having pressed-in wrist pins must be removed using special tools while snap-ringed pins can be taken out through use of screwdriver. Replace / install wrist pins as required. When you fit in new rings, make sure they do not get damaged by utilizing piston ring expander. According to manufacturer's instructions, place the rings correctly on the pistons just as directed by their manufacturers' manual guides . In case of any damage or wear-out, inspect and replace connecting rod bearings when necessary. Use Plastigage® to check bearing clearance. Choose appropriate undersized bearing shell where necessary if there's an excessive clearance . Observe proper side clearance between rods and crankshaft in installing bearings, pistons, and connecting rods as per manufacturer specifications . Finally, reassemble engine components including oil pump(s), oil pan(s), cylinder head(s) and intake manifold(s).

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Buick Century Piston & Pinion,(Std) (600 Gram)
Part Number: 12353354
$60.27 MSRP: $121.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 24508726
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Buick Century | CUSTOM, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL, SPECIAL, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Pstn & Piston Pinion Asm
Part Number: 14102688
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Pistons
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1989 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Buick Century Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 24505806
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Piston Assembly, (W/ Connect Rod)
Part Number: 12564008
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12564009, 24508305
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 24576691
$117.43 MSRP: $120.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Pistons
- Replaces: 10141960
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Buick Century Piston Asm,W/Pinion
Part Number: 24501065
$136.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Piston Asm,W/Pinion
Part Number: 24501066
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Piston & Pinion Asm(1.0Mm Oversize)
Part Number: 10198847
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Buick Century Piston & Pinion Assembly, (C)
Part Number: 10101711
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century PISTON, Engine Piston
Part Number: 10101714
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion) (0.5Mm Oversize)
Part Number: 12481320
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Buick Century | CUSTOM, GL, GLX, GS, LIMITED, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Piston,W/Pinion(Std High, Limit)
Part Number: 25527178
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Century Piston Assembly, (W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 24576692
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 10141961
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Buick Century Piston Asm
Part Number: 10112444
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Pistons
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Piston & Pinion Asm Divider U
Part Number: 14094101
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Pistons
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1986 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Buick Century Piston & Pinion,(.020 "Oversize)(600 Gram)
Part Number: 12351869
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Piston & Piston Pinion Asm (0.04 Mm Outside)
Part Number: 10065519
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Piston Assembly, W/ Pinion (0.5M Oversize)
Part Number: 24504503
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 Buick Century | CUSTOM, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL, SPECIAL, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Piston Asm,W/Pinion
Part Number: 24501067
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.3L

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Buick Century Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Pstn & Piston Pinion Asm
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Q: How to remove and inspect pistons in an engine?
A: Before removing the pistons, inspect the cylinder bore for a ridge felt by hand. Use a ridge reamer for that purpose. To start piston removal, you need to match each connecting rod cap with its respective rod number. Place a rubber hose over the connecting rod studs on the Crankshaft and cylinders so they don't get scratched or damaged. Then, lubricate the cylinder wall with clean engine oil and tap the piston gently out using a wooden dowel. Repeat for all pistons in the same way. After taking them off, clean cylinder bore and pistons thoroughly using soap and water before applying clean engine oil to prevent corrosion. The piston rings are removed using ring expander tool then piston grooves are cleaned. Cylinder bore diameter and piston clearance are measured by telescopic gauge in combination with micrometer. Piston should be marked for reference. Pistons having pressed-in wrist pins must be removed using special tools while snap-ringed pins can be taken out through use of screwdriver. Replace / install wrist pins as required. When you fit in new rings, make sure they do not get damaged by utilizing piston ring expander. According to manufacturer's instructions, place the rings correctly on the pistons just as directed by their manufacturers' manual guides . In case of any damage or wear-out, inspect and replace connecting rod bearings when necessary. Use Plastigage® to check bearing clearance. Choose appropriate undersized bearing shell where necessary if there's an excessive clearance . Observe proper side clearance between rods and crankshaft in installing bearings, pistons, and connecting rods as per manufacturer specifications . Finally, reassemble engine components including oil pump(s), Oil Pan(s), Cylinder Head(s) and Intake Manifold(s).