Piston: Description and Operation

The SOHC Engine DOES NOT have provision for a free wheeling valve train. Non free wheeling valve train means, in the event of a broken timing belt Pistons will contact the Valves. All engines use pressed-in piston pins to attach forged powdered metal connecting rods. The connecting rods are a cracked cap design and are not repairable. Hex head cap screw are used to provide alignment and durability in the assembly. Pistons And Connecting rods are serviced as an assembly.