I have a question relating to a 1999 Dodge Interpid that ate a spark plug at 160k. I have pulled the head and found that is toast - tiny ceramic peices puverized into the head on cyl #5. The piston is also pretty scuffed up and I have thoughts of dropping the pan and replacing that. Alls good except the sleeve is also toast and I have the question if I can press in a new one. I found a place that makes sleeves (LA Sleeve) but I don't know if I can replace it or not myself. I would rather not pull the block but I think you have heat the whole thing to 400F and I can't do that in the car (unless I start a fire under it which has occured to me albeit for other reasons).
Is there a slide hammer that will pull it? Can I replace the sleeve anyway or is it cast in?
I would really appreciate any feedback or guidance you can give me.
Thanks in advance.
Jeff