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Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:40:37 -0600
...perhaps for good reason. > > If the oil control rings are the three piece type you really need to pull >> the pistons and insert from...
Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Sun, 6 Feb 2011 20:36:20 -0800
...My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings...
CHEAP PARTS! 1.9L WATERBOXER PISTONS, CYLINDERS, and RINGS
Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 15:22:15 -0800
...sized" Piston Cylinders for any other rebuilders out there. They do exsist now! 2. One "New in Box", "Standard sized" set of rings for...
TECH TRICK- install cylinders without removing the motor
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 18:59:22 -0600
...I read this somewhere on the internet, where this guy took a regular ring compressor band and nylon tied it around the piston and...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Eli Secor
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 01:25:03 EST
...Pulling all pistons/sleeves and: a. Having a machine shop rehone all sleeves and seat new rings b. replacing them all with a new...
Re: Coolant Temps
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:56:46 -0500
...In aircoled motors the teflon reaches the ideal temperature to cling and build up under the piston rings, in effect you are building a...
Re: Boring cylinder to oversize
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:18:14 -0500
...I think the cost of the special pistons and rings will be prohibitive though. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 06:25:05 -0400
...1800 ! Seal ring, 2nd gear brake band piston, 010 323 487C Seal ring, 2nd gear brake band piston, 003 323 525A Piston, accumulator, auto...
Re: disaster... again!
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:13:31 -0700
A set of Cofap new liner (pistons, cyslinders and all rings) was less than $300 for me. Where did you get the price for...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:12:14 -0800
...this is the only way I put rings on a waterboxer piston .. I do it the way VW intended you to. I remove piston...
Re: Piston ring compressor?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 30 May 1998 18:30:23 -0100
>> Has anyone ever compressed the rings and slide on the cylinder liner >> with the piston still attached? If so, how? Or has anyone removed...
H2O head gasket quest.
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Sat, 16 Mar 1996 22:44:01 CST6CDT
...anyway to re-install the cylinder over the piston rings without having to take the pistons off? if there is i'll replace that...
Re: AT Seal and Gasket Replacement
Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 14:46:17 -0000
...I was planning on just replacing the pan gasket and brake band cover o-ring. How would you know if the piston seals are...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Posted Pics of Driveshaft "Piston" and SA Bushing
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:48:37 EDT
...have an o-ring groove or machined into the male portion of this 'piston', and then fit an o-ring on it. I keep...
Re: head stuck to cylinder tricks
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 21:08:32 -0500
...Cylinder stuck to heads.. -Pull head one inch (so those pistons rings won't comme out...) -look inside, in between.. -on top of the...
'75 top-end rebuild (cont'd)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Nov 1995 12:27:25 -0600 (CST)
...Also bought a gasket set, tin screws, sealant, and a new set of piston rings. Total cost: about $580! Also got the old, cracked...
WTB: used 1.9 pistons and cylinders
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:17:33 -0400
i'm looking for a set of used but not destroyed pistons and cylinders. i might even take one piston and cylinder if you...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:21:55 -0700
...which ring broke ? I forgot which one you said. Makes me wonder how good your piston ring grooves on that piston are . There's...
pressure-relief doohickey
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 May 1996 11:56:34 +0100
...When braking: ---------| |------ --------| |------- = Caliper Bore | | \ \ = Rubber Ring ---------| |------ ---------| |------ = Piston Wall ------------------ ------------------ The rubber ring is not able to pull the piston back if there is rest-pressure...
total seal ring end gap on 95mm pistons?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sun, 3 Aug 2003 16:23:24 -0700
...of total seal rings (the second ring is gapless) and the 95mm pistons. First thing i notice is that the ring end gaps specified...
Fwd: '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 12:20:39 -0800
...The piston and cover popped right out when I removed the large >circlip which held the cover in. I replaced the hardened O-rings...
FS Vanagon Air Cooled Engine
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 24 Jun 2004 04:20:48 -0500
...I have also gone through the piston and rod assemblies and balanced them. I have installed new piston rings on the 94mm pistons. So...
Re: Heads are off; now what?
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
...This is a round steel band which goes almost 360 degrees round the piston with a 1" gap. The edges of the ring are...
Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
Historical mailing list - zolo
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:07:13 -0800
...a ring compressor from a Snap on dealer for about $15 that is able to hold the rings in position behind the piston. Not...
Re: total seal ring end gap on 95mm pistons?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Aug 2003 21:19:18 -0400
...total seal ring end gap on 95mm pistons? Hello list, I'm currently gapping the rings on the engine i am building, and am...
Replaced Rings blowing oil
Historical mailing list - Eli Secor
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 02:11:18 EST
...A local shop told me that the new rings on #1 might never seat, and that I should pull the pistons & sleeve to replace...
Re: Pilot Bearing...Out!, Another Question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Feb 95 8:11:20 MST
...DO NOT USE THE HIGH COMPRESSION PISTONS. I did this last year on a rebuild and after 3000 miles melted #4 piston (The one...
Re: TAPPING SOUND
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 22:06:38 -0400
...Around the circumference of the piston, there are, (generally speaking), three rings, staggered a few millimeters apart. If someone says "I had my RINGs...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:47:42 -0500
...Your already beginning with worn parts including the pistons. Yes, piston do wear especially the grooves from the rings pounding them. As for honing...
Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:17:11 -0300
...Removing the cylinders, leaving the pistons and trying to >>> finagle >>> a >>> band ring compressor on to reinstall the cylinders. >>> >>> I have good info on...
Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:53:00 -0500
...Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area? > > You can use a regular ring compressor. Install the pistons into the bottom > of the cylinders leaviing...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:47:00 -0400
...It should not rest on the side of the piston especially the ring groove. Resist the temptation to simply pull on the pin putting...
Re: Rebuilt 2.1 Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:54:27 EST
Did they install New Piston & Cylinder Kit or Just RINGS ??????? ~~~ Don
Re[2]: 87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 07:36:46 -0400
...about the rings? If it collects in the ring grooves and reduces the ring side play (on good pistons/rings) the rings will no...
Head removal: Cylinder sleeves came off (also, how to send gerry messages)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:48:28 -0400
...remove the old piston rings 3. use a broke piece of old piston ring to clean out the ring grooves on the piston (suggested...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - small job getting bigger - please advise as to rings, valves, etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 6 Apr 2008 21:12:44 -0700
...Oh, the pistons and barrels are not the weak part, Especially the barrels. The pistons - check the ring grooves carefully etc...... But 'mostly' it...
Piston ring compressor (reply)
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Sat, 30 May 1998 13:05:30 -0400
...Finally found a very narrow ring compressor that I could slide over the jugs after the pistons were inside. Had to use small wires...
Air Cooled Technical Question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:35:43 -0500
...I invite your comments on this matter. *fitting the first and second ring on this #3 piston slightly looser than the specification could be...
2.2L Eurocars Rev E piston needed
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Tue, 10 May 2005 12:23:46 -0400
...Does anyone know where I can get another piston with rings and maybe the cylinder liner too? I have been unable to contact Ken...
Re: Low power on warm engine
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Sun, 16 May 2004 22:26:21 EDT
...or piston & cylinder area YOU NEVER PUT NEW ROUND RINGS IN a used out of round cylinder NEVER !!!!!! ALL HORIZONTAL engine piston & cylinders wear...
Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:27:01 -0800
...in my opinion any time air cooled vw engine's rings are disturbed, they should replaced. you could weight the pistons and get four...
Re: WTB VW adjusting ring tool
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:12:09 -0800
...what kind of 'ring' .. something round like a piston ring... ? or a ring that's a sound ? perhaps something to do with an 'adjustment...
Oil ring gap
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:05:24 -0500
...I would like to know if anyone remembers what is the gap for the oil rings; I�m changing all rings in the pistons...
Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:52:33 -0500
...Otherwise, pull the pistons so you can also check the rings, The pistons should really be placed back into the cylinders from the top...
Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:36:46 -0500
...First did this rebuild include new pistons and cylinders or just rings. what brand rings ? and did the cylinders get straightened with a ridged...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:19:18 -0700
...it >> looks like one of the piston rings is broken - perhaps from my bashing. >> all said, it is good to have it off. >> >> from...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Feb 2011 06:24:51 -0500
...The pistons are the real wear item here. They wear both on the outside and the ring lands. Except for damage such as scoring...
Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 27 May 2005 13:27:16 -0700
...PISTON 1 010 323 291 THRUST WASHER 1 010 323 461A BRAKE BAND 1 010 323 477 PISTON 1 010 323 533 O-RING...
Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gary A Meek
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:20:18 -0600
...So all the oil consumption was due to oil going past the rings. There was no carbon fouling of the rings. One piston was...
Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:03:45 -0700
...It is difficult to reliably get the > cylinders back over the pistons especially if the pistons have the three > piece oil rings. Take the...
Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:42:48 EST
...Piston cc's must be the same or a little less (increase compression)Make sure that the :pin height, ring height, proper VW offset...
Piston/Cylinder prices.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:57:08 -0400
...04/07/96 Vanagon Piston/Cylinder sets are available in 2 days. Prices for a complete set of four, with rings, pins, clips, etc...
Re: COMPRESSION {#~<�>~#} Why so low?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:24:55 -0500
...piston rings worn >4. head gasket leak > You missed the worst possibility ........... as was in my case! A hole in a piston. If you...
Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:59:05 -0500
...Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area? You can use a regular ring compressor. Install the pistons into the bottom of the cylinders leaviing...
Re: [*sp@m*] Re: Compression test - cold vs hot?
Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:40:37 +0100
...Also when an engine wasn't used for a long time, rings could "stick" in the piston grooves, another reason to let it run...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:01:07 -0700
Hi, I don't think you dad has worked on the pistons, rings and barrels of a waterboxer. The barrels are not just installed...
Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:54:36 -0500
...Otherwise, > > pull the pistons so you can also check the rings, The pistons should > > really be placed back into the cylinders from the top...
Re: Automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Jeff Laudin
Wed, 6 Nov 2019 16:35:22 -0500
I am in Omaha, NE. Mine cracked at the rim of the brake band piston at the snap band ring
Re: Removing Cylinders from head idea!
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Fri, 24 May 2002 11:02:27 -0700
...The lower o-rings require removal of the cylinders (which requires a piston ring compressor, which requires (typically) removal of the engine...) in order...
Need Advice on WB Piston replacement
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 May 1999 17:55:05 EDT
...I am pretty postive that the rings are totally stuck to the piston too. So now I am wondering what to do. 1. Replace...