They are compatible.  You should replace all four sets of rings to keep the
engine balanced.  I have been using the "Gapes" piston rings with great
success. They use a two piece second ring to eliminate the gap.  Measurable
reduction in piston leak down after they break in.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: zyno <zyno@DC.INFI.NET>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, June 09, 1998 7:47 PM
Subject: Piston Rings, HELP

>Hi, well I finally fabricated a spring compressor starting from the one
>GEne Berg sells.  I think it will work well.
>
>The problem is...I went to replace the broken rings on number 4 piston
>when I noticed the ones I received look different than the broken ring I
>took off the engine.  The ring in particular that I'm talking about is
>the oil control ring.  The ones I got from the parts store do not use a
>2 part (spring and ring) but appears they use a 3 part (baffle, ring,
>ring).
>
>Does anyone know if that is compatible?  I think it is, but I want to be
>sure.
>
>Thanks in advance, Tony