Piston Ring Replacement
04-29-2011, 11:54 AM
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Year: 1994
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Engine: 4.0 Litre
Piston Ring Replacement
Radiator hose leaked the other day...zero coolant...overheated...ended up with a blown head gasket. In the process of changing the gasket. Should I spend the extra effort and change the piston rings (no apparent leak at the current time) while I've taken the engine apart.
04-29-2011, 03:17 PM
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If you are thinking of changing the rings, you might as well think about changing rod and main bearings as well, but I wouldn't do it without pulling the engine out of the vehicle. If you are going that far, consider reconditioning the engine completely.
05-04-2011, 01:23 PM
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Finally opened the it up and removed the pistons to change the rings. Rings rod bearing were still in OK condition but one of the con rods is actually bend....
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