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.

 

theres alot more to remove from motor than just cyl head needed to get to the rings

 

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.

 

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....

 

 

got a feeling we will be hearing more on this