Why not try running it 1/2 quart low on oil for a few days and see if that helps? Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Edwards" <medwards1@TRIAD.RR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:02 PM Subject: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
> Thanks to all who responded. Sorry I forgot to mention it is an 87 2.1L > with 82k. The reason I'm looking at new rings is because I get smoke at > start up after it has been sitting for a while and have noticed some oil > consumption without a leak. My thought was, "well the heads are already > off, shouldn't take too long to throw on a set of rings". That's why I was > so shocked when he mentioned having to split the case. I'm new to my 2.1 > but have torn down enough Type 1 engines to know that sounds funny. Sounds > like the consensus is: > The engine doesn't have to be removed to do the head seals. > The cases don't have to be split to do the rings. > Given John's response and the relatively low mileage I'll probably forgo the > bottom end rebuild and try to get out of this without too much more money. > Seems if you go to far the economies of scale start to kick in and its > cheaper just to exchange for a full rebuilt engine. |
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