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 |
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