Sam's GSX
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- Jun 10, 2018
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Hohenwald,
Tennessee
Ok, so I have the engine split, block still in the car, I'm shimming my valve springs at the moment.
But, while I have the engine apart I'd like to pull the oil pan and replace the piston rings on 1 or 3 of the pistons, and I have two questions.
1: my compression test after about a week off driving the engine was
1. 165
2. 161
3. 130
4. 184
So, do you think I should redo the rings on 1, 2 and 3? Or just 3?
Money is tight. But I'd rather do it if it will be better.
And question 2: when I have new rings in, and oil rings at least still on one, is the breakin process the same as if they were all new? Like get into boost and decel to seat the rings?
Any help is appreciated, thank you
But, while I have the engine apart I'd like to pull the oil pan and replace the piston rings on 1 or 3 of the pistons, and I have two questions.
1: my compression test after about a week off driving the engine was
1. 165
2. 161
3. 130
4. 184
So, do you think I should redo the rings on 1, 2 and 3? Or just 3?
Money is tight. But I'd rather do it if it will be better.
And question 2: when I have new rings in, and oil rings at least still on one, is the breakin process the same as if they were all new? Like get into boost and decel to seat the rings?
Any help is appreciated, thank you