Rings and rebuild question

[tyhoppy]

This is a 1991 Eclipse FWD Turbo. Ok. I did a compression test on my engine because I have a bad smoking problem. Smoke coming out of the breather on the valve cover, and when you take the oil cap off while it's running smoke comes out of there too.

I did the compression test and number one was way low. With oil in the cylinder the compression jumped up to 160 - 180. So I would say rings, correct?

Next question. Should I replace bearing while I'm at it, or is it best to not fix what isn't broke? The engine is either new or remanufactured. I could tell this when I got it the block and head were both spotless and had a sticker on the block that said about the gasket mating surface.

Any recommendations on brand of rings, and gaskets, and possibly bearings? I used TopLine before, but I didn't really care for their stuff. I want something reasonably priced, but better quality than TopLine.

Thanks.

 

[lacroixdp]

If you're wanting a stock rebuild on a budget, read through the links I posted on this thread:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/problem-diagnosis/335671-engine-kits.html
If you're going to do rings, you might as well do pistons and bearings while you have it all torn apart. It doesn't cost a lot more and it's the right way to do it. At the bare minimum, have your head checked for warpage and check your deck with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.