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oshwass1969
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i need a link!

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I need a link on how to change the rings on my pistons for my 87 cabriolet, number 2 and 4 are leaking oil and coming out of the spark plug holes, any help would be appreciated...thanks in advanced
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First things first before you go tearing the engine apart have you done a compression test and a leak down test to verify that the rings are bad? A Bently manuel would be much needed to do rings. You can change just the ring with the engine in the car but if the rings are in fact worn out it would be wise to get the block machined and checked and that is much better off removing the engine. You may want to consider a rebuilt engine or geting a runing engine out of a wrecked car if yours is bad. If the rings are replaced and the cylinder walls are bad the new rings will not seal properly. Think long and hard about what your goals are for the car are if you rebuild or replace the engine. Do you want more power or just a stock daily driver?
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eric4321 wrote:First things first before you go tearing the engine apart have you done a compression test and a leak down test to verify that the rings are bad? A Bently manuel would be much needed to do rings. You can change just the ring with the engine in the car but if the rings are in fact worn out it would be wise to get the block machined and checked and that is much better off removing the engine. You may want to consider a rebuilt engine or geting a runing engine out of a wrecked car if yours is bad. If the rings are replaced and the cylinder walls are bad the new rings will not seal properly. Think long and hard about what your goals are for the car are if you rebuild or replace the engine. Do you want more power or just a stock daily driver?
Very good advise here.

I totally agree.
Phil

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eric4321 wrote:First things first before you go tearing the engine apart have you done a compression test and a leak down test to verify that the rings are bad? A Bently manuel would be much needed to do rings. You can change just the ring with the engine in the car but if the rings are in fact worn out it would be wise to get the block machined and checked and that is much better off removing the engine. You may want to consider a rebuilt engine or geting a runing engine out of a wrecked car if yours is bad. If the rings are replaced and the cylinder walls are bad the new rings will not seal properly. Think long and hard about what your goals are for the car are if you rebuild or replace the engine. Do you want more power or just a stock daily driver?
yea the engines is bad and would be cheaper to buy a rebuilt motor then trying to re-build the old one, i really want a 2.0 aba engine swap for the extra power but cant find a detailed instuction on how to do the whole job correctly. The 2.0 engines are dime a dozen down here and cheap, just want to make sure i get it from the right year and make of VW, so i need sugestions from anybody or links on how to do the job....HELP!!!! :eek: :shock: :!:
oshwass1969
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oshwass1969 wrote:
eric4321 wrote:First things first before you go tearing the engine apart have you done a compression test and a leak down test to verify that the rings are bad? A Bently manuel would be much needed to do rings. You can change just the ring with the engine in the car but if the rings are in fact worn out it would be wise to get the block machined and checked and that is much better off removing the engine. You may want to consider a rebuilt engine or geting a runing engine out of a wrecked car if yours is bad. If the rings are replaced and the cylinder walls are bad the new rings will not seal properly. Think long and hard about what your goals are for the car are if you rebuild or replace the engine. Do you want more power or just a stock daily driver?
yea the engines is bad and would be cheaper to buy a rebuilt motor then trying to re-build the old one, i really want a 2.0 aba engine swap for the extra power but cant find a detailed instuction on how to do the whole job correctly. The 2.0 engines are dime a dozen down here and cheap, just want to make sure i get it from the right year and make of VW, so i need sugestions from anybody or links on how to do the job....HELP!!!! :eek: :shock: :!:
ANYBODY????? :?: :?
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Post by CalAltaDubber »

You might check Kamz site http://cabby-info.com. I think she has some links for proven engine swaps into cabbys
Phil

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