Re-ring While Engine Is Out?

[PHATR32]

Hi guys,

My engine is currently out of my car (respraying bay etc etc)

I was thinking about changin all the gaskets on the engine to freshen it up, but am wondering if it would be a good idea to also change the piston rings?

I can do everything my except change the etc so does anyone know of any rough prices to get the rings changed if i supplied the whole bottom end plus the new rings?

it didnt smoke the last time i drove it, but i didnt drive it too hard, so i cant tell to much about the condtion of the engine.

im in perth and this is for a r32 gtr.

thanks

steve

Edited August 17, 2005 by PHATR32

[Duncan]

Just do them yourself its not too scarey with the manual handy. You can do the oil pump, rear oil seal and bearings at the same time. about 1000 for a rebuilt engine

[PHATR32]

$1k?? sounds a bit much, i have too many other thing to do to it.

steve

[djr81]

Hi guys,

My engine is currently out of my car (respraying bay etc etc)

I was thinking about changin all the gaskets on the engine to freshen it up, but am wondering if it would be a good idea to also change the piston rings?

I can do everything my except change the etc so does anyone know of any rough prices to get the rings changed if i supplied the whole bottom end plus the new rings?

it didnt smoke the last time i drove it, but i didnt drive it too hard, so i cant tell to much about the condtion of the engine.

im in perth and this is for a r32 gtr.

thanks

steve

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Steve,

For what it is worth (my ten cents anyway) if the motor is ok then leave it alone. If it needs doing then do it properly. Don't half rebuild a motor, least of all a turbo motor - not least because the big end bearings don't enjoy the experience. No good having good piston rings & stuffed bearings.

A compression/leak down test will tell you what you need to know. Have you had one of these done?

If you want to fix a few things it is probably a good idea to look at the oil pump, water pump, timing belt, rear main seal & the other ancillaries.

Edited August 18, 2005 by djr81

[PHATR32]

yeah i suppose your right, i might as well finish off the painting and get it all ready for licencing.

ill see what happens after i start driving it.

steve