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Posted by: tat2dphreak Jun 16 2003, 10:51 AM

are there any differences between the aircooled.net piston rings for a type 4 1.7($30) and the pelican rings for $59? one order would simplify my life

I plan to replace the stock cyliner spacers(only found these at aircooled.net) too, but I'm unsure the stock 1.7 thickness to select also, is there a sealant used here? which one is recommended?

also, is there a gasket/shim at the top that I need to get? anything else I'm forgetting? I plan to replace the rings when I swap the heads as well(just for good measure)... and since I'll have the engine out/heads off I will put a CHT gauge in as well...

what else? I want to do this right, but quick so it CAN be driven july 4th weekend to my parents(at least that's the plan today) it may all change tomorow.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jun 16 2003, 09:14 PM

when putting in new rings what checks do I need to do?
check both cylinder/piston for roundness(wallowing)?
gap between cyl. and piston?
check for scoring/dents of course...
measure deck height before pulling the cylinders off and after to make sure they are the same...

what is the right case-to-cylinder sealant to use?
is there a manual or tech article somewhere?

I'm phreakin' out, man!