mar_cus
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Hey guys,
I need some new piston rings for a c16xe because the ones i have now, the end gap is too big and they can't get anything any different.
I think i have seen people post they got them from eBay, but not to sure whether to trust it or not? Anyone know a place or website? I tried Vauxhall but they want around £175ish, and I don't want to spend that kind of money if i don't have to just to get the right rings!
Any help will be appreciated,
Thanks
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shaunmods
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Has the blocked been over bored?
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mar_cus
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quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
Has the blocked been over bored?
No buddy, its standard, btw - i swear you were selling an over bored bottom end?
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shaunmods
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No wasn't me mate. What size gap are we talking here?
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mar_cus
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quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
No wasn't me mate. What size gap are we talking here?
What gap do i need? or what gap do i measure?
I'm measuring 0.6 and 0.9 on compression rings in cylinders 1 and 2
and i need 0.5 max 
I've been through all the bother in a different post and couple of months ago, just had my exams at uni so not been able to touch my car, so time to get back on it! I just don't want to pay vx prices if I don't have to
Ps - the rings which are too big measure the same in all the cylinders and the 2 rings which are fine measure the same in all the cylinders, so i take it that's a good enough indication the bores are fine
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shaunmods
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Sounds to me that if a standard size ring is too small giving a bigger gap the bores are worn then if you've not had them bored out or honed.
[Edited on 10-07-2011 by shaunmods]
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mar_cus
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quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
Sounds to me that if a standard size ring is too small giving a bigger gap the bores are worn then if you've not had them bored out or honed.
[Edited on 10-07-2011 by shaunmods]
Well i don't have standard rings, i have aftermarket rings which i bought for my rebuild and they measured wrong mate, i need some standard rings. I don't really fancy using the rings i took off the piston which are 16 years old lol!
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philip2
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Im pretty sure I can supply mahle, ks or terrabusa ring sets, iirc bout 65set, but if drop a txt I can get a price 2mz. 07807 040522
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mar_cus
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quote:
Originally posted by philip2
Im pretty sure I can supply mahle, ks or terrabusa ring sets, iirc bout 65set, but if drop a txt I can get a price 2mz. 07807 040522
Cheers bud 
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